Allantoin
SIAL/05670 - ≥98.0% (N)
Synonym: NSC 7606; 5-Ureidohydantoin; Glyoxylic(acid) diureide
CAS Number: 97-59-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H6N4O3
Molecular Weight: 158.12
EC Number: 202-592-8
MDL Number: MFCD00005260
Linear Formula: C4H6N4O3
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98.0% (N) |
| form | powder |
| functional group | amine |
| ign. residue | ≤0.2% |
| InChI | 1S/C4H6N4O3/c5-3(10)6-1-2 |
| InChI key | POJWUDADGALRAB-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 230 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | NC(=O)NC1NC(=O)NC1=O |
| Application: | Reactant for: Synthesis of Mannich bases for use as antibacterial agents Synthesis of sulofenur analogs for use as antitumor agents |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Purine metabolite via the uric acid pathway. Uric acid also reacts with free radicals to produce allantoin, thus allantoin may be a useful biomarker for oxidative stress. |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| Safety Statements | 22 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98.0% (N) |
| mp | 230 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |

