Cocoyl Sarcosine
AKA “sarcosine, N-methylglycine, 2-(methylamino)acetic acid, Sarcosinic acid, Methylaminoacetic acid”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Cocoyl sarcosine
AKA: N-methylglycine, 2-(methylamino)acetic acid, Sarcosinic acid, Methylaminoacetic acid
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle plant-derived cleanser that removes dirt and oil while leaving hair soft and conditioned. Works effectively in shampoos and body washes.
Formula
C3H7NO2
Mol. Weight
89.09
CAS #
68411-97-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Fights Acne
Strengthens Barrier
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Developed as a mild, coconut-derived surfactant in the mid-20th century, designed to provide gentle cleansing properties while reducing skin irritation compared to harsher synthetic detergents.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Amended Safety Assessment of Fatty Acyl Sarcosines and Their Salts as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium M
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Cocoyl Sarcosine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lauroyl Sarcosine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Myristoyl Sarcosine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oleoyl Sarcosine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Stearoyl Sarcosine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocoyl Sarcosine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Lauroyl Sarcosine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oleoyl Sarcosine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR