Is Panthenol vegetarian?
Panthenol
The alcohol analog of pantothenic acid (provitamin B5), used widely in cosmetics as a humectant, hair-conditioning agent, and skin protectant. It can be derived from animal, plant, or synthetic sources, though commercial grades are typically synthetic.
| Also known as | Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-, D-Panthenol, Dexpanthenol, dexpanthenolum, DL-Panthenol, Pantothenol, Provitamin B5, Vitamin B, Vitamin B Complex Factor, Vitamin B5 |
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| INCI name | Panthenol |
| CAS number | 81-13-0 |
| EC number | 201-327-3 |
| CosIng ID | 35839 |
| Last reviewed | 28 May 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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