Product Details
Calcium pantothenate, also known as calcium D-pantothenate or the calcium salt of pantothenic acid, is a commonly used form of pantothenic acid, an essential vitamin naturally found in a variety of foods. It is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for its intended uses in the United States and is also permitted for use in Europe under applicable regulations. Under U.S. FDA requirements, prepared infant formula must provide at least 300 micrograms (mcg) of pantothenic acid per 100 calories, reflecting its importance as an essential nutrient.
Calcium D-Pantothenate Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 190 °C |
| Alpha | 26.5 º (c=5, in water) |
| Refractive index | 27 ° (C=5, H2O) |
| Fp | 145 °C |
| Storage temp | 2-8°C |
| Solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL at 25 °C, clear, nearly colorless |
| Form | Powder |
| Color | White or almost white |
| PH | 6.8-7.2 (25℃, 50mg/mL in H2O) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Biological source | synthetic (organic) |
| Optical Rotation | [α]20/D +27±2°, c = 5% in H2O |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,7015 |
| BRN | 3769272 |
| Stability | Stable, but may be moisture or air sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases. |
| InChIKey | FAPWYRCQGJNNSJ-UBKPKTQASA-L |
| LogP | -0.849 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 137-08-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Calcium pantothenate (137-08-6) |
Safety Information
| 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 | Yes |
| HS Code | 29362400 |
Product Application
It is used in biochemical research as a nutrient component of tissue culture media. Clinically, it is applied in the treatment of vitamin B deficiency, peripheral neuritis, and postoperative colic.
It serves as a food fortifier and is also added to infant food at a dosage of 15–28 mg/kg, while beverages typically contain 2–4 mg/kg.
