Synonyms: (2R)-2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid monosodium salt; (R)-2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyric acid sodium salt; Sodium (R)-pantoate; Sodium D-pantoate
Molecular Formula: C6H11NaO4
Molecular Weight: 170.14
Linear Structural Formula: C6H11NaO4
Purity: >=95% (GC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: (R)-Pantoic acid is an intermediate in the phosphopantothenate biosynthesis pathway for the de novo synthesis of R-pantothenate (vitamin B5) from valine in plants and microorganisms.