D-Panthenol CAS 81-13-0
Vitamins 2025-03-11
D-panthenol is a colorless transparent viscous liquid, which is soluble in water, methanol, ethanol and propylene glycol, but insoluble in oil and fat. It is widely used in medicine, food and cosmetics industry.
Product name:D-Panthenol
Molecular Formula:C9H19NO4
Molecular Weight:205.251
CAS No.:81-13-0
Description
D-Panthenol is clear liquid and colorless to slightly yellowish. It is soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, insoluble in ether, chloroform, oil and fat.
Application
In the food industry, D-Panthenol is used as a nutritional supplement and fortifier to promote the metabolism of human proteins, fats and sugars, maintain skin and mucous membranes, improve hair shine, improve immunity and prevent disease.
In the cosmetics industry,the skin care effect is characterized by deep penetration of moisturizers, stimulates the growth of epithelial cells, promotes wound healing, and acts as an anti-inflammatory; the care effect on the hair is characterized by long-lasting moisturizing function, preventing hair splitting and damage. It increases the density of the hair and improves the luster of the hair; the care of the nail is to improve the hydration of the nail and impart flexibility to the nail.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | D-Panthenol (Vitamin B5 alcohol). |
| CAS Number | 81-13-0. |
| Molecular Formula | C₉H₁₉NO₄. |
| Molecular Weight | 181.25 g/mol. |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to slightly yellow viscous liquid; hygroscopic. |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥99.0% (as is basis). |
| pH (10% Solution) | 5.0–7.0. |
| Water Content | ≤1.0% (Karl Fischer). |
| Heavy Metals | Pb ≤2 ppm; As ≤1 ppm; Hg ≤0.1 ppm; Cd ≤0.5 ppm (AAS/ICP-MS). |
| Microbiology | Total aerobic count ≤1.000 CFU/g; E. coli absent/g; yeast/mold ≤100 CFU/g. |
| Identification | IR spectroscopy (characteristic peaks at ~1650 cm⁻¹, ~3300 cm⁻¹) or HPLC. |
| Packaging | HDPE drums or nitrogen-flushed containers; available in 25kg or 200kg units. |
| Storage | Cool (<25°C), dry, light-protected; shelf life 24 months when sealed. |
| Certifications | USP/NF, EP, JP compliant; REACH registered. |
| Applications | Cosmetics (emollient, moisturizer), pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements. |
