pantothenic acid

American  

[pan-tuh-then-ik, pan-] / ˈpæn təˈθɛn ɪk, ˌpæn- /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. a hydroxy acid, C 9 H 1 7 O 5 N, found in plant and animal tissues, rice, bran, etc., that is part of the B complex of vitamins and is essential for cell growth.

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pantothenic acid British  

/ ˌpæntəˈθɛnɪk /

noun

1. an oily acid that is a vitamin of the B complex: occurs widely in animal and vegetable foods and is essential for cell growth. Formula: C 9 H 17 NO 5

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pantothenic acid Scientific  

/ păn′tə-thĕn′ĭk /

1. A water-soluble organic acid belonging to the vitamin B complex that is an essential component of coenzyme A. It is a derivative of the amino acid alanine, and it is important in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Pantothenic acid is found in all animal and plant cells, but it is particularly abundant in liver, rice bran, molasses, and many vegetables. Chemical formula: C ₉ H ₁₇ NO ₅ .

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Etymology

Origin of pantothenic acid

1930–35; < Greek pántothen from all quarters ( panto- panto- + -then suffix of motion from) + -ic

Example Sentences

There are also some nutrients you don’t need in a supplement: biotin, boron, chloride, iodine, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, pantothenic acid, phosphorous, silicon, tin and vanadium.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2023

CoA is made from vitamin B5, pantothenic acid.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

According to the National Institutes of Health, riboflavin aids red blood cell production, niacin helps the digestive system and skin, and pantothenic acid is key for growth.

From Time • Oct. 11, 2014

In fact, many facilitate chemical digestion and absorption, and some synthesize certain vitamins, mainly biotin, pantothenic acid, and vitamin K. Some are linked to increased immune response.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

But when old rats were fed pantothenic acid at a very high dose for a few weeks before the test, they swam 45 minutes too.

From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Solomon, Steve