Product Name:  Sarcosine (N-methylglycine)

Chemical Structure:C3H7NO2                   

CAS No. :107-97-1

SynonymsName :

(methylamino)-aceticaci;(Methylamino)ethanoic acid;(methylamino)ethanoicacid;Aceticacid,(methylamino)-;CH3NHCH2COOH;Glycine,N-methyl-;Glycine,N-methyl-;Methylglycine

Formula Weight :115.1

Function:

1.Sarcosine, also known as N-methylglycine, is an intermediate and byproduct in glycine synthesis and degradation.

2.Sarcosine is a natural amino acid found in muscles and other body tissues.

3.Sarcosine is found naturally as an intermediate in the metabolism of choline to glycine.

4.Sarcosine is sweet to the taste and dissolves in water.

5.Sarcosine is used in manufacturing biodegradable surfactants and toothpastes as well as in other applications

Specification:

Appearance: White to off-white microcrystalline powder

Assay:  99%Min.

Melting point: 205-214°C

Loss on drying:  0.5%Max.