Pantothenic Acid

Definition

A water-soluble vitamin ubiquitously found in plants and animal tissues with antioxidant property. Vitamin B5 is a component of coenzyme A (CoA) and a part of the vitamin B2 complex. Vitamin B5 is a growth factor and is essential for various metabolic functions, including the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids. This vitamin is also involved in the synthesis of cholesterol, lipids, neurotransmitters, steroid hormones, and hemoglobin.

Also known as beta-Alanine, N-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-, beta-Alanine, N-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-,(R)-(9CI), D-Pantothenic Acid, N-(2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyryl)-beta-alanine, PANTOTHENIC ACID, Vitamin B5 — per NCIT

Also identified as

• NCIT NCIT:C47783 per NCIT
• SCTID 66441000 per RXNORM
• SCTID 86431009 per RXNORM
• UNII 19F5HK2737 per RXNORM

Indications