Allantoic acid

Allantoic acid
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2,2-Diureidoacetic acid
Systematic IUPAC name
2,2-Bis(carbamoylamino)acetic acid[1]
Other names
  • 2,2-Di[(aminocarbonyl)amino]acetic acid
  • Diureidoacetate
Identifiers
3DMet B01270
1790227
99-16-1 
ChEBI CHEBI:30837 Yes
ChemSpider 198 Yes
EC number 202-735-4
240954
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KEGG C00499 
MeSH allantoic+acid
PubChem 203
Properties
Molecular formula
C4H8N4O4
Molar mass 176.13 g·mol−1
Density 1.618 g mL−1
Hazards
Flash point 219.4 °C (426.9 °F; 492.5 K)
Related compounds
Related compounds
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox references

Allantoic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H8N4O4. It is a crystalline acid obtained by hydrolysis of allantoin.

References

  1. "allantoic acid - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 16 September 2004. Identification. Retrieved 27 June 2012.