Calcium pantothenate
SIAL/C8731 - meets USP testing specifications, monograph mol wt. 476.53 (C18H32CaN2O10)
Synonym: D-Pantothenic acid hemicalcium salt; (R)-(+)-N-
CAS Number: 137-08-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H16NO5 · 0.5Ca
Molecular Weight: 238.27
EC Number: 205-278-9
MDL Number: MFCD00002766
Linear Formula: HOCH2C(CH3)2CH(OH)CONHCH2CH2CO2 ·1/2Ca
Product Type: Chemical
agency | meets USP testing specifications |
USP/NF | |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
biological source | synthetic (organic) |
color | white |
form | crystalline |
powder | |
InChI | 1S/2C9H17NO5.Ca/c2*1-9(2, |
InChI key | FAPWYRCQGJNNSJ-UBKPKTQASA |
mol wt | monograph mol wt. 476.53 (C18H32CaN2O10) |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
SMILES string | CC(C)(CO)[C@@H](O)C(=O)NC |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
technique(s) | cell culture | mammalian: suitable |
cell culture | plant: suitable |
Application: | Calcium pantothenate has been used: • as a component of vitamin solution for synthetic media • as a component of vitamin mix for the ICS medium mix • as a component of a chemically defined diet for metal depletion studies in Drosophila • as a supplement to study coenzyme A metabolism in mouse models of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis |
Application: | Precursor in the biosynthesis of coenzyme A. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | The calcium salts of panthenol are commonly used for pharmaceutical preparations. Pantothenate is a component of coenzyme A and is useful in its synthesis. Pantothenic acid is also involved in the synthesis of heme, cholesterol and fatty acids. Since vitamin B5 is found in all foods, its deficiency is not commonly observed. |
General description: | Vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid is a viscous oil that is soluble in ethanol and water. It is produced by plants and microorganisms. d-(+)pantothenic acid is the naturally occurring form of pantothenic acid and is biologically active. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 25, 100 g in poly bottle |
Physical properties: | Due to the unstable, hygroscopic nature of the free acid, the calcium salt is employed. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |