Applications
A type 1 glycine transporter inhibitorSarcosine is used in the production of biodegradable surfactants and toothpastes. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of antienzyme agents. It is found to be a marker for prostate cancer bioagression. It acts as a biochemical reagent, dye stabilizer, daily chemical, amino acid surfactants, health drugs fatigue recovery agent and so on. It is involved in the preparation of N-methyl-glycine ethyl ester by reacting with ethanol.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol. Slightly soluble in ether.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.