Synonym(s): (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
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.
Storage: 2-8°C
Beilstein Registry Number: 3769272
EC No.: 205-278-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H6N2