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Is Pantolactone vegetarian?

Pantolactone

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Pantolactone is an organic compound, the lactone form of pantoic acid, used as a precursor in the synthesis of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) derivatives and in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-, (R)-, 201-210-7
INCI name Pantolactone
CAS number 470-29-1
EC number 209-963-3
CosIng ID 56935
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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