Pantothenamide MEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Pantothenamide monoethanolamide, N-Hydroxyethyl pantothenamide, 17968-81-9, N-D-pantothenoyl-2-aminoethanol, Butyramide, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-3-((2, 4-dihydroxy-3, 3-dimethylbutanoyl)amino)propanamide, Butanamide
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Propanamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)amino
Formula
C11H22N2O5
Mol. Weight
262.30
CAS #
17968-81-9
Form
Liquid
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic derivative of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) created to enhance stability and efficacy in skincare products. Developed to provide the skin-conditioning and moisturizing benefits of B5 in a more chemically stable form.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR