Pantothenic acid (CED0002266)

Pantothenic acid (C9H17NO5) is a compound with an average molecular weight of 219.24 g/mol. Pantothenic acid belongs to the alcohols and polyols, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. It targets the protein pantothenate kinase (coaA). In industrial contexts, the compound is utilized as an anti-static agent, as well as a softener and conditioner, while it serves as a nutrient in environmental roles (PMC8839250). The substance is found in or released from 21 recorded sources. These include healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products such as vitamins and cicatrizants; food, food processing, and cookware, including molasses and treatment of molasses, food preservation, fermentation processes for beer, and the preparation of vinegar, wine, or sparkling wine. It is also present in household cleaning and consumer products, including perfumes within detergents and soaps, bleaching agents, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, other smoking requisites, and two additional sources. Furthermore, it is found in electrical and electronic equipment, such as amplifiers, electric switches, electrodes, radio transmission systems, electrically stimulated smoking devices, and one other source. Recorded exposure routes for pantothenic acid include oral, intravenous, cutaneous, and topical. Health effects associated with the compound include chest pain, fatigue, and irritability (PMC8839250).