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Dexpanthenol

Dexpanthenol

D-(_)-2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutyramide;pantothenic acid with -CH2OH replacing the terminal -COOH; a cholinergic agent and a dietary source of pantothenic acid.

Synonym: panthenol, pantothenyl alcohol.


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