Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
AKA “Sodium sarcosinate, Sarcosine sodium salt, Glycine, monosodium salt, NSC-10480, SARCOSINATE, SODIUM, RefChem:931932”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate
AKA: Sodium sarcosinate, Sarcosine sodium salt, Glycine, Monosodium salt, NSC-10480, RefChem:931932
Synthetic · Cleansing | Hair Conditioning | Surfactant - 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 conditioning hair. It creates a soft lather without stripping natural moisture.
Formula
C3H6NNaO2
Mol. Weight
111.08
CAS #
61791-59-1
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Synthetic. Derived from coconut oil fatty acids and the amino acid sarcosine, both readily available raw materials. Synthesized through condensation reaction between coconut fatty acids and sarcosine under controlled chemical conditions.
Function
Cleansing | Hair Conditioning | Surfactant - Cleansing
Benefits
Cleansing
Hair Conditioning
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
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR