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Allantoin

Allantoin
Chemical name
(2,5-Dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl) urea
General
Chemical formula C4H6N4O3
Molecular weight 158.1164 g/mol
Appearance  ?
CAS number 97-59-6
MSDS Allantoin MSDS
SMILES O=C1C(NC(=O)N1)NC(=O)N
Other names
  • ?
Physical properties
Density and phase at STP  ? g/cm3 (?)
Solubility  ? in ?
Specific gravity  ?
Crystal structure  ?
pH (10% solution with water)  ?
Acidity constant (pKa)  ?
Thermal decomposition  ? °C (? K)
Phase behavior
Melting point 239 °C
Boiling point  ? °C (? K)
Triple point  ? K (? °C)
 ? bar
Critical point  ? K (? °C)
 ? bar
Heat of fusion
fusH)
 ? kJ/mol
Entropy of fusion
fusS)
 ? J/mol·K
Heat of vaporization
vapH)
 ? kJ/mol

Allantoin is a by-product of uric acid used as an anti-irritant in cosmetic products. Its chemical formula is C4H6N4O3.

Synonyms

  • ureidohydantoin
  • glyoxyldiureide
  • hemocane
  • (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-urea
  • 5-ureidohydantoin
01-04-2007 01:16:19
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