Allantoin Powder

About Allantoin Powder

Allantoin is an imidazolidine-2,4-dione that is 5-aminohydantoin in which a carbamoyl

group is attached to the exocyclic nitrogen.

Chemical formula    C4H6N4O3
Molar mass              158.117 gmol1
Density            1.45 g/cm3
Melting point           230 C (446 F; 503 K) (decomposes)
Boiling point           478 C (892 F; 751 K)

Technical Analysis

Specification        Typical Values
Colour (APHA)          white
CAS NO.                97-59-6
IUPAC name N-(2,5-Dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)urea
HS Code                  29157090
Solubility              0.57 g/100 mL (25 C) 4.0 g/100 mL (75 C)

Allantoin is an imidazolidine-2,4-dione that is 5-aminohydantoin in which a carbamoyl

group is attached to the exocyclic nitrogen.