Description
Our Sarcosine powder is Sarcosine supplied as loose powder. Each batch is tested by LC-MS to 99% purity or higher. It’s $29.99. It’s sold for laboratory research only.
See all nootropic powders for more options in this format.
What is Sarcosine?
Sarcosine (N-methylglycine) is a natural amino acid derivative. It blocks the glycine transporter GlyT1 and acts at the NMDA receptor glycine site.
It’s studied in schizophrenia.
Sarcosine powder specifications
- Compound: Sarcosine (Methylglycine, Sarcosinic acid, 2-(methylamino)acetic acid)
- CAS number: 107-97-1
- Molecular formula: C3H7NO2
- Molecular weight: 89.09
- Purity: 99% or higher, tested by LC-MS
- Amount: 60g
- Form: Loose powder
- Storage: Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Use: laboratory research only, not for human or veterinary use
What studies say about Sarcosine
Lane and colleagues reported in 2008 that sarcosine added to antipsychotics improved symptoms.
Larger trials have been mixed.
It’s also an intermediate in the breakdown of choline to glycine.
Search PubMed for the full studies. We stick to what’s been published.
Working with loose Sarcosine powder
Buying Sarcosine as a powder gives you full control. Weigh out exactly what your protocol calls for, make up your own solutions, or encapsulate it yourself.
For small amounts you’ll want a scale that reads to at least 0.01g, and ideally 0.001g. Our digital scale and micro scoops make it easier to get consistent measurements. Weigh onto clean weighing paper, and close the bag or jar straight after so the powder doesn’t pick up moisture.
Making a solution from Sarcosine powder
To make a stock solution, decide on the final volume and concentration first. For 30mL at 10mg/mL you’d weigh 300mg of Sarcosine, dissolve it in about 25mL of solvent, then top up to exactly 30mL.
Check the compound’s solubility in your chosen solvent before you start, and try a small test amount first. Store the finished solution in a labelled glass bottle.
How we test Sarcosine
Every batch of Sarcosine is checked with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) before it goes on sale. LC-MS separates a sample into its parts and identifies each one by mass, so it confirms what the compound is and how much of the sample it makes up. The current batch tested at 99% or higher.
Small differences between batches are normal, so write the batch number from the label into your records. If something looks wrong when your order arrives, like discoloured powder or a cloudy solution, set it aside and don’t use it.
How to store Sarcosine
Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use a clean, dry scoop each time, and reseal the container straight away. Label anything you decant with the compound, amount and date, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Common questions about the Sarcosine powder
What can I dissolve Sarcosine powder in?
That depends on the compound’s solubility and your protocol. Check the solubility data for your solvent first, and test a small amount before making up a full batch.
What scale do I need?
One that reads to 0.01g at minimum, and 0.001g for very small amounts. Our pocket scale reads to 0.01g.
Is the Sarcosine powder in stock?
Yes. Every option on this page is in stock and ready to ship.
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Sold for laboratory research use only. It isn’t for human or veterinary use, and it isn’t a food, drug or cosmetic.
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