Panthenol is the alcoholic form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and therefore provitamin B5. This liquid is odorless, clear, highly viscous and colorless at room temperature. It is used as a moisturizer in cosmetics and personal care products. Panthenol is found in lotions, ointments, nasal sprays, eye drops, contact lens cleaning solutions, and more. For cosmetic use, panthenol is available either in the D form or as a racemic mixture of D and L.

16485-10-2 / 81-13-0	CAS Number
Butanamide, 2, 4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3, 3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-panthenol	Chem/IUPAC Nameme
240-540-6/201-327-3	EINECS/ELINCS No.
35839	COSING REF NO.

Application

Panthenol is the alcoholic form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and therefore provitamin B5. This liquid is odorless, clear, highly viscous and colorless at room temperature. It is used as a moisturizer in cosmetics and personal care products. Panthenol is found in lotions, ointments, nasal sprays, eye drops, contact lens cleaning solutions, and more. For cosmetic use, panthenol is available either in the D form or as a racemic mixture of D and L. Panthenol is used as a moisturizer, soothing and emollient. Skin Care: Improves skin hydration and elasticity, reduces skin itching and inflammation, improves skin elasticity, and accelerates wound healing. In topical creams, its concentration is 1 to 5%. Hair Care: It easily attaches to the hair shaft, so it is a common ingredient in commercial shampoos and hair conditioners (in concentrations of 0.1-1%). It covers the hair and closes its surface and lubricates the hair shaft and gives it a shiny appearance. It can also help protect your hair from styling or environmental damage by locking in moisture