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Sarcosine

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2-(methylamino)acetic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
sarcosine
Synonyms
Methylglycine
(Methylamino)acetic Acid
Sarcosin
Sar
N-Methylglycine
(Methylamino)ethanoic Acid
N-Methylglycocoll
Sarcosinic Acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 107-97-1

PROPERTIES

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Description (English)
Has been found in starfish and sea urchins. It is used as intermediate in the synthesis of antienzyme agents for toothpaste. Found to be a marker for prostate cancer bioagression.

REFERENCES

  • Baumann, et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 21, 563 (1915)
  • Novellie, L., et al.: Nature, 173, 450 (1915)
  • Arun, S., et al.: Nature, 457, 910 (1915)