DESCRIPTION

Dexpanthenol occurs as a clear, viscous, somewhat hygroscopic liquid. It is the dextrorotatory isomer of the alcohol analogue of pantothenic acid. Some crystallization may occur on standing. It is freely soluble in water, in alcohol, in methanol, and in propylene glycol. It is soluble in chloroform and in ether, and is slightly soluble in glycerin. Its solutions are alkaline to litmus.