Vitamin B5 DL-Panthenol
DL-panthenol, panthenol, DL-Pantothenol, DL-Pantothenyl alcohol
- CAS
- 16485-10-2
- EC
- 240-540-6
- Sectors
- Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharma & Healthcare
Vitamin B5 DL-Panthenol (CAS 16485-10-2) is the racemic provitamin B5 alcohol, supplied as a clear, viscous liquid, as 50% or 75% aqueous solutions, or as a white to off-white solid, and is used as a humectant in skin care, hair care and pharmaceutical preparations. Supplied as a clear, viscous liquid or aqueous solution (50% or 75%), white to off-white solid, with density 1.166 g/cm³, melting point 38–56 °C, and broad solubility in water, ethanol, ether, chloroform, and propylene glycol. Available in Food Grade and Pharma Grade (USP/Ph.Eur.) specifications.
Vitamin B5 DL-Panthenol is available from SoleChem as Food Grade and Pharma Grade material, packed in 25 kg drums or IBCs for bulk orders and in 1–5 kg containers for small lots. It serves formulators and buyers in personal care and cosmetics as well as in pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturing.
SoleChem holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and delivers to more than 40 countries, with a certificate of analysis (COA) and safety data sheet (SDS) accompanying every delivery. Share your required grade, pack size and target volume to request a quote.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C9H19NO4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 205.25 g/mol |
| Form | neat |
| Color | White to Off-White |
| Melting point | 38-56 °C |
| Boiling point | 118-120 °C @ Press: 0.2 Torr |
| Water solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol, ether, chloroform, and propylene glycol. |
| HS code | 29362400 |
| Grades available | Food Grade, Pharma Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Applications by Industry
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
Vitamin B5 DL-Panthenol serves skin care and hair care formulators as a humectant that boosts moisture retention in creams and lotions and conditions shampoos and treatments.
- Pharma & Healthcare
Vitamin B5 DL-Panthenol supports pharmaceutical formulators in wound gels, nasal preparations and eye drops, where it hydrates tissue.
Vitamin B5 DL-Panthenol
Applications
- Sector: Personal Care — humectant conditioner in shampoos and treatments.
- Sector: Skin Care — boosts moisture retention in creams and lotions.
- Sector: Pharma — hydrates tissue in wound gels, nasal, and eye drops.
- Sector: Polymer & Industrial — reactive diol modifying flexibility in polyurethane systems.
- Sector: Food & Nutraceutical — Food Grade for supplements requiring Vitamin B5 activity.
Safety & Risks
Not classified as hazardous under GHS. Low acute toxicity; standard industrial hygiene practices apply. Avoid eye contact; use appropriate PPE. Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct light.
Packaging
Available in 25 kg drums or IBCs for bulk; 1–5 kg containers for small lots. Store cool and dry.