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Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)

Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)

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$58.00 - $195.00
$58.00
$58.00 - $195.00
$58.00
Weight: 1 lb (454 g)

Properties

CAS number137-08-6
EC number205-278-9
Molecular FormulaC18H32N2O10Ca
Molecular Weight476.54 g/mol
SynonymsVitamin B5, Calcium-d-pantothenate; D-Calcium Pantothenate
SourceSynthetic
Physical FormSolid
SolubilitySoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in chloroform or ether
StandardFood Grade, USP2021

Description

Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) is a high-quality food-grade ingredient that appears as a white, odorless powder with a slightly bitter taste and hygroscopic properties. It is neutral to slightly alkaline in aqueous solutions, easily dissolves in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, and insoluble in chloroform or ether.

Specification:
Identification:  
A: Spectroscopic Identification Tests  
- Infrared Spectroscopy: Concordant with the reference spectrum, Conforms  
B: Identification Tests  
- General Calcium: Conforms to USP2021 
Assay: 98.0% to 102.0%  
Calcium Content (Ca) (dry basis): 8.2% to 8.6%  
Nitrogen Content (N) (dry basis): 5.7% to 6.0%  
Specific Optical Rotation ([α]D20): +25.0° to +27.5°  
Alkalinity: No pink color produced within 5 seconds  
Loss on Drying: 5.0% max.
Heavy Metals (as Pb): 10 ppm max.

Application:
1) Fortification of food and beverages to enhance nutritional content.
2) Used in dietary supplements and multivitamin formulations.
3) Incorporated in animal feed to promote health and growth.
4) Utilized in personal care products for its skin conditioning properties.