Calcium Pantothenate
C18H32CaN2O10476.53
-Alanine, N-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-, calcium salt (2:1), (R)-;
Calcium d-pantothenate (1:2)
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C18H32CaN2O10476.53
-Alanine, N-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-, calcium salt (2:1), (R)-; Calcium d-pantothenate (1:2)
[137-08-6].DEFINITION
Calcium Pantothenate is the calcium salt of the dextrorotatory isomer of pantothenic acid. It contains NLT 5.7% and NMT 6.0% of nitrogen (N), and NLT 8.2% and NMT 8.6% of calcium (Ca), both calculated on the dried basis.
IDENTIFICATION
• B. Identification Tests—General, Calcium 
191
: A 50-mg/mL solution meets the requirements.
191: A 50-mg/mL solution meets the requirements.COMPOSITION
• Nitrogen Determination, Method I 461
461 Sample: 500 mg
Analysis: Proceed as directed in the chapter.
Acceptance criteria: 5.7%–6.0% on the dried basis
• Content of Calcium
Sample: 800 mg of Calcium Pantothenate
Blank: 150 mL of water containing 2 mL of 3 N hydrochloric acid
Titrimetric system
(See Titrimetry 541.)
541.)Mode: Direct titration
Titrant: 0.05 M edetate disodium VS
Endpoint detection: Visual
Analysis: Dissolve the Sample in 150 mL of water containing 2 mL of 3 N hydrochloric acid. Add 15 mL of 1 N sodium hydroxide and 300 mg of hydroxy naphthol blue, and titrate with Titrant to a distinct blue endpoint. Perform the Blank determination.
Calculate the percentage of calcium (Ca) in the Sample taken:
Result = {[(VS 
VB) × M × F]/W} × 100
VB) × M × F]/W} × 100| VS | = | = Titrant volume consumed by the Sample (mL) |
| VB | = | = Titrant volume consumed by the Blank (mL) |
| M | = | = actual molarity of the Titrant (mM/mL) |
| F | = | = equivalency factor, 40.08 mg/mM |
| W | = | = Sample weight (mg) |
Acceptance criteria: 8.2%–8.6% on the dried basis
IMPURITIES
• Ordinary Impurities 466
466 Standard solution: Use water as the solvent. Use USP Beta Alanine RS, in place of USP Calcium Pantothenate RS, as the Standard.
Test solution: Use water as the solvent.
Eluant: Alcohol and water (65:35)
Visualization: 4
Acceptance criteria: NMT 1.0%
SPECIFIC TESTS
• Optical Rotation, Specific Rotation 781S
781S Sample solution: 50 mg/mL in water
Acceptance criteria: +25.0
to +27.5
to +27.5• Alkalinity
Sample: 1.0 g
Analysis: Dissolve the Sample in 15 mL of carbon dioxide-free water in a small flask. As soon as the solution is complete, add 1.0 mL of 0.10 N hydrochloric acid, then add 0.05 mL of phenolphthalein TS.
Acceptance criteria: No pink color is produced within 5 s.
• Loss on Drying 731: Dry a sample at 105 for 3 h: it loses NMT 5.0% of its weight.
731: Dry a sample at 105 for 3 h: it loses NMT 5.0% of its weight.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Packaging and Storage: Preserve in tight containers.
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| Topic/Question | Contact | Expert Committee |
|---|---|---|
| Monograph | Huy T. Dinh, M.S. Scientific Liaison 1-301-816-8594 | (DS2010) Monographs - Dietary Supplements |
| Reference Standards | RS Technical Services 1-301-816-8129 rstech@usp.org |
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