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D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)

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Synonyms: Vitamin B-5; Calcium D-(+)-pantothenate; Calcium salt of Pantothenic acid; Pantholin; N-(2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyryl)-beta-alanine Calcium

 

V B5

D calcium pantothenate is a synthetic substance made from pantothenic acid and sold as vitamin B-5 supplements. Vitamin B-5 is one of the eight B vitamins and an essential nutrient your body uses to create energy and break down carbohydrates and fats.
Your body requires the B-complex vitamins including B-5 to carry out many nervous system functions. Doctors also prescribe D calcium pantothenate as a treatment for acne and morning stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

 General information

 
 V B5 structure

Chemical formula: C18H32NCaN2O10

Rel. mol. weight: 476.31
CAS No.: 137-08-6
EINECS No.: 205-278-9

 Phisical State: White crystalline solid, Odorless
Melting Point:  196 °C (decomposes)
Solubility:  Easily in water, slightly in alcohol ,hardly in chloroform, ethyl ether.

 

Applications
feed additive, food additive, pharmaceutical

Storage terms
Do not store in direct sunlight. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4 °C / 39 °F.) Keep container closed
When not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture. Store protected from light and air.

Shelf life
3 years from manufacturing date in unopened original packing

Specification
(Here you can download Specification as PDF-Files.)

MSDS
(Here you can download MSDS as PDF-Files.)

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