Vitamins

Molecular Formula: C18H32CaN2O10

Molecular Weight: 476.53

CAS No.: 137-08-6Product name: Calcium Pantothenate

It is a white powder, no smelly odor, tastes a little bitter, has hydroscopic property. Its aqueous solution shows neutrality or slightly alkaline, easy to dissolve in water, slightly solvable in ethanol, almost can not dissolve in chloroform or aether. It is widely used as feed additive, food additive and pharmaceutical.

Description

It is white powder. It is easily soluble in water and glycerin and insoluble in alcohol.

Application

It can be used as a nutritional supplement. It is a component of Coenzyme A, which is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is an indispensable trace substance for humans and animals to maintain normal physiological functions. Clinically used for the treatment of vitamin B deficiency, peripheral neuritis, postoperative intestinal colic.

Specification

Appearance

White powder

Identification:

A: Infrared Absorption

Conform

B: A Solution (1 in 20) responds to the tests for Calcium

conform

Specific rotation(calculated on the mass of dried product)

+25.0°~ +27.5°

Alkalinity

No pink color is produced with 5 seconds

pH

6.8~8.0

Loss on drying

≤5.0%

Methanol

≤0.3%

Heavy metals

≤0.002%

Ordinary impurities

≤1.0%

Content of calcium (calculated of the mass of dried product)

8.2~8.6%

Content of nitrogen (calculated on the mass of dried product)

5.7~6.0%

Content of calcium pantothenate (calculated on the mass of dried product)

98.0~101.0%

Total aerobic bacteria

≤1000CFU/G

Yeast & Mold

≤100CFU/G

E. coli

Negative

Salmonella

Negative

Packing

25kg/drum or as customer’s requirements.

Storage

Preserve in well-closed containers. Stored in cool, dry and ventilated warehouse, and keep away from moisture.