D-Pantothenic acid, calcium salt by MP Biomedicals is a high grade reagent. Also called vitamin B5, this is a water-soluble vitamin. This reagent is available as a crystalline white powder which is soluble in water, glycerol, however it is slightly soluble in ethanol or acetone. This molecule is the amide between pantoic acid and -alanine. Animals require pantothenic acid to synthesize the coenzyme-A (CoA), as well as to synthesize and metabolize proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. CAS No. 137-08-6 Quantity Provided: 5 gm per pack Molecular Formula: C9H16NO51/2Ca Molecular Weight: 238.3 Soluble in water: 1 g/ 2.8mL D-Pantothenic acid, calcium salt is widely used in chemical and biological sectors. Pantothenol, which is derived from pantotheic acid, is used as an ointment that can help cure the ulceration. It has also been shown to improve the lipid profile in the blood and liver. Pantothenic acid has found to have an effect on wound healing. This compound and its derivatives, 4'-phosphopantothenic acid, pantothenol and pantethine, have been shown, in-vitro, to protect cells against lipid peroxidation. It has also been reported, that it can increase levels of cellular reduced glutathione. These reagents may be used in the synthesis of various compounds in industrial processes, and are suitable for research.