Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate

AKA: 14351-62-3, Sodium (Z)-N-methyl-N-(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)aminoacetate, Sodium n-oleoylsarcosinate, SODIUM OLEYLSARCOSIDE, N-oleoylsarcosine sodium salt, SARCOSINE, SODIUM SALT
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from oleic acid (obtained from natural oils like coconut or palm) and sarcosine, an amino acid derivative. Synthesized through amidation reaction between oleic acid and sarcosine under controlled conditions.
Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate is the sodium salt of oleoyl sarcosine that conforms to the formula:(structure)
Formula
C21H38NNaO3
Mol. Weight
375.50
CAS #
14351-62-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Improves skin feel
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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