Sarcosine
CAS 107-97-1
EC 203-538-6
Formula C3H7NO2
MW 89.09 g/mol
Amino Acids & Peptides Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionPharmaceuticals & Healthcare Chelation & SequestrationHumectant & MoisturizingpH Regulation & Buffering
Description
Sarcosine (CAS 107-97-1) is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative also known as N-Methylglycine or methylglycine, abbreviated N-ME-GLY-OH. It is not assigned an E-code and carries EC number 203-538-6 with molecular formula C3H7NO2.
In personal care formulations, sarcosine functions as a skin and hair conditioner by binding moisture to the stratum corneum and improving surface feel without occlusion. It also acts as a chelating agent in cleansing systems, sequestering calcium and magnesium ions to enhance surfactant performance in hard water. In food and pharmaceutical applications, it serves as a pH buffer within physiological ranges.
Sarcosine is available in food-grade and technical-grade forms, supplied as crystalline powder conforming to FCC and Ph.Eur. standards where applicable. The substance is registered under REACH and classified under HS code 29224995. Standard packaging includes 25 kg bags, with bulk quantities available on request.
In personal care formulations, sarcosine functions as a skin and hair conditioner by binding moisture to the stratum corneum and improving surface feel without occlusion. It also acts as a chelating agent in cleansing systems, sequestering calcium and magnesium ions to enhance surfactant performance in hard water. In food and pharmaceutical applications, it serves as a pH buffer within physiological ranges.
Sarcosine is available in food-grade and technical-grade forms, supplied as crystalline powder conforming to FCC and Ph.Eur. standards where applicable. The substance is registered under REACH and classified under HS code 29224995. Standard packaging includes 25 kg bags, with bulk quantities available on request.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 212.5 °C (decomp) |
| Boiling Point | 165.17°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.1948 (rough estimate) |
| Flash Point | >100°C |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Color | Colorless or white to yellow |
| Form | Crystals or Powder |
| Water Solubility | 1480 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4368 (estimate) |
| pH | 6.1 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29224995 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
2-(methylamino)acetic acidmethylglycineN-Methylglycinesarcosine zwitterion(methylazaniumyl)acetateSarcosinH-SAR-OHH-MEGLY-OHH-SARCOSINE
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