Sarcosine

• CAT Number: R011062
• CAS Number: 107-97-1
• Molecular Formula: C3H7NO2
• Molecular Weight: 89.094
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N-Methylglycine; (Methylamino)acetic Acid; (Methylamino)ethanoic Acid; N-Methylglycocoll; Methylglycine; Sarcosin; Sarcosinic Acid; Sar
• Target: GlyT1
• Solubility: Soluble to 100 mM in sterile water
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-(methylamino)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H7NO2/c1-4-2-3(5)6/h4H,2H2,1H3,(H,5,6)
• InChIKey: FSYKKLYZXJSNPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CNCC(=O)O

Sarcosine is a natural amino acid derivative, specifically an N-methyl derivative of glycine, used in biochemical and medical research. It plays a role in studying metabolic pathways, particularly those involving one-carbon metabolism and creatine synthesis. Known for its potential biomarker properties in prostate cancer, sarcosine is essential for exploring diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Researchers rely on sarcosine for precise and reliable results in advanced studies of metabolism, cancer research, and clinical diagnostics, contributing significantly to innovations in medical science and health care.