Calcium D-PantothenateCAS：137-08-6
Calcium Pantothenate
This natural derivative of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) functions as an indispensable nutrient to sustain normal metabolic activities and promote general physical health.
Regulatory Compliance
It has obtained Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) certification in both the United States and the European Union, verifying its safety for use in food products and nutritional supplements.
Nutritional Specifications
In accordance with U.S. FDA requirements, this ingredient must be added to infant formula at a dosage of 300 μg per 100 kcal, highlighting its vital contribution to early‑stage growth and development.
Application Scope
This substance is used in biochemical studies as a nutritional ingredient in cell and tissue culture media. Clinically, it is applied in the treatment of pantothenic acid insufficiency, peripheral neuritis, and post‑operative intestinal spasms.
Chemical Properties & Safety Information
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 190 °C |
| Specific rotation | 26.5 º (c=5, H₂O) |
| Refractive index | 27 ° (C=5, H₂O) |
| Flash point | 145 °C |
| Storage temperature | 2–8 °C |
| Solubility | H₂O: 50 mg/mL at 25 °C, clear, nearly colorless |
| Physical form | Powder |
| Color | White or off‑white |
| pH | 6.8–7.2 (25 °C, 50 mg/mL in H₂O) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Source | Synthetic (organic) |
| Optical rotation | [α]20/D +27±2°, c = 5% in H₂O |
| Water solubility | Soluble in water |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14, 7015 |
| BRN | 3769272 |
| Stability | Stable; sensitive to moisture or air. Incompatible with strong acids and strong bases. |
| InChIKey | FAPWYRCQGJNNSJ‑UBKPKTQASA‑L |
| LogP | -0.849 (estimated) |
| CAS No. | 137‑08‑6 |
| EPA Registry | Calcium pantothenate (137‑08‑6) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 20/21/22‑37/38‑41‑48 |
| Safety Statements | 24/25‑45‑36/37/39‑26‑22 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | RU4375000 |
| F | 3‑10 |
| TSCA | Listed |
| HS Code | 29362400 |
