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Allantoin

Chemical Formula: C4H6N4O3

Synonyms

Glyoxyl-diureide,
Comfrey root extract.

Description

White, odorless, tasteless crystals or powder.

Uses

Allantoin relieves the skin irritation caused by soaps and detergents, acids, and alkalies in oral and skin care products.

It is said to promote wound healing and tissue formation, but is not recognized for that by regulatory agencies.


allantoin: InChI=1/C4H6N4O3/c5-3(10)6-1-2(9)8-4(11)7-1/h1H,(H3,5,6,10)(H2,7,8,9,11)/f/h6-8H,5H2


By Simon Quellen Field
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