Sarcosine | B3116

Sarcosine is an intermediate in the metabolism of glycine. Sarcosine is an antagonist of glycine transporter-1 (GlyT1) with an IC₅₀ value of 91 μM. It has beneficial effects in schizophrenia. Sarcosine levels are increased in metastatic prostate cancer.

Sarcosine is an intermediate in the metabolism of glycine. Sarcosine is an antagonist of glycine transporter-1 (GlyT1) with an IC₅₀ value of 91 μM. It has beneficial effects in schizophrenia. Sarcosine levels are increased in metastatic prostate cancer.

B3116 | Sarcosine DataSheet

Alternate Name/Synonyms: N-methylglycine; 2-(methylamino)acetic acid; N-Methylglycocoll

Appearance: White powder

Formulation:

CAS Number: 107-97-1

Structure Available?: TRUE

Peptide sequence:

Salt Form: FALSE

Molecular Formula: C₃H₇NO₂

Molecular Weight: 89.09

Cell-Permeable?: True

Purity: ≥ 97%

Solubilities:

Handling: Do not take internally. Wear gloves and mask when handling the product! Avoid contact by all modes of exposure.

Country of Origin: USA

Tag Line: An intermediate in the metabolism of glycine

MDL Number: MFCD00004279

PubChem CID: 1088

SMILES: CNCC(=O)O

InChi: InChI=1S/C3H7NO2/c1-4-2-3(5)6/h4H,2H2,1H3,(H,5,6)

InChi Key: FSYKKLYZXJSNPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N