(Vitamin B5 fortifying agent / Nutritional agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that produces Calcium Pantothenate, renowned for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the food industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Calcium Pantothenate with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the food industry.
Application: MOLCAL™ PANTO is primarily used in the food industry as a vitamin B5 fortifying and nutritional agent, helping prevent or address vitamin B5 deficiency. It is commonly added to fortified foods, beverages, dietary products, and nutritional formulations to enhance their nutritional value and stability. Added to breakfast cereals, grain-based products, and flour to replace nutrients lost during processing.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS Number | 137-08-6 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C18H32CaN2O10 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 476.54 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - FCC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as slightly hygroscopic, white powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) Test (D) |
(A) It gives reaction of calcium. (B) Infrared Spectrophotometric Identification. (C) Specified test. A strong yellow color appears. (D) Optical rotation +25.0° to +27.5° on the dried basis. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is soluble in glycerin, but is practically insoluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in ether. |
| 4 | Lead | Not more than 2 mg/kg. |
| 5 | Alkaloids | No turbidity develops within 1 min. |
| 6 | Alkalinity | No pink color appears within 5 s. |
| 7 | Calcium content | Not less than 8.2% and not more than 8.6% of calcium (Ca), on the dried basis. |
| 8 | Loss on drying | Not more than 5.0%. |
| 9 | Assay | Not less than 97.0% and not more than 103.0% of CaO, of calcium pantothenate, on the dried basis. |
MOLCAL™ PANTO is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in tight containers.
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