ABSTRACT
The principal biologically active natural forms of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), one of the B vitamin complex, are coenzyme A (CoA or CoASH) and acyl-carrier protein (ACP). In solid Pharmaceuticals, foods, and feeds, because of simple handling and increased stability, the pantothenic acid sodium and calcium salt are often used as additives. Panthenol is usually used in liquid pharmaceutical preparations and in cosmetics.
