Description

Panthenol CAS NO 16485-10-2 is the stable alcohol analog of pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5), a vital nutrient for cellular metabolism. This compound is prized for its exceptional humectant and moisturizing properties, making it a cornerstone ingredient in formulations that require superior skin and hair conditioning. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries, where it is used to promote hydration, healing, and overall product performance.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: As a powerful humectant and moisturizer in creams, lotions, serums, and hair conditioners.
• Pharmaceutical Products: Used in topical ointments, healing creams, and sprays for its skin-soothing and wound-healing properties.
• Hair Care Products: Incorporated into shampoos, conditioners, and treatments to improve hair elasticity, shine, and manageability.
• Oral & Dietary Supplements: As a source of Vitamin B5 in nutritional supplements and functional foods.
• Baby Care Products: A gentle, effective ingredient in diaper rash creams and baby lotions.
• Liquid Soaps & Body Washes: To mitigate the drying effects of surfactants and enhance skin feel.

Basic Information

Product Name	Panthenol
CAS No.	16485-10-2
Molecular Formula	C9H19NO4
Molecular Weight	205.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Dexpanthenol; D-Panthenol; Provitamin B5; Pantothenol; (+)-Panthenol; D-Pantothenyl Alcohol; Pantothenyl Alcohol; (R)-2,4-Dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutanamide
EINECS	240-540-6

Quality Control

Our Panthenol is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. We offer grades compliant with USP, Ph. Eur., and FCC monographs. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided to guarantee purity, identity, and safety for your specific application.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to slightly yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0%
Specific Rotation	+29.0° to +31.5°
Refractive Index	1.495 - 1.502
pH (5% solution)	9.5 - 10.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.