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ALLANTOINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-05-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medicinal Plants
- Cosmetology
- Pharmacology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- allantoin 1, record 1, English, allantoin
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Allantoin is a chemical extracted from the comfrey root. It is an anti-irritant, with healing and soothing properties, which is used in diaper-rash creams, moisturizing lotions, and sunburn preparations. It has no antiseptic properties. It is not considered a major cause of cosmetic allergies and is frequently a valuable additive in face creams, masks, and lotions. Its presence must be noted on the label of any product in which it appears. 2, record 1, English, - allantoin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In lipstick the encapsulated allantoin will have emollient and skin-softening properties while at the same time preventing chapping, drying, and fissuring of the lips. 3, record 1, English, - allantoin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Culture des plantes médicinales
- Cosmétologie
- Pharmacologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- allantoïne
1, record 1, French, allanto%C3%AFne
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance extraite d'une plante, la grande consoude, qui possède des propriétés cicatrisantes et anti-inflammatoires. 1, record 1, French, - allanto%C3%AFne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de plantas medicinales
- Productos de belleza
- Farmacología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alantoína
1, record 1, Spanish, alanto%C3%ADna
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La alantoína (glioxil-diurea) puede actuar como un estimulante de la epitelización de la piel por estímulo de la proliferación celular. Ayuda a eliminar las capas superficiales, ya muertas, de la piel, sustituyéndolos por tejidos nuevos. Ayuda como agente anti-irritante, ayudando al mantenimiento del buen estado de la piel. 1, record 1, Spanish, - alanto%C3%ADna
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- (2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)urea
1, record 2, English, %282%2C5%2Ddioxoimidazolidin%2D4%2Dyl%29urea
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- allantoin 2, record 2, English, allantoin
correct
- cordianine 3, record 2, English, cordianine
correct
- glyoxyldiureide 2, record 2, English, glyoxyldiureide
avoid
- 5-ureido hydantoin 2, record 2, English, 5%2Dureido%20hydantoin
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The end product of purine metabolism in mammals other than man or other primates; it results from the oxidation of uric acid. 4, record 2, English, - %282%2C5%2Ddioxoimidazolidin%2D4%2Dyl%29urea
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)urea: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - %282%2C5%2Ddioxoimidazolidin%2D4%2Dyl%29urea
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- (2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)urée
1, record 2, French, %282%2C5%2Ddioxoimidazolidin%2D4%2Dyl%29ur%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- allantoïne 2, record 2, French, allanto%C3%AFne
correct, feminine noun
- cordianine 2, record 2, French, cordianine
correct, feminine noun
- 5-uréido hydantoïne 3, record 2, French, 5%2Dur%C3%A9ido%20hydanto%C3%AFne
avoid, feminine noun
- glyoxyldiuréide 2, record 2, French, glyoxyldiur%C3%A9ide
avoid, masculine noun
- diuréide glyoxylique 4, record 2, French, diur%C3%A9ide%20glyoxylique
avoid, masculine noun
- dioxo-2,4 imidazolidinyl-5 urée 2, record 2, French, dioxo%2D2%2C4%20imidazolidinyl%2D5%20ur%C3%A9e
avoid, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Accélérateur de la cicatrisation. 5, record 2, French, - %282%2C5%2Ddioxoimidazolidin%2D4%2Dyl%29ur%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)urée : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - %282%2C5%2Ddioxoimidazolidin%2D4%2Dyl%29ur%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alantoína
1, record 2, Spanish, alanto%C3%ADna
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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