Sarcosine Methyl Ester

Name: Sarcosine Methyl Ester
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013795

About Sarcosine Methyl Ester

Listed under CAS 5473-12-1, Sarcosine Methyl Ester is a process intermediate or related compound of Glycine available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C4H9NO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 103.12 g/mol. The IUPAC name is methyl 2-(methylamino)acetate. Alternative names: H-Sar-OMe and N-Methylglycine methyl ester.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Glycine, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Glycine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Glycine.

Glycine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sarcosine Methyl Ester
Catalogue No.	VQ-013795
CAS Number	5473-12-1
IUPAC name	methyl 2-(methylamino)acetate
Molecular formula	C₄H₉NO₂
Molecular weight	103.12 g/mol
Exact mass	103.0633
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	VXGABWCSZZWXPC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CNCC(=O)OC
PubChem CID	83545

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	38.3 Å²
Synonyms	H-Sar-OMe, N-Methylglycine methyl ester, (Methylamino)acetic acid methyl ester, Methyl (methylamino)acetate, Methyl N-methylaminoacetate, Methyl N-methylglycinate, Methyl methylglycinate, Methyl sarcosinate, Methyl[(methoxycarbonyl)methyl]amine, Glycine, N-methyl-, methyl ester, sarcosine methylester, H2N-Sar-OMe

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sarcosine Methyl Ester?

The CAS Registry Number of Sarcosine Methyl Ester is 5473-12-1. It is also known as H-Sar-OMe, N-Methylglycine methyl ester, (Methylamino)acetic acid methyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sarcosine Methyl Ester?

Sarcosine Methyl Ester has the molecular formula C4H9NO2 and a molecular weight of 103.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 2-(methylamino)acetate.

What is Sarcosine Methyl Ester used for?

Sarcosine Methyl Ester is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Glycine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sarcosine Methyl Ester can I order?

We supply Sarcosine Methyl Ester in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sarcosine Methyl Ester?

Yes. Every lot of Sarcosine Methyl Ester is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sarcosine Methyl Ester be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sarcosine Methyl Ester is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.