Sarcosine is a N-alkylglycine that is the N-methyl derivative of glycine. It is an intermediate in the metabolic pathway of glycine. Among its listed roles, it functions as a glycine transporter 1 inhibitor, a glycine receptor agonist, a human metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is a N-alkylglycine, a N-methyl-amino acid and a member of N-methylglycines. It is the conjugate base of sarcosinium. It is the conjugate acid of sarcosinate. It exists as a tautomer of a sarcosine zwitterion. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include N-methylglycine, Sarcosinic acid and 2-(methylamino)acetic acid. Its PubChem CID is 1088.
Sarcosine
| CAS No | 107-97-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C3H7NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 89.09 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-(methylamino)acetic acid |
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Sarcosine is a N-alkylglycine that is the N-methyl derivative of glycine. It is an intermediate in the metabolic pathway of glycine. Among its listed roles, it functions as a glycine transporter 1 inhibitor, a glycine receptor agonist, a human metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite.
The listed CAS number is 107-97-1.
The listed molecular formula is C3H7NO2.
The listed molecular weight is 89.09 g/mol.
2-(methylamino)acetic acid.
The source lists N-methylglycine, Sarcosinic acid and 2-(methylamino)acetic acid.