A precursor in the biosynthesis of coenzyme A
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D-Pantothenic Acid (sodium salt)

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Technical Information
Formal Name
N-[(2R)-2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl]-β-alanine, monosodium salt
CAS Number
867-81-2
Synonyms
  • Vitamin B5
Molecular Formula
C9H16NO5 • Na
Formula Weight
241.2
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
PBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
SMILES
[O-]C(CCNC([C@H](O)C(C)(C)CO)=O)=O.[Na+]
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C9H17NO5.Na/c1-9(2,5-11)7(14)8(15)10-4-3-6(12)13;/h7,11,14H,3-5H2,1-2H3,(H,10,15)(H,12,13);/q;+1/p-1/t7-;/m0./s1
InChi Key
GQTHJBOWLPZUOI-FJXQXJEOSA-M
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    D-Pantothenic acid (sodium salt) is a sodium salt form of the biologically active enantiomer of vitamin B5 and is used in the synthesis of coenzyme A.1 The L-form of pantothenic acid is biologically inactive and has been shown to act as an antagonist of D-pantothenic acid.2

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    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Shibata, K., Kaneko, M., and Fukuwatari, T. D-pantethine has vitamin activity equivalent to D-pantothenic acids for recovering from a deficiency of D-pantothenic acid in rats. J. Nutr. Sci. Vitaminol. (Tokyo) 59(2), 93-99 (2013).

    2. Kimura, S., Furukawa, Y., Wakasugi, J.i., et al. Antagonism of L(−)pantothenic acid on lipid metabolism in animals. J. Nutr. Sci. Vitaminol. (Tokyo) 26(2), 113-117 (1980).