Calcium Pantothenate
AKA “D-Calcium pantothenate, Calcium D-pantothenate, Pantholin, Calpan, Pantothenate calcium, Vitamin B5, calcium salt, Calpanate”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Calcium pantothenate
AKA: D-Calcium pantothenate, Calcium D-pantothenate, Pantholin, Calpan, Pantothenate calcium, Vitamin B5, Calcium salt, Calpanate
Synthetic · Antistatic · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
Panthenol derivative that strengthens hair and reduces frizz and static for smoother, shinier strands.
Formula
C18H32CaN2O10
Mol. Weight
476.50
CAS #
137-08-6
Form
Powder
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Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Hair
Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Improves skin feel
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) was discovered in 1933. The calcium salt form was developed for skincare and cosmetics in the mid-20th century to support skin barrier function and reduce irritation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR