Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
AKA: Sodium sarcosinate, 4316-73-8, Sarcosine sodium salt, Glycine, Monosodium salt
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Clean
Glycine, N-methyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., sodium salts
Formula
C3H6NNaO2
Mol. Weight
111.08
CAS #
61791-59-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as one of the first amino acid-based surfactants derived from coconut oil. Created to offer gentler cleansing than sulfates while maintaining good foaming and detergency.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR