Lauroyl Sarcosine

Description

N-lauroylsarcosine · CAS 97-78-9 · C15H29NO3. UNII LIJ19P3L6F.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	97-78-9
PubChem CID	7348
Molecular formula	C15H29NO3
IUPAC name	2-[dodecanoyl(methyl)amino]acetic acid
UNII (FDA)	LIJ19P3L6F

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	271.40
XLogP3	4.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	12
Exact Mass	271.21474379
Monoisotopic Mass	271.21474379
Topological Polar Surface Area	57.6
Heavy Atom Count	19
Formal Charge	0

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid
• White hygroscopic powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
• 170.1 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT; Buffer gas: N2; Ionization: ESI-; Dataset: TOXCAST; Source Identifier: DTXSID7042011]
• 175.8 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT; Buffer gas: N2; Ionization: ESI+; Dataset: TOXCAST; Source Identifier: DTXSID0027066]
• 175.7 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT; Buffer gas: N2; Ionization: ESI+; Dataset: TOXCAST; Source Identifier: DTXSID7042011]
• 169.5 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT; Buffer gas: N2; Ionization: ESI-; Dataset: TOXCAST; Source Identifier: DTXSID0027066]

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Lauroyl Sarcosine) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) CIR / INCI: Hair conditioning; Cleansing; Antistatic; Surfactant

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H315 (90.2%), H318 (74.6%), H319 (25.4%), H330 (64.2%), H335 (22%)

Documented Uses

• CIR ingredient: Lauroyl Sarcosine
• Acyl sarcosines are used as hair-conditioning agents and surfactant-cleansing agents in cosmetics, as well as to improve wetting and penetration of topical pharmaceutical products. Acyl sarcosines and their sodium salts are also used in the metal finishing and processing industries for their crystal modifying, anti-rust, and anti-corrosion properties. (A2881)
• Cosmetics -> Hair conditioning; Cleansing; Antistatic; Surfactant
• Surfactant (surface active agent)
• Information on 25 consumer products that contain Lauroyl sarcosine in the following categories is provided:
• Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing

Synonyms

N-LAUROYLSARCOSINE; 97-78-9; Lauroyl sarcosine; Glycine, N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)-; Lauroylsarcosine; Hamposyl L; Maprosyl L; Sarcosyl L; N-Laurylsarcosine; N-Lauroyl sarcosinate; Crodasinic L; Nikkol sarcosinate LH; N-Lauroyl-N-methylaminoacetic acid; 2-(N-methyldodecanamido)acetic acid; LIJ19P3L6F; NSC-96994

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of N-lauroylsarcosine?

CAS 97-78-9; molecular formula C15H29NO3; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is N-lauroylsarcosine known by?

N-LAUROYLSARCOSINE, 97-78-9, Lauroyl sarcosine, Glycine, N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)-, Lauroylsarcosine, Hamposyl L.

What is the regulatory status of N-lauroylsarcosine?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS; CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Lauroyl Sarcosine) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review); CIR / INCI: Hair conditioning; Cleansing; Antistatic; Surfactant.

Is N-lauroylsarcosine classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H315, H318, H319, H330, H335.

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