Sarcosine (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Methylaminoacetic acid, CAS number: 107-97-1; N-methylglycine; Sarcosine

Definition
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Sarcosine, also called N-methylglycine, is a colourless crystalline substance that is easily soluble in water, only moderately soluble in ethanol and insoluble in ether. Sarcosine is a breakdown product of creatinine.

Sarcosine is used in cosmetic formulations. It has skin caring effects.

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Incoming links (2)

Sodium sarcosinate (inci); Tea-cocoyl sarcosiate (inci);

Outgoing links (1)

Creatinine;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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