Ferrous Gluconate USP24, BP98, FCC IV

 

Synonyms:

                                      IRON (II) GLUCONATE; IRON GLUCONATE; biofergate; bis(d-gluconato-o1,o2)-iro Cerevon; entron; fenton; feravol

CAS No.:                            299-29-6, 18829-42-0

EINECS No.:                      206-076-3

Molecular formula:

                                      C₁₂H₂₂FeO₁₄Zn·2H₂O

Molecular Weight:           482

Appearance:                     Yellow gray or light green powder or granules.

Organoleptic:                   Slightly caramel-like odor.

Solubility:                         it is easily soluble in water (10% in warm water), but almost insoluble in ethanol.

Character:                         High bioavailability, good solubility, slight iron smell and no astringency flavor.

Stability:                           May be light-sensitive - store in the dark.

Properties:

         white crystalline or granular powder; soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, chloroform and ether

Application:

         Ferrous gluconate is effectively used in the treatment of hypochromic anemia. The use of this compound compared with other iron preparations results in satisfactory reticulocyte responses, a high percentage utilization of iron, and daily increase in hemoglobin that a normal level occurs in a reasonably short time. Ferrous gluconate is also used as a food additive when processing black olives. It imparts a uniform jet black color to the olives.

Standard:

         It conforms to the requirement of FCC IV, USP24, and BP98

Specification: