ALLANTOIN- ▸ Skin conditioning: Soothing agent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations (CIR-listed; PubChem Cosmetics: Soothing).
- ▸ Personal care: Functional additive across skin- and hair-care products.
- ▸ Chemical intermediate: Building block in organic and fine-chemical synthesis.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Allantoin (CAS 97-59-6, C4H6N4O3) is a heterocyclic ureide — a hydantoin derivative occurring naturally in plants such as sugar beet and wheat sprouts. In cosmetics and personal care it is used as a skin-conditioning (soothing) agent, and it also serves as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is allantoin made from?
Allantoin (CAS 97-59-6, C4H6N4O3) is a heterocyclic ureide — a hydantoin derivative. It occurs naturally in plants such as sugar beet and wheat sprouts, and the cosmetic-grade material is typically produced by chemical synthesis to a defined specification confirmed on the CoA.
What is allantoin used for?
In cosmetics and personal care, allantoin is used as a skin-conditioning (soothing) functional additive across skin- and hair-care products. It also serves as a chemical intermediate in organic and fine-chemical synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and CAS number for allantoin?
Allantoin has the molecular formula C4H6N4O3 and CAS 97-59-6. It is a hydantoin derivative; purity and particle specification vary by grade and are stated on the Certificate of Analysis.
What HS code applies to allantoin?
Allantoin classifies under HS 2933.21 — hydantoin and its derivatives. Confirm the destination-country tariff line with your customs broker.
What is the cost of bulk allantoin?
Bulk pricing depends on grade (e.g., cosmetic-grade purity) and order volume. We supply manufacturers in drums and bags/totes — request a bulk quote with your target grade and tonnage for current pricing, SDS, and CoA.