Popular Name: Provitamin B5 ; D-Panthenyl alcohol ; D-Panthenol ; Dexpanthenol
Appearance and Character: D-Panthenyl Ethyl Ether is a yellowish or colorless, clear, slightly viscous liquid. It is freely soluble in water, ethanol, glycerin, propylene glycol and corn oil, and insoluble in oils, fats and isopropyl palmitate.
Specification
Appearance: Slightly yellowish or colorless, clear, viscous liquid
Odor: Slight characteristic odor
Assay (on dry basis): min 97.0%
Water: max 0.5%
Refractive index: 1.473-1.477
Free amine: max 1.0%
Specific rotation: +27.5degree to +29.5degree
PH ( 10% Water): 8.5-11.0
Residue on ignition: max 0.10%
Heavy metals: max 0.002%