Description
Sodium D-pantothenate is the sodium salt of the biological active
enantiomer of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). As D-pantothenic acid
is a precursor in the biosynthesis of coenzyme A, sodium D-
pantothenate is used in the synthesis of coenzyme A. It is also used
in foods as a dietary supplement.
References
[1] George A. Burdock, Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives,
volume 3, 1996
Chemical Properties
White crystal or powder
Purification Methods
Crystallise the salt from absolute EtOH. It is very hygroscopic (keep in sealed ampoules). The free acid is a viscous hygroscopic oil with [] 25D +37.5o (c 5, H2O), easily destroyed by acids and bases. [Beilstein 4 IV 2569.]
