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SHEET /m/creatine · PubChem CID 586 · CAS 57-00-1 · REV 2026.07

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Creatine

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C4H9N3O2 · 131.13 g/mol

Methylglycocyamine · N-Amidinosarcosine · N-Methyl-N-guanylglycine · Krebiozon

What is Creatine?

A molecule your muscles keep on hand to recharge energy fast during short, hard effort. Creatine (C4H9N3O2, 131 g/mol) is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the human body. Found in red meat, fish, and cured meat. from source

CategoryBody
Chemical familyCarboxylic AcidsAmines
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESCN(CC(=O)O)C(=N)N

Where you'll find it

Red meatwhat else is in it →Fishwhat else is in it →Cured meatwhat else is in it →

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Toxicity & hazards

WarningIrritantH315, H319, H335from source

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Where Creatine leads

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Relatedcomputed
Phosphocreatine48% similarBoth carry a carboxylic acid and an amine group.Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid36% similarBoth carry a carboxylic acid group.

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Creatine vs Creatinine

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID
586
Wikidata
Q223600
Structure
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