Sarcosine

Sarcosine is N-methyl glycine (H3C-NH-CH2-COOH). It is an amino acid found in muscles and other tissues. In the laboratory it may be synthesized from chloroacetic acid and methylamine.

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See also: Sarcosine, Amino acid, Biochemistry