Description / Application
Allantoin is an imidazolidine-2,4-dione that is 5-aminohydantoin in which a carbamoyl group is attached to the exocyclic nitrogen. It has a role as a vulnerary, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. It is an imidazolidine-2,4-dione and a member of ureas. It is functionally related to a hydantoin. It is a tautomer of a 1-(5-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,3-dihydroimidazol-4-yl)urea.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 5-Ureidohydantoin |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C4H6N4O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.12 |
| MFCD | MFCD00005260 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P270;P301+P312;P330;P501 |