Allantoic acid is an endogenous metabolite and a degradative product of uric acid, playing a role in purine metabolism. It has a molecular weight of 176.13 and a chemical formula of C4H8N4O4. It appears as a solid, typically white to off-white, and originates from human gut microbiota. This product is suitable for research use only, as it has not been fully validated for medical applications.
- Degradative product of uric acid
- Associated with purine metabolism
- Solid, white to off-white appearance
- Molecular weight of 176.13
- Chemical formula C4H8N4O4
- Initial source from human gut microbiota