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

Almonds contain a wealth of nutrients including calcium, vitamins E and B-6, riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.

From US News

Watermelon contains thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, choline, lycopene and betaine.

From US News

All three have 70 percent of your daily recommended intake of "pantothenic acid," which sounds like it probably builds muscle or perhaps gives you night vision or makes your wounds heal at superhuman speeds.

From The Verge

In mushrooms, you’ll find riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid–all B vitamins essential for your nervous system.

From Time