DL-Pantolactone

DL-Pantolactone is a racemic form of pantolactone and serves as a biosynthetic precursor, an organic synthesis intermediate, and an additive in food and pharmaceuticals. DL-Pantolactone can be hydrolyzed by the lactolase of Fusarium oxysporum to form pantothenic acid. D-Pantolactone is the naturally active configuration and is an essential precursor for the biosynthesis of pantothenic acid in living organisms.