Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
molecular structure · PubChem
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
Sodium N-methyl-N-(1-oxotetradecyl)aminoacetate
Formula
C17H32NNaO3
Mol. Weight
321.40
CAS #
30364-51-3
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant derived from myristic acid and sarcosine (an amino acid). Created in the late 20th century as a gentle, biodegradable alternative to sulfates.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR