Cat. No.: X23-04-XQ1160
Allantoin
Synonym: 97-59-6; Allantoin; 5-Ureidohydantoin; Glyoxyldiureide; 1-(2,5-Dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)urea; Cordianine; Allantol; Glyoxyldiureid; Sebical; Alantan; Psoralon; Septalan; Cutemol emollient; Uniderm A; (2,5-Dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)urea; Glyoxylic(acid) diureide; Glyoxylic diureide; DL-Allantoin; 5-Ureido-2,4-imidazolidindion; Alwextin; 2,5-Dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl-urea; 5-Ureidohydrantoin; (+/-)-Allantoin; 4-Ureido-2,5-Imidazolidinedione; 5-Ureido-2,4-imidazolidindione; Herpecin L; 5-Ureidohydantoin; Glyoxyldiureide; Glyoxylic diureide; Cordianine; Glyoxyldiureid
- CAS Number: 97-59-6
- Compound CID: 204
Product Size
100 mg; 200 mg; 500 mg; 1 g
Properties
Description
Allantoin is an imidazolidine-2,4-dione that is 5-amino hydantoin in which a carbamoyl group is attached to the exocyclic nitrogen.
Molecular Formula
C4H6O3N4
Source
The dried tubers of Dioscorea opposite Thunb.
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in hot water, hot alcohol and dilute sodium hydroxide solution. It is slightly soluble in water and alcohol at room temperature, and hardly soluble in organic solvents such as ether and chloroform.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Allantoin can be used as a vulnerary and a human metabolite.
Safety Information
Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask
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