Pantothenic Acid
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| IUPAC ID | 3-[(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutanoyl)amino]propanoic acid |
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| Formula | C9H17NO5 |
| Molar mass | 219. 23 g/mol |
| Melting point | 183. 8 °C |
| Boiling point | 551. 5 °C |
| Soluble in | Water |
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| ID | 1188393 |
About Pantothenic Acid
Pantothenic acid, also called vitamin B₅, is a water-soluble vitamin. Pantothenic acid is an essential nutrient. Animals require pantothenic acid in order to synthesize coenzyme-A, as well as to synthesize and metabolize proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. The anion is called pantothenate.