Sarcosine
TL;DR: Sarcosine (CAS 107-97-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H7NO2 and molecular weight 89.047676 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-(methylamino)acetic acid
Also Known As: sarcosine, N-methylglycine, Sarcosinic acid, Methylglycine, Sarcosin
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C3H7NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 89.047676 g/mol |
| XLogP | -2.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 49.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 89.047676 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 52.0 |
| Appearance | powder or crystals |
| Purity | 98% |
| Melting Point | 406 °F (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000017 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 61 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CNCC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | FSYKKLYZXJSNPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Sarcosine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Product profile: commercial lots are supplied at 98%; the material presents as powder or crystals. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Sarcosine is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 107-97-1 and the molecular formula C3H7NO2 and a molecular weight of 89.05 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 61 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include sarcosine and N-methylglycine.
Custom synthesis (mg to ton scale), HPLC/NMR/MS analytical support, and complete COA/MSDS documentation are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Sarcosine
Property Insights of Sarcosine
The XLogP value of -2.8 indicates that Sarcosine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 49.3 Ų, Sarcosine exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Sarcosine has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Sarcosine?
The CAS number of Sarcosine is 107-97-1.
What is the molecular formula of Sarcosine?
The molecular formula of Sarcosine is C3H7NO2.
What is the molecular weight of Sarcosine?
The molecular weight of Sarcosine is 89.047676 g/mol.
What does Sarcosine look like?
Sarcosine appears as powder or crystals.
What are the applications of Sarcosine?
Sarcosine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Product profile: commercial lots are supplied at 98%; the material presents as powder or...
Where can I buy Sarcosine?
You can request a quote for Sarcosine directly from CoreyChem. Contact us or email [email protected] for pricing and availability.
Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Sarcosine?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Sarcosine and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.
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