Important physico-chemical properties of pantothenic acid are as follows:
a) Pantothenic acid is a pale yellow oily liquid that can only be crystallized as its sodium, potassium or calcium salt. These are the forms in which it is generally
b) The compound is highly soluble in water.
c) It is stable at 120°C for 30 minutes in neutral medium but is decomposed in acid or alkali solution.
d) It forms esters with alcohols.