Allantoin Description
Allantoin is naturally occurring in many plants, especially in the comfrey family, such as comfrey and witch hazel. For its anti-inflammatory properties, skin healing, and moisturizing, it was used in skin care products and medications.
Allantoin Specifications
| Product Name |
Allantoin |
| CAS# |
97-59-6 |
| Molecular Formula |
C4H6N4O3 |
| Molecular Weight |
158.12 |
| Appearance |
White Solid |
| m.p. |
230°C |
| Cert. |
DMF |
Uses of Allantoin
- Skin Care: As a moisturizer, it enhances skin hydration, softness, and smoothness.
- Repair and Healing: repairs injured tissues, accelerates wound healing, and diminishes inflammation of the skin in cases of injury.
- Anti-irritation: reduces irritation of the skin and the appearance of redness. It is a common ingredient in sensitive skin care products.
- Exfoliating: mildly exfoliates to remove the aged stratum corneum.
Its safety and versatility make it an important ingredient in skin care products, oral care products and ointments.