Synonym(s)
CAS number: 4316-73-8
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. Sarcosinates are N-acyl derivatives of sarcosine (N-methylglycine, an amino acid).
Sodium sarcosinate is a substance used in cosmetic preparations as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products), hair conditioner (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer