Iron(II) gluconate
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Iron(II) gluconate, or ferrous gluconate,[1] is a black compound often used as an iron supplement. It is the iron(II) salt of gluconic acid. It is marketed under brand names such as Fergon, Ferralet and Simron.[2]
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Systematic IUPAC name
Iron; (2R,3R,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.131.978 |
E number | E579 (acidity regulators, ...) |
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FeC12H22O14 | |
Molar mass | 446,14528 g/mol |
Appearance | light yellow to brown powder |
Odor | slight caramel odor |
Melting point | 188 °C (370 °F; 461 K) dihydrate |
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Solubility | soluble in glycerin negligible in alcohol |
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B03AA03 (WHO) B03AD05 (WHO) (combination with folic acid) | |
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Safety data sheet (SDS) | Oxford MSDS |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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