loading...| Preferred Name |
Pantothenic Acid |
| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C47783 |
| ALT_DEFINITION |
Water-soluble vitamin that is a component of coenzyme A and phosphopantetheine, which are involved in fatty acid metabolism. (DRI) 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. |
| CAS_Registry |
79-83-4 |
| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:46905 |
| Chemical_Formula |
C9H17NO5 |
| code |
C47783 |
| Concept_In_Subset | |
| Contributing_Source |
CRCH FDA |
| 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. |
| FDA_UNII_Code |
19F5HK2737 |
| FULL_SYN |
D-Pantothenic Acid N-(2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyryl)-beta-alanine vitamin B5 pantothenic acid Pantothenic Acid PANTOTHENIC ACID beta-Alanine, N-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)- beta-Alanine, N-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-,(R)-(9CI) Vitamin B5 |
| INFOODS |
PANTAC |
| label |
Pantothenic Acid |
| Legacy Concept Name |
Vitamin_B5 |
| Micronutrient |
Y |
| Nutrient |
Y |
| Preferred_Name |
Pantothenic Acid |
| prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C47783 |
| prefLabel |
Pantothenic Acid |
| Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance Vitamin |
| UMLS_CUI |
C0030342 |
| Unit |
mg |
| US_Recommended_Intake |
Y |
| subClassOf |