Key facts
What buyers check first
- Appearance
- Hygroscopic oil
- Boiling point
- 118 to 120
- Density
- 1.2 at 20 °C/20 °C
- Solubility
- Freely soluble in methanol, water, alcohol, slightly soluble in ether
- HS code
- 293624
- Category
- Vitamins, minerals and nutrients

What is Dexpanthenol?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Pantothenol is a monocarboxylic acid amide that is 3,3-dimethylbutanamide substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 4 and a 3-hydroxypropyl group at the carbomyl nitrogen. It has a role as a cholinergic drug and a provitamin. It is an amino alcohol and a monocarboxylic acid amide.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- (2R)-2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutanamide
- CAS number
- 81-13-0 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 201-327-3
- Molecular formula
- C9H19NO4
- UNII
- 1O6C93RI7Z
- MDL number
- MFCD00065006
- INCI name
- PANTHENOL
- InChIKey
- SNPLKNRPJHDVJA-ZETCQYMHSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C9H19NO4/c1-9(2,6-12)7(13)8(14)10-4-3-5-11/h7,11-13H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,10,14)/t7-/m0/s1
- Canonical SMILES
- CC(C)(CO)C(O)C(=O)NCCCO
- Isomeric SMILES
- CC(C)(CO)[C@H](C(=O)NCCCO)O
Synonyms
- D-Panthenol
- Pantothenol
- Bepanthen
- D-Pantothenyl alcohol
- Ilopan
- Pantol
- (+)-Panthenol
- Bepanthene
- Bepantol
- Motilyn
- Panadon
- Thenalton
- d-Pantothenol
- Pantothenyl alcohol
- Panthoderm
- Cozyme
- Zentinic
- Provitamin B
- D(+)-Panthenol
- Pantenyl
- Synapan
- D-P-A Injection
- Intrapan
- Urupan
- Pantothenylol
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- Dexpantenol
- D(+)-Pantothenyl alcohol
- D-Panthenol 50
- (2R)-2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutanamide
- Provitamin B5
- Alcopan-250
- (R)-2,4-Dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutanamide
- Dexpanthenolum
- Penthenol
- Propanolamine, N-pantoyl-
- N-Pantoyl-propanolamine
- Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-
- Panthenol, (+)-
- D-(+)-2,4-Dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutyramide
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Hygroscopic oilexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Taste | Slightly bitter tasteexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 118 to 120exp.Measured value |
| Density | 1.2 at 20 °C/20 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in methanol, water, alcohol, slightly soluble in etherexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 205.25 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 205.1314 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | -1.14calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 89.79 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 4calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 4calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 6calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 14calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.89calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 1calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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- China51
- United States25
- India17
- Germany10
- United Kingdom6
- Turkey5
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Nutrient.
Biochemical research, food additive and dietary supplement.
Therapeutic category: Cholinergic, dl-form as vitamin.
Use classes: Skin Conditioning Agents, Safer Chemical Classes, Cosmetics.
Industries and functions
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name PANTHENOL(antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning)
Roles
- anti-inflammatory agent
- anti-ulcer drug
- cholinergic drug
- neurotransmitter agent
- ophthalmology drug
- pharmaceutical
- provitamin
Functional uses
- Emulsifier
- Flavouring and nutrient
- Softener and conditioner
Cosmetic functions
- Antistatic
- Hair conditioning
- Skin conditioning
Pharmacology
Dexpanthenol is an alcoholic analogue of D-pantothenic acid and cholinergic agent. Dexpanthenol acts as a precursor of coenzyme A necessary for acetylation reactions and is involved in the synthesis of acetylcholine. Although the exact mechanism of the actions of dexpanthenol is unclear, it may enhance the effect of acetylcholine. Dexpanthenol acts on the gastrointestinal tract and increases lower intestinal motility. It is also applied topically to the skin to relieve itching and to promote healing.
How it is made
Prepared by the addition of propanolamine to optically active alpha,gamma-dihydroxy-beta,beta-dimethylbutyrolactone.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
- Active ingredient in FDA approved drug labels
United States
- Safer Choice ingredient list (USA)
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Dexpanthenol is traded under.
D- or DL-Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and its derivatives
- China67.8%
- Netherlands14.7%
- Singapore4.4%
- United States14.7%
- Netherlands9.8%
- Germany6.3%
The HS code shown for Dexpanthenol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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