Allantoin

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Contents 1 Uses 2 Epidemiology 3 Biochemistry 4 More General Terms 5 References

Uses

• cosmetics
• toothpaste, mouthwash, other oral hygiene products
• shampoos

Epidemiology

• found in urine of most mammals
• present in botanical extracts of the comfrey plant

Biochemistry

• product of oxidation of uric acid by purine catabolism

More General Terms

• dermatologic agent
• dental agent
• heterocyclic compound, 1 ring

References

- Wikipedia: Allantoin allantoin; 5-ureidohydantoin; glyoxyldiureide