D-Calcium Pantothenate

[Commodity name]	D-Calcium Pantothenate
[Common Name]	Dextro-Calcium Pantothenate
[Other Name]	Vitamin B5
[CAS]	137-08-6
[M.F.]	C18H32CaN2O10
[M.W.]	476.53
[Structural Formula]
[Properties]	D-calcium pantothenate 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.
	Item Index authentication Positive reaction Calcium content ,(Ca) %(weight on dry product) 8.2-8.6 Nitrogen content ,(N)%(weight on dry product) 5.7-6.0 specific optical rotation,([a]20D)%(weight on dry product) +25.5oC- +27.5oC Heavy metal (count on Pb),% ≤0.002 Loss on drying,% ≤3.0
[Uses]	feed additive, food additive, pharmaceutical USP26/BP2000/BPV2002
[Packing]	25kg/Carton,10kg/drum,25kg/drum.
[Storage]	store in dry, cool and shady place.
[Period of validity]	3 years, use it as quickly as possible after unseal