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.
[1] George A. Burdock, Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives,
volume 3, 1996
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.]
