PANTHENOL- ▸ Skin care: Skin-conditioning humectant in lotions and creams
- ▸ Hair care: Hair-conditioning and antistatic agent
- ▸ Personal care: Provitamin B5 ingredient for leave-on and rinse-off products
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →D-Panthenol (CAS 81-13-0) is the provitamin B5 analog of pantothenic acid, supplied as a viscous liquid. It is used as a skin-conditioning, hair-conditioning, and antistatic ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D-Panthenol used for?
D-Panthenol (CAS 81-13-0), provitamin B5, is a viscous liquid used as a skin-conditioning, hair-conditioning, and antistatic ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations. It functions as a humectant in lotions, creams, and leave-on and rinse-off products.
Is D-Panthenol a vitamin B?
D-Panthenol is the provitamin B5 analog of pantothenic acid; it is converted to pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) in biological systems, which is why it is marketed as provitamin B5. The formula is C9H19NO4.
What is the difference between panthenol and D-Panthenol?
'Panthenol' can refer to the D-isomer, the L-isomer, or the racemic DL mixture; D-Panthenol specifies the dextrorotatory D-form, which is the biologically active isomer used in personal care. Confirm the isomer on the CoA when specifying for a formulation.
How is D-Panthenol supplied in bulk?
RawSource supplies D-Panthenol as a viscous liquid in bulk packaging such as drums and totes. Request a current CoA and SDS to confirm grade and specifications for your formulation.
What is the HS code for D-Panthenol?
D-Panthenol is classified under HS code 2936.24 (D- or DL-pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and its derivatives). Request a bulk quote from RawSource with your target volume and packaging.