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sarcosine zwitterion

CHEBI:CHEBI_57433

Definition

An amino acid zwitterion obtained by transfer of a proton from the carboxy to the amino group of sarcosine; major species at pH 7.3.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C3H7NO2
Molecular Mass
89.09320
Charge
0
SMILES
C[NH2+]CC([O-])=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H7NO2/c1-4-2-3(5)6/h4H,2H2,1H3,(H,5,6)
InChIKey
FSYKKLYZXJSNPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • sarcosine
  • (methylammonio)acetate
  • (methylazaniumyl)acetate
  • 2-(methylazaniumyl)acetate

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Gmelin:323777
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CHEBI:57433

Additional References

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