pantothenic acid

[ pan-tuh-then-ik, pan- ]

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.

pantothenic acid

/ 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

pantothenic acid

/ 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 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of pantothenic acid¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pantothenic acid¹

C20: from Greek pantothen from every side

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

Maybe her wine-only diet isn’t high in niacin or pantothenic acid.

From The Verge

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