Pantetheine
Pantetheine is the cysteamine amide analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). The dimer of this compound, pantethine is more commonly known, and is considered to be the most potent form of vitamin B5. Pantetheine is an intermediate in the production of coenzyme A by the body.[1]
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IUPAC name
2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-N-[2-(2-sulfanylethylcarbamoyl)ethyl]butanamide | |
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Pantetheine | |
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1714196 R | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.114 |
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MeSH | Pantetheine |
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C11H22N2O4S | |
Molar mass | 278.37 g·mol−1 |
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Pantethine |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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References
- MB Hoagland, GD Novelli (1954). "Biosynthesis of coenzyme A from phosphopantetheine and of pantetheine from pantothenate". Journal of Biological Chemistry. 207 (2): 767–773. PMID 13163064.
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