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Ferrous Gluconate

Ferrous Gluconate

CAS Number: 299-29-6

Molecular Formula: C12H22FeO14

About Ferrous Gluconate

Ferrous Gluconate (CAS No: 299-29-6) is a vital bioavailable organometallic iron supplement extensively utilised across the pharmaceutical, food fortification, nutraceutical, and agricultural sectors due to its superior organoleptic profile and lower gastrointestinal toxicity compared to inorganic iron salts. Global ma...

Synonyms

  • Apo-Ferrous Gluconate
  • Dextriferron
  • Eisen-Sandoz
  • FeG Iron
  • Fergon
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Ferrous Gluconate Specifications

CAS Number
299-29-6
Molecular Formula
C12H22FeO14
IUPAC Name
iron(2+);(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate
Canonical SMILES
C(C(C(C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O.C(C(C(C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O.[Fe+2]
InChI Key
VRIVJOXICYMTAG-IYEMJOQQSA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/2C6H12O7.Fe/c2*7-1-2(8)3(9)4(10)5(11)6(12)13;/h2*2-5,7-11H,1H2,(H,12,13);/q;;+2/p-2/t2*2-,3-,4+,5-;/m11./s1
HSN No
29181620
melting_point
The melting point for D-gluconic acid, ferrous salt dihydrate (98%) is 188 °C, decomposes. The specific optical rotation is +6.7 deg at 25 °C (c=1, H2O). /Dihydrate/
solubility
Soluble with slight heating in water. Practically insoluble in ethanol
Precautionary Statement Codes
Not Classified
Hazard Classes and Categories
Not Classified

Pharmaceutical Industry

A therapeutic agent used in oral tablets, capsules, and syrups to prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia

Food and Beverage Industry

A food additive and nutritional supplement used for iron fortification in fruit juices, nutritional drinks, and bakery products

Food Processing

A color agent and stabilizer used to impart a dark, rich black color to ripe olives

Agriculture and Animal Care

A nutrient supplement included in fertilizers to support chlorophyll synthesis in plants and added to animal feed for iron deficiency correction

  1. Apo-Ferrous Gluconate
  2. Dextriferron
  3. Eisen-Sandoz
  4. FeG Iron
  5. Fergon

Ferrous Gluconate FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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