Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
97-59-6
Molecular Formula
C4H6N4O3
Molecular Weight
158.1 g/mol
Synonym

Allantoin - API (IP); 1-(2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)urea; (RS)-; 5-Ureidohydantoin; (2,5-Dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)urea; Allantol;Cordianine; Glyoxyldiureid; Glyoxyldiureide; Glyoxylic Diureide; Psoralon; Sebical; Septalan; Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl) (USP)

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Impurities
Pharmaceutical Standards
Intermediates
Fine Chemicals
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Allantoin is a naturally occurring compound found in plants like comfrey and also produced synthetically for commercial use. It is widely used in cosmetics and dermatological products due to its moisturizing, soothing, and skin-healing properties. Allantoin promotes cell regeneration and is commonly included in creams, lotions, and wound-care formulations.