Allantoin is a useful biomarker for oxidative stress. It is a reactant for Synthesis of sulofenur analogs for use as antitumor agents. It is used as a cosmetic agent.
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Applications
Allantoin is a useful biomarker for oxidative stress. It is a reactant for Synthesis of sulofenur analogs for use as antitumor agents. It is used as a cosmetic agent.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Freely soluble in alkalis
Notes
Store in a cool, dry conditions in a well sealed container. Incompatible with oxidizing agent.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Sevgi Yardim-Akaydin; Aylin Sepici; Yeşim Ozkan; Meral Torun; Bolkan Simşek; Vesile Sepici. Oxidation of uric acid in rheumatoid arthritis: is allantoin a marker of oxidative stress?. Free Radical Research. 2004,38 (6), 623-628.
- A V Shestopalov; T P Shkurat; Z I Mikashinovich; I O Kryzhanovskaia; M A Bogacheva; S V Lomteva; V P Prokof'ev; E P Gus'kov. [Biological functions of allantoin]. Izvestiia Akademii nauk. Seriia biologicheskaia / Rossiiskaia akademiia nauk. 2006, 5, 541-545.