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%.

Where is Vitamin B5 Sodium D-Pantothenate used?

• Food and nutraceutical: authorised vitamin source for food supplements under Directive 2002/46/EC (Annex II) and for fortified foods under Regulation (EC) 1925/2006 (Annex II)
• Pharmaceutical: compounding and finished-dose manufacturing to Ph. Eur. or USP monograph requirements
• Personal care: humectant and moisture-retention agent in shampoos, conditioners, serums and leave-on treatments
• It also acts as an antioxidant and stabiliser in multi-active topical formulations.

Good to know: High water solubility and a stable crystalline structure make it a practical alternative to the calcium salt where sodium ion compatibility or solubility kinetics matter. EU health claims under Regulation (EC) 432/2012 may be carried for contributions to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal mental performance, synthesis of steroid hormones and vitamin D, and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Commercial specifications

• Assay purity ≥98–99.5%
• Molecular weight 241.22 g/mol
• Fine crystalline powder
• 25 kg fibre drums or cartons; 1–5 kg packs for R&D and pilot batches