Panthenol is an alcohol analog of pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5), and thus a provitamin of B5. It is an odorless, transparent, highly viscous, and colorless liquid at room temperature. It is used as a moisturizer and humectant in cosmetics and personal care products. Panthenol is found in lotions, ointments, nasal sprays, eye drops, cleaning solutions for contact lenses, etc. Panthenol comes in two enantiomers: D, and L. Only D-panthenol (dexpanthenol) is biologically active. For cosmetic use, panthenol comes either in D form or as a racemic mixture of D and L (DL-panthenol).


Panthenol is well absorbed into the skin and quickly converted into Pantothenic acid by oxidation. Pantothenic acid is distributed into the cells and is converted to Acetyl Coenzyme-A (Acetyl CoA) in the cells of the epidermis. Human being require Vitamin B5 to synthesize Acetyl CoA which is an essential mediator to many biochemical reactions that sustain life (maintenance and repair of all cells) and which breaks down fats, carbohydrates and proteins for carbon dioxide, water, and energy generation. Furthermore, it synthesis fatty acids and sphingolipids, for stratum corneum lipid layers and cell membrane integrity & fluidity.

 

DL-Panthenol, also known as ProVitamin B5, is an excellent addition to any skincare or hair care formula. Panthenol works as a conditioning agent, restoring shine and luster to skin and hair. Panthenol also helps to increase the strength of hair and skin. Panthenol is also an anti-oxidant, helping to protect skin and hair from aging. DL-Panthenol is made of a mixture of 50% D-panthenol and 50% L-panthenol. D-Panthenol is covered in the skin to pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5). Vitamin B5 helps to boost cell production, making it an excellent ingredient for damaged skin and hair products.

 

Quick Details:

Appearance

Well-dispersed white powder

 

Identification

1. Infrared absorption

2. Cupric sulfate TS

3. Ferric chloride TS

Assay

99.0~102.0%

Melting Point

64.5～68.5℃

Optical rotation

-0.05～+0.05

Loss on Drying

≤0.5%

Aminopropanol

≤0.1%

Heavy Metals

≤10ppm

Residue on Ignition

≤0.1%

Residue solvent

 ( class 3)

≤0.5%

 

Main Functions:

※Hydration

※Skin Barrier Support

※Skin Soothing

※Hair Moisture Retention

※Hair Conditioning & Strength

※Skin & Hair Repair

 

Application:

※Skin Care: Moisturizers for sensitive skin, cleansing masks, facial wash

※Hair Care: Shampoo, conditioner, styling products, hair treatments

※Color Cosmetics: Make-up bases