Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate
AKA “UNII-D71R0MB16G, Sodium (Z)-N-methyl-N-(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)aminoacetate, sodium n-oleoylsarcosinate, EINECS 238-312-6, SODIUM OLEYLSARCOSIDE, n-oleoylsarcosine sodium salt, SARCOSINE, SODIUM SALT”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sodium oleoyl sarcosinate
AKA: UNII-D71R0MB16G, Sodium (Z)-N-methyl-N-(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)aminoacetate, Sodium n-oleoylsarcosinate, EINECS 238-312-6, SODIUM OLEYLSARCOSIDE, N-oleoylsarcosine sodium salt, SARCOSINE, SODIUM SALT
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle conditioning agent derived from natural oils that helps soften and smooth skin and hair while maintaining a clean, lightweight feel.
Formula
C21H38NNaO3
Mol. Weight
375.50
CAS #
14351-62-3
Form
Powder
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Improves skin feel
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a mild amino acid-based surfactant derived from oleic acid. Created to provide gentler cleansing than traditional soaps while maintaining effectiveness.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
Amended Safety Assessment of Fatty Acyl Sarcosines and Their Salts as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium M
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Cocoyl Sarcosine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lauroyl Sarcosine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Myristoyl Sarcosine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oleoyl Sarcosine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Stearoyl Sarcosine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocoyl Sarcosine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Lauroyl Sarcosine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oleoyl Sarcosine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
SODIUM SALT
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR