murphySodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
AKA: Sodium sarcosinate, 4316-73-8, Sarcosine sodium salt, Glycine, Monosodium salt
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and the amino acid sarcosine, both readily available raw materials. Synthesized through condensation reaction between coconut fatty acids and sarcosine under controlled chemical conditions.
Glycine, N-methyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., sodium salts
Formula
C3H6NNaO2
Mol. Weight
111.08
CAS #
61791-59-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 332)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 332)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2016 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR