Preferred Label : Pantothenic Acid;
NCIt synonyms : D-Pantothenic Acid; N-(2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyryl)-beta-alanine; beta-Alanine, N-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-,(R)-(9CI); beta-Alanine, N-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-;
NCIt related terms : vitamin B5;
NCIt definition : A water-soluble vitamin ubiquitously found in plants and animal tissues with antioxidant
property. Vitamin B5 is a component of coenzyme A (CoA) and a part of the vitamin
B2 complex. Vitamin B5 is a growth factor and is essential for various metabolic functions,
including the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids. This vitamin
is also involved in the synthesis of cholesterol, lipids, neurotransmitters, steroid
hormones, and hemoglobin.;
Alternative definition : CRCH: Water-soluble vitamin that is a component of coenzyme A and phosphopantetheine,
which are involved in fatty acid metabolism. (DRI); NCI-GLOSS: A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts
to function and stay healthy. Pantothenic acid helps some enzymes use foods and make
many substances used in the body and protects cells against damage from peroxides.
It is found in almost all plant and animal foods. Pantothenic acid is water-soluble
(can dissolve in water) and must be taken in every day.;
UNII : 19F5HK2737;
InChIKey : GHOKWGTUZJEAQD-ZETCQYMHSA-N;
CAS number : 79-83-4;
Unit used : mg;
Chemical formula : C9H17NO5;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:46905;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000629158; CDR0000556408; 30598;
Origin ID : C47783;
UMLS CUI : C0030342;
Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- concept_is_in_subset
