- IUPAC name
- 2-[methyl-[(Z)-octadec-9-enoyl]amino]acetic acid
- Molecular formula
- C21H39NO3
- Molecular weight
- 353.5 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 353.29299411 Da
- XLogP3
- 6.8
- Topological polar surface area
- 57.6 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 3
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
Oleyl sarcosineN-OleoylsarcosineOleoylsarcosineN-Methyl-N-oleoylglycineOleic sarcosineSarkosyl OHamposyl OMaprosyl O
16 more reported names
Oleyl N-methylglycineSarcosine, N-oleoyl-Oleoyl N-methylaminoacetic acidMedialanic acid (VAN)EINECS 203-749-3Oleyl methylaminoethanoic acidUNII-4011K1S96YCRODASINIC OORAMIX OGlycine, N-methyl-N-(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)-EC 203-749-3GLYCINE, N-METHYL-N-(1-OXO-9-OCTADECENYL)-, (Z)-NSC 969954011K1S96YNIKKOL SARCOSINATE OHNSC-96995
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:177784
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL3183932
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID5042243
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match6912870
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Physical Description: Liquid Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.7% (8 of 1088) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H315 (95%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H318 (92.9%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H332 (75.6%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]; H400 (93.4%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410 (64.1%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]; H412 (14.4%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P273, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P317, P321, P332+P317, P362+P364, P391, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 1088 reports by companies from 25 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 8 of 1088 reports by companies.; There are 24 notifications provided by 1080 of 1088 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H332: Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation] Source: NITE-CMC
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P337+P317, P363, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review Conclusion: The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe as used in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating. The Expert Panel cautions that these ingredients should not be used in cosmetic products in which N-nitroso compounds can be found...Oleoyl Sarcosine... Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review Finding(s): Safe for use in cosmetics, with qualifications Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
- Consumer Uses: Corrosion inhibitor; Lubricating agent Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Industry Uses: Lubricating agent; Corrosion inhibitor Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review Link: CIR ingredient: Oleoyl Sarcosine Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record
Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.
Additional source coverage and match status
| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.
Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.