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Pantolactone

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

D-(−)-Pantolactone, (R)-(−)-α-Hydroxy-β,β-dimethyl-γ-butyrolactone, (R)-(−)-β,β-Dimethyl-α-hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone, (R)-(−)-Pantolactone, Pantoic acid γ-lactone

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H10O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.14
Beilstein:
80957
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

pantolactone

manufacturer/tradename

USP

bp

120-122 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

mp

91 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC1(C)COC(=O)[C@@H]1O

InChI

1S/C6H10O3/c1-6(2)3-9-5(8)4(6)7/h4,7H,3H2,1-2H3/t4-/m0/s1

InChI key

SERHXTVXHNVDKA-BYPYZUCNSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Pantolactone USP Reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Dexpanthenol Preparation
  • Calcium Pantothenate

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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