Loading...

Skip to main content

(Cached)

Allantoin

Allantoin is a term in biochemistry for a cyclic crystalline compound related to hydantoin. Its chemical formula is C

Plugin disabled

Plugin tag cannot be executed.

H

Plugin disabled

Plugin tag cannot be executed.

N

Plugin disabled

Plugin tag cannot be executed.

O

Plugin disabled

Plugin tag cannot be executed.

. It is formed in the nitrogen metabolism of many of the mammals excluding primates.

It was first discovered in the allantoic fluid of cows, whence it derives its name.