FerrousFumarate , 94% , 141-01-5

Synonym(s):
Ferrous fumarate;Iron(II) fumarate

CAS NO.：141-01-5

Empirical Formula: C4H2FeO4

Molecular Weight: 169.9

MDL number: MFCD00058315

EINECS: 205-447-7

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: >280°C
• Density: 2.435
• vapor pressure: 0Pa at 25℃
• storage temp.: Refrigerator
• solubility: Slightly soluble in water, very slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent).
• form: solid
• color: Dark Red to Dark Brown
• Water Solubility: Soluble in water (0.14 g/100 ml at 25°C).
• Merck: 14,4046
• Exposure limits: ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3; NIOSH: TWA 1 mg/m3
• Stability: Stability
• InChIKey: PMVSDNDAUGGCCE-TYYBGVCCSA-L
• LogP: 0.62

Description and Uses

Ferrous fumarate is the ferrous salt form of fumarate. One of its most important applications is being used as iron supplements for the treatment of iron deficiency and anemia. It has been demonstrated that application of ferrous sulfate drops or a single daily dose of microencapsulated ferrous fumarate sprinkles plus ascorbic acid both result in successful treatment of anemia without remarkable side effects. However, recent studies have also shown that compared to other iron supplements, ferrous fumarate has a highest rate of inducing adverse reactions such as erosive mucosal injury in the gastrointestinal tract as well as nausea, vomiting and epigastric discomfort.

Iron(II) fumarate is used as dietary Supplement, nutrient, iron source in foods and pharmaceuticals, as animal feed additive and in infant formulas.

Safety

• Hazard statements: H412
• Precautionary statements: P273-P501
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 22-36/37/39-24/25
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: LT1950000
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 29171900
• Toxicity: LD50 in mice, rats (mg Fe/kg): 630, 580 orally (Berenbaum)