CAS number： 137-08-6
Molecular formula： C18H32N2O10Ca
molecular weight： 476.5321
Chemical structure：
| Product name: | D-Calcium pantothenate | |
| Expiry Date: | Three years | |
| Inspection Standard: | USP30 | |
| Tests | Specification | Results |
| Appearance | White powder | Conform |
| A: Infrared Absorption 197K | concordant with the reference spectrum | Conform |
| B: A solution ( 1 in 20) responds to the tests for Caicium | conform to USP30 | Conform |
| Specific optical rotation | +25.0°～+27.5° | +26.77° |
| Alkalinity | no pink color is produced within 5 seconds | Conform |
| Loss on drying | not more than 5.0% | 4.78% |
| Heavy metals | not more than 0.002% | Conform |
| Ordinary impurities | not more than 1.0% | Conform |
| Organic volatile impurities | meet the requirements | Conform |
| Nitrogen content | 5.7%～6.0% | 5.8% |
| Content of calcium | 8.2～8.6% | 8.39% |
| Conclusion : Conform to USP30 | ||
D-Calcium Pantothenate functions as vitamins in feed, food and pharmaceutical industry. It is an essential part of coenzyme A.
It can adjust the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate and fat, preserve the mucosa on the skin surface and shine of the hair (or feather), and moreover prevent diseases. It is especially indispensable to the growth, fat synthetize and catabolism of poultry, livestock and fishes.
