CAS No. 599-04-2
Batch:
Purity:99.51
Chemical Structure
Check the
D-(−)-Pantolactone
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 599-04-2 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C6H10O3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 130.14 | |
| SMILES | CC1(COC(=O)C1O)C |
D-(−)-Pantolactone is a degradation product and chiral biosynthetic precursor of pantothenic acid, an essential water-soluble vitamin required for coenzyme A biosynthesis. It acts as a key substrate for specific lactonases, such as pantolactonase, undergoing enantioselective enzymatic hydrolysis to form D-pantoic acid. Through its role in pantothenate metabolism, it supports cellular energy production, fatty acid synthesis, and central metabolic pathways essential for cell viability. [1]
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
26 mg/mL
(199.78 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.