D-Pantolactone is primarily used in the synthesis of D-calcium pantothenate, which is widely utilized as a feed additive, food additive and in pharmaceutical formulations, participating in energy metabolism and antibody synthesis within the body. Additionally, it is an important intermediate that can be used in the synthesis of other active compounds, such as the molluscicide Cyanolide A.
Product name: D-Pantolactone
Alternate name: Pantoic acid γ-lactone; β-Dimethyl-α-hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone; Dihydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-2(3H)-furanone
CAS No.: 599-04-2
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Molecular Formula: C6H10O3
Structural formula:
