Ferrousgluconate , 98+% , 299-29-6

CAS NO.：299-29-6

Empirical Formula: C12H20FeO14

Molecular Weight: 444.12

MDL number: MFCD00075298

EINECS: 206-076-3

PRODUCT Properties

• Density: 0.79[at 20℃]
• vapor pressure: 2.399hPa at 10℃
• solubility: Freely but slowly soluble in water giving a greenish-brown solution, more readily soluble in hot water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 per cent).
• pka: 6.28[at 20 ℃]
• Odor: at 100.00?%. caramellic
• Water Solubility: 118g/L at 25℃
• Stability: May be light-sensitive - store in the dark.
• LogP: -2.6 at 25℃

Description and Uses

Ferrous Gluconate is a nutrient and dietary supplement that is a source of iron and a coloring adjunct. it is a yellowish gray to pale greenish yellow powder or granules with a burnt sugar odor. it has a solubility of 1 g in approximately 10 ml of water with slight heating. it is used by the pharmaceutical industry as an iron supplement in vitamin pills. it is used by olive growers to darken the olives to a uniform black color. it can function as an iron fortifier in corn and soy products, breakfast cereals, beverages, and dietary foods.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H302
• Precautionary statements: P264-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501
• Safety Statements: 22-24/25
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: LZ5150000
• Toxicity: child,TDLo,oral,162mg/kg (162mg/kg),GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA"GASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITING,JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association. Vol. 218, Pg. 1179, 1971.