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Pantothenic AcidPantothenic acid, one of the water soluble B-vitamins, is essential in the body as a constituent of coenzyme A. Together with mercaptoethylamine, pantothenic acid makes up pantetheine. Pantetheine and adenosine-3',5'-diphosphate combine to give coenzyme A, which is important for synthesis of:
Did You Know? coenzyme A (coenzyme of acetylation) is required for many acyl group transfer reaction pathways. Top Chemical Structures![]() Fig.1 The Chemical Structure of Pantothenic Acid 3D Structure of Pantothenic Acid ![]() Fig.2 The Chemical Structure of Pantothenol Did You Know? Pantothenol is added to hair products as a moisturiser and conditioner. Top Principal Sources in FoodPantothenic acid is present in highest concentrations in:
Pantothenic Acid in the BodyAs part of coenzyme A, panthothenic acid is essential for:
StabilityPantothenic acid is easily destroyed by heat in acidic or alkaline conditions, but is stable in a neutral solution.Top SynthesisCondensation of D-pantolactone with P-alanine produces pantothenic acid and the addition of a calcium salt forms colourless calcium pantothenate crystals.Top (1) Source: Roche Product Information |