Vitamins
REACH
Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid
CAS Number
79-83-4
EC Number
201-229-0
What is Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid?
Pantothenic acid (CAS 79-83-4), commonly known as Vitamin B5, is a water-soluble B-vitamin used across food, feed, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Where is Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid used?
- Food and beverage: fortification of energy drinks, infant formula, and dietary supplements
- Animal feed and premix: meets B-vitamin requirements of poultry and swine
- Aquaculture: addresses deficiency that impacts growth performance
- Personal care: humectant in skin creams, shampoos, and conditioners
- Pharmaceuticals: multivitamin tablets, capsules, and injectable preparations
- It functions as a nutrient source and humectant in formulated products.
Good to know: The calcium salt form, calcium pantothenate, is the predominant commercial grade due to its superior stability. Recognized grades include USP, BP, Ph. Eur., and food-grade FCC specifications.
Commercial specifications
- Purity levels typically at 98% or higher for pharmaceutical and food applications
- Both the free acid and calcium salt forms are available for global distribution
Other Names (Synonyms)
Pantothenic acid|(R)-N-(2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyryl)-beta-alanine|Vitamin B5|D-pantothenic acid|Chick antidermatitis factor|Kyselina pantothenova|D(+)-N-(2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyryl)-beta-alanine|Pantothenic acid (d)|β-Alanine, N-[(2R)-2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl]-
What are the physical properties of Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid?
Melting Point <25 °C
Boiling Point 360.05°C (rough estimate)
Density 1.266
Color Colourless
Form Oil to Gel
Refractive Index 1.4315 (estimate)
Log P -0.856 (est)