Iron(II) citrate

Iron(II) citrate
Names
IUPAC name
Iron(II) hydrogen 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-tricarboxylpropane
Other names
Iron(II) citrate, Ferrous citrate, Iron citrate
Identifiers
23383-11-1 YesY
ChEMBL ChEMBL1697745 YesY
ChemSpider 9239835
EC Number 245-625-1
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PubChem 11064683
UNII 33KM3X4QQW YesY
Properties
C6H6FeO7
Molar mass 245.95 g·mol−1
Melting point 350 °C (662 °F; 623 K) decomposes (monohydrate)[1]
Slightly Soluble[1]
Solubility Insoluble in alcohol, acetone[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Ferrous citrate, or iron(II) citrate, is a chemical compound consisting of one atom of iron (Fe2+) and one citrate anion. It has the chemical formula FeC6H6O7. It can be prepared by reacting sodium citrate with iron(II) sulfate.[2]

It commonly used as an iron supplement.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Perry, Dale L.; Phillips, Sidney L., eds. (1995). Handbook of Inorganic Compounds. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. p. 167. ISBN 0-8493-8671-3.
  2. 1 2 "CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21". www.fda.gov. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 2013-06-01. Retrieved 2014-08-02.


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