Vitamin B5 Sodium D-Pantothenate

Vitamin B5 Sodium D-Pantothenate (CAS 867-81-2) is the sodium salt form of pantothenic acid, a water-soluble B-vitamin with a molecular weight of 241.22 g/mol and a typical assay purity of ≥98–99.5%. Its high water solubility and stable crystalline structure make it a practical alternative to the calcium salt in formulations where sodium ion compatibility or solubility kinetics are a priority. In the food and nutraceutical sectors, Sodium D-Pantothenate is listed under Directive 2002/46/EC (Annex II) as an authorised vitamin source for food supplements and under Regulation (EC) 1925/2006 (Annex II) for use in fortified foods. Products formulated with this ingredient may carry authorised EU health claims under Regulation (EC) 432/2012, including contributions to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal mental performance, synthesis of steroid hormones and vitamin D, and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

For pharmaceutical applications, Sodium D-Pantothenate is supplied to compounding and finished-dose manufacturers requiring compliance with recognised pharmacopoeial standards. Buyers specify material to Ph. Eur. or USP monograph requirements depending on market destination, and SoleChem can provide full documentation packages including certificates of analysis, origin declarations, and specification sheets aligned to these standards. In personal care and cosmetics, the ingredient functions primarily as a humectant and moisture-retention agent, supporting skin and hair conditioning systems. It is incorporated into shampoos, conditioners, serums, and leave-on treatments where hygroscopic properties and scalp compatibility are relevant formulation criteria. Its antioxidant and stabilising role also makes it a secondary functional contributor in multi-active topical formulations.

Sodium D-Pantothenate is available in fine crystalline powder form, suited to direct blending, wet granulation, and dissolution processes across all target industries. Food-grade, supplement-grade, and cosmetic-grade materials are stocked to meet differing specification windows, and SoleChem works with customers to align documentation to their internal quality frameworks. Standard bulk packaging is 25 kg fibre drums or cartons, appropriate for industrial-scale manufacturing. Smaller pack sizes of 1–5 kg are available for R&D, pilot batches, or low-volume production runs. All packaging is sealed against moisture ingress, consistent with recommended storage conditions for this hygroscopic material.

SoleChem supplies Vitamin B5 Sodium D-Pantothenate to manufacturers across the EU and wider European market. Technical datasheets, regulatory documentation, and sample requests are available through our technical sales team.