Green D-Panthenol naturally derived from corn

The innovative green D-Panthenol from our partner AHB, which is a highly effective, naturally derived form of Pro-vitamin B5, offering multifunctional benefits for skin and hair. Known for its ability to improve hydration, barrier strength, and regeneration, it’s a trusted cosmetic active that also aligns with eco-friendly and sustainable beauty concepts.

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Benefits at a glance

Improves skin hydration

Acts as a humectant, increasing moisture levels for softer, smoother skin

Strengthens the skin barrier

Supports barrier repair and reduces transepidermal water loss, helping protect against dryness and irritation

Promotes regeneration

Accelerates the renewal of skin and hair cells, aiding in soothing sensitive or stressed areas

Enhances hair elasticity and shine

Penetrates the hair shaft, improving strength, flexibility, and gloss for healthier-looking hair

Next‑generation pro‑vitamin with green credentials

Green D‑Panthenol is produced by bio‑fermentation of cornstarch, making it a renewable, circular alternative to conventional synthetic panthenol. With 67 % bio‑based content in production scale (and 100 % in lab grade), it supports reduced carbon footprint formulations. Its fermentation process is designed to be carbon‑neutral, using by‑products as fertiliser in the corn cycle.

As provitamin B5, it delivers proven benefits: enhanced moisturisation, improved skin elasticity, stronger hair shine and flexibility, and support for barrier function and repair. It retains its efficacy across a broad pH range and remains stable through typical cosmetic processing (heat, shear). Thanks to its high purity, Green D‑Panthenol integrates smoothly into emulsions, serums, creams, and leave-on/ rinse-off systems.

OQEMA offers both standard and COSMOS/Ecocert grades, enabling formulators to choose values-aligned or premium natural claims. With reliable supply and sustainable credentials, Green D‑Panthenol is well-suited to modern natural, sustainable, and high-performance personal care portfolios.

Product details

INCI name	D-Panthenol
Panthenol Empirical formula	C₉H₁₉NO₄
CAS No	81-13-0
EINECS no.	201-327-3
Molecular mass	205.25 g/mol
REACH Registration	01-2119953737-24

Appearance: D-Panthenol is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow, viscous liquid with a slight characteristic color.
Product Identification:(R)-2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutyramide; D(+)-ay-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-B,ß-dimethylbutanamide
Synonyms: (R)-panthenol; D-panthenol; D-pantothenyl alcohol; dexpanthenol; pantothenol provitamin B5

Applications

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Cosmetics

Deep moisturization, wound healing, skin repair, nail hydration, hair gloss enhancement, anti-inflammatory support.

Medical & nutritional

Supplement/enhancer, supports protein/fat/sugar metabolism, immune enhancement.

Industries

Widely used in food, feed, and pharmaceutical formulations.