murphySodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
AKA: 30364-51-3, Glycine, Sodium salt, Sodium N-methyl-N-(1-oxotetradecyl)aminoacetate, N-Myristoylsarcosine acid, CRODASINIC MS, Sodium myristoylsarcosinate, NIKKOL SARCOSINATE MN
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from myristic acid and sarcosine, both synthetic or naturally-sourced organic compounds used in surfactant chemistry. Synthesized through amidation, chemically bonding myristic acid with sarcosine under controlled conditions.
Sodium N-methyl-N-(1-oxotetradecyl)aminoacetate
Formula
C17H32NNaO3
Mol. Weight
321.40
CAS #
30364-51-3
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Conditions Hair
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Eye Irritant in Testing
2 studies / 2 irritating / reactions severe to corrosive (CIR 719)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 332 and 719)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2021
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR