sarcosine

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsɑːkəsiːn/

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • a crystalline amino acid which occurs in the body as a product of the metabolism of creatine.
    • Alternative name: N-methylglycine; chemical formula: CH3NHCH2COOH

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek sarx, sark- 'flesh' + -ine4