(chemistry) Any salt or ester of pantothenic acid.

plural of pantothenate

Of or pertaining to pantothenic acid or its derivatives

(biochemistry) A water-soluble antioxidant vitamin, 3-[(2R)-2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutanamido]propanoic acid needed for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins; it is found in cereals, legumes, meat and other foods