Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
1. Basic Product Profile
- Full IUPAC Name: (R)-2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutanoyl-β-alanine
- Aliases: Vitamin B5, D-Pantothenic acid
- CAS Number: 79-83-4
- EINECS: 201-291-0
- Molecular Formula: C9H17NO5
- Molecular Weight: 219.23
- Chemical Classification: Water-soluble B vitamin, nutritional fortifier, cosmetic moisturizing raw material, feed additive
- Core Advantages
Pure D chiral configuration, core component of coenzyme A, participates in human fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism. Good water solubility, widely used in health food, oral nutrition supplements, skincare products, livestock and poultry feed industries; can be processed into calcium pantothenate for stable formulations.
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
2.1 Physical Index
- Appearance: Colorless viscous oily liquid, easy to crystallize at low temperature
- Odor: Slight faint sour odor
- Solubility: Fully miscible with water, methanol, ethanol; slightly soluble in acetone; insoluble in ether, benzene, mineral oil
- pH (10% aqueous solution): 3.8 ~ 4.8, weak acid
- Hygroscopy: Extremely hygroscopic, rapidly absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide in air
- Specific Optical Rotation [α]D20: +37° ~ +41° (c=5, water)
2.2 Chemical Properties
- Amphoteric structure: Contains carboxyl and amino groups, can form salts with metal ions (calcium pantothenate, sodium pantothenate)
- Metabolic activity: Precursor of coenzyme A, supports cell energy synthesis, skin and hair tissue repair
- Thermal stability: Stable under mild heating; high temperature above 100°C and strong acid/alkali trigger hydrolysis decomposition
- Photostability: Slightly degraded under long-term intense light storage
- Compatibility: Compatible with most water-soluble vitamins and cosmetic moisturizers; incompatible with strong oxidants, concentrated acid and alkali
3. Main Application Fields
3.1 Health Food & Nutritional Supplements (Core Usage)
Nutritional fortifier for functional drinks, tablets, infant formula, sports nutrition products; supplement vitamin B5 to relieve fatigue, improve skin and mucous membrane health.
3.2 Cosmetic & Personal Care Industry
Moisturizing and repairing raw material for facial lotion, hair care essence, anti-sensitive cream. Promotes skin barrier repair, reduces dry peeling, improves hair softness and gloss.
3.3 Feed Additive
Vitamin additive for poultry, pig, aquatic feed; accelerates animal growth, improves fur luster and reproductive performance.
3.4 Pharmaceutical Raw Material
Auxiliary component of compound vitamin injections and oral vitamin preparations; adjuvant treatment for skin inflammation and mucosal damage.
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS No. | 79-83-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H17NO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 219.23 |
| Appearance | Colorless viscous liquid |
| Assay | Food/Cosmetic Grade ≥98.0% |
| Specific Rotation | +37° ~ +41° |
| Moisture Content (KF) | ≤1.00% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.10% |
| Bulk Package | 25kg nitrogen-sealed plastic drum |
| Sample Package | 1L / 5L sealed plastic bottle filled with nitrogen |
| Storage Requirements | Hermetic nitrogen-filled cool warehouse ≤25℃; strictly isolate humid air, strong light, acid and alkali substances |
| Transportation Rule | Vitamin nutritional raw material, non-hazardous goods; airtight waterproof packaging mandatory |
| Shelf Life | 12 months under intact nitrogen-sealed packaging |
