Research Article

Broad-Purpose Solutions of N-Chlorotaurine: A Convenient Synthetic Approach and Comparative Evaluation of Stability and Antimicrobial Activity

Table 3

Initial components loading in the synthesis of various NCT solutions.

Initial solution symbolSource of active chlorine and its quantityMass of taurine (g)Molar ratio “immobilized chlorine atom: taurine”

“Granules,” 10.0 g1.061 : 2.2
GExc0“Granules,” 10.0 g3.201 : 6.6
“Fiber,” 5.6 g1.061 : 2.2
“SEKOBREN,” 200 mL1.061 : 2.8

Hereinafter “Exc” means “great excess of free taurine.”