Pantothenic Acid

Description

Pantothenic Acid · CAS 79-83-4 · C9H17NO5. UNII 19F5HK2737. Melting Point: < 25 °C; Solubility: 1000.0 mg/mL; LogP: -1.69.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	79-83-4
PubChem CID	6613
Molecular formula	C9H17NO5
IUPAC name	3-[[(2R)-2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutanoyl]amino]propanoic acid
UNII (FDA)	19F5HK2737

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	219.23
XLogP3	-1.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	5
Rotatable Bond Count	6
Exact Mass	219.11067264
Monoisotopic Mass	219.11067264
Topological Polar Surface Area	107
Heavy Atom Count	15
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	< 25 °C
Solubility	1000.0 mg/mL
LogP	-1.69
Collision Cross Section	146.6 Ų [M-H]-
Collision Cross Section	150.8 Ų [M+Na]+
Collision Cross Section	129.8 Ų [M+H]+
Collision Cross Section	203 Ų [M+H]+

Physical description & handling notes

• Viscous liquid; Unstable and extremely hygroscopic; [Merck Index]
• Solid
• Yellow viscous oil
• Viscous oil
• Viscous hygroscopic liquid
• 195ºC (D-Calcium Pantothenate salt)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Pantothenic Acid) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) CIR / INCI: Antistatic; Skin conditioning; Hair conditioning
GHS notification summary	100% (3 / 3)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	100% (3 / 3)

Documented Uses

• CIR ingredient: Pantothenic Acid
• ... Commonly included in multivitamin preparations and in products for enteral and parenteral alimentation.
• Food additive /Sodium pantothenate/
• BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES: Antiallergic; antiarthritic; antiephalagic; possible anticlaudificant; antidermatitic; antifatigue; antihypercholesterolemic; possible antiielus; possible antiinsomniac; possible antirheumatitic; cancer-preventive
• THERAPEUTIC CATEGORY (VETERINARY): Nutritional factor: dietary essential except in horses, ruminants
• Use (kg; approx.) in Germany (2009): >1000

Synonyms

pantothenic acid; D-pantothenic acid; 79-83-4; vitamin B5; Chick antidermatitis factor; (+)-Pantothenic acid; Vitamin B-5; Kyselina pantothenova; D(+)-N-(2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyryl)-beta-alanine; Pantothenic acid (d); 3-[[(2R)-2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutanoyl]amino]propanoic acid; (D,+)-N(alpha-gamma-Dihydroxy-beta,beta-dimethylbutyryl)-beta-alanine; beta-Alanine, N-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-, (R)-; N-(2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyryl)-beta-alanine; 19F5HK2737; DTXSID9023417

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Pantothenic Acid?

CAS 79-83-4; molecular formula C9H17NO5; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Pantothenic Acid known by?

pantothenic acid, D-pantothenic acid, 79-83-4, vitamin B5, Chick antidermatitis factor, (+)-Pantothenic acid.

What is the regulatory status of Pantothenic Acid?

Documented regulatory listings: CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Pantothenic Acid) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review); CIR / INCI: Antistatic; Skin conditioning; Hair conditioning.

Is Pantothenic Acid classified as hazardous?

100% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (3 of 3).

What are the key physical properties of Pantothenic Acid?

Melting Point: < 25 °C; Solubility: 1000.0 mg/mL; LogP: -1.69; Collision Cross Section: 146.6 Ų [M-H]-.

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