Sarcosine

Sarcosine (CAS 107-97-1), also known as N-methylglycine, is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative used across pharmaceutical, food, and personal care manufacturing. It functions primarily as a buffering agent and chelator. This versatile compound acts as a mild surfactant intermediate, supporting formulation stability and ingredient performance across multiple product categories. In personal care, it is a key building block for sarcosinates.

These mild, foam-boosting surfactants are used in shampoos, facial cleansers, and toothpaste formulations. Pharmaceutical manufacturers use it as a pH buffering component and as a synthetic intermediate in API production. In food and nutrition applications, it serves as a source of the N-methyl amino acid backbone in specialty nutritional compounds. Research and nutraceutical producers also source it as a reference standard.

It is frequently used as a functional ingredient in cognitive health and metabolic support product development. Sarcosine is supplied as a white crystalline powder available in technical grade for industrial synthesis. High-purity grades are available, including USP and Ph. Eur. specifications, for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical use. These standards ensure the material meets rigorous safety and quality requirements.

Food-grade material meeting FCC standards is also commercially available for nutrition and supplement applications. This ensures suitability for human consumption in various dietary and health-focused products.