Synonyms: D-Pantothenic acid hemicalcium salt; (R)-(+)-N-(2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-β-alanine hemicalcium salt; Calcium D-pantothenate; Vitamin B5
Formula: HOCH2C(CH3)2CH(OH)CONHCH2CH2CO2 ·1/2Ca
Formula Weight: 238.27
CAS No.: 137-08-6
Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
Application: Precursor in the biosynthesis of coenzyme A.
Physical properties: Due to the unstable, hygroscopic nature of the free acid, the calcium salt is employed.
Grade: meets USP testing specifications
Mol Wt: monograph mol wt. 476.53 (C18H32CaN2O10)
Storage Temp.: 2-8°C