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Allantoin

CAS 97-59-6 · MF C4H6N4O3 · MW 158.12 g/mol

A type of silicone used for its smoothing and conditioning effects in personal care products.

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CAS Number
97-59-6
Molecular Formula
C4H6N4O3
Molecular Weight
158.12 g/mol
Material Family
Acids & Salts
Functional Roles
Physical Properties
melting_point
239 u00b0C /Racemic form/
solubility
Soluble in alcohol, methanol, pyridine
ph
pH = 4.5 - 6 (5% in water, 20 u00b0C)
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Irritant
  • H302 (13.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number97-59-6
IUPAC Name(2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)urea
InChI KeyPOJWUDADGALRAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 204
INCI NameALLANTOIN
Synonyms & Trade Names
allantoin 5-Ureidohydantoin Glyoxyldiureide Cordianine Glyoxyldiureid Allantol Sebical Alantan AVC/Dienestrolcream Psoralon Septalan Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)- (2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)urea (2,5-Dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)urea Cutemol emollient
Full Description

A type of silicone used for its smoothing and conditioning effects in personal care products.