5-urinary acetamide Urea-based lactam acetate Allantoin CAS:97-59-6 Molecular formula: C4H6O3N4 molecular weight: 158.12 Appearance: white crystalline powder Smell:odorless and tasteless Melting Point: 226-240 ° C Solubility: soluble in water, slightly soluble in glycerol and propylene glycol, very slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol, almost insoluble in mineral oil, ether and chloroform Physical and chemical properties: Allantoin is a kind of non-toxic, tasteless, non-irritating, non-allergic white crystal, Crystal Water for a single prism or colorless crystalline powder. Soluble in hot water, hot alcohols, and dilute sodium hydroxide solutions. It is slightly soluble in water and alcohol at room temperature, but hardly soluble in organic solvents such as ether and chloroform. Stable in aqueous solution with PH 4-9. It is also stable in non-aqueous solvents and dry air, and can be decomposed by boiling in a strongly alkaline solution and exposure to sunlight.
In medicine: Allantoin can promote cell growth, accelerate wound healing, soften keratin and other physiological functions, is a good healing agent for skin wounds and anti-ulcer agents. It can be used for relieving and treating dry skin disease, scaly skin disease, skin ulcer, peptic ulcer and inflammation. It has good curative effect on osteomyelitis, diabetes, liver cirrhosis and acne.
In cosmetics: because Allantoin is an amphoteric compound, can Whitening Ingredient combine a variety of substances to form a compound salt, with light, sterilization, antiseptic, analgesic, antioxidant, can keep skin moisture, moisture and soft, Whitening materials is a special effect additive for cosmetics such as beauty and hair care, widely used in freckle cream, acne fluid, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, shaving lotion, hair care agent, astringent, anti-sweat deodorant lotion additives. Cosmetics Materials added with allantoin have the functions of protecting tissue, hydrophilicity, water absorption and preventing water from dispersing, while hair milk, hair cream and shampoo added with allantoin have the functions of protecting hair, make hair unfurled, constantly hair; add allantoin lipstick, cream can make the skin, lips soft and elastic, and have a beautiful luster. Allantoin promotes tissue growth, cell metabolism, and softens keratin. Magic care, for example, moisturizes and gently exfoliates Anti-wrinkle effect the skin. Allantoin helps soften the Cutin, moisturize and brighten the lips. In agriculture: Allantoin is an excellent plant growth regulator, can stimulate plant growth, wheat, citrus, rice, vegetables, soybean, etc. have a significant yield increase effect, and firm fruit, early-maturing role.