murphyD-Panthenol (Provitamin B5)
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
B Vitamin
Vitamin B5
Not Clean
OriginDerived from pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) or synthesized from petrochemical precursors within the alcohol compound family. Produced through chemical reduction and hydroxylation of pantothenic acid or its derivatives via catalytic synthesis.
D-Panthenol (Provitamin B5) is a cosmetic ingredient.
Formula
C9H19NO4
Mol. Weight
205.25
CAS #
81-13-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks in moisture
Accelerates skin healing
Quells irritation
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR