Pantothenic acid

Pantothenic acid, also called vitamin B5 (a B vitamin), is a water-soluble vitamin required to sustain life (essential nutrient). Pantothenic acid is needed to form coenzyme-A (CoA), and is critical in the metabolism and synthesis of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In chemical structure, it is the amide between D-pantoate and beta-alanine. Its name is derived from the Greek pantothen (παντόθεν) meaning "from everywhere" and small quantities of... more

Also known as:

  • Vitamin B5

Chemical Compound

Structure (SMILES):

  • CC(C)(CO)C(C(=O)NCCC(=O)O)O

CAS ID:

  • 137-08-6

PubChem ID:

  • 988
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