| M Formula: | (C5H16NO5)2Ca |
| Properties: | |
| (Both forms identical) white, slightly hygroscopic powder; odorless; sweetish taste. Mp 170–172C; decomposes at 195–196C; specific rotation (5% aqueous solution) +28.2 (25C).Stable in air. Solutions have a pH of 7–9. Soluble in water and glycerol; insoluble in alcohol, chloroform, and ether. | |
| Source: | |
| Same as pantothenic acid. | |
| Grade: | |
| USP (both forms), FCC. | |
| Use: | |
| Medicine, animal feeds, dietary supplement. | |