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:
Items | USP |
Assay, % | 97.0~102.0 |
Loss on drying, % | 6.5~10.0 |
Sulfate, % | ≤0.1 |
Chloride, % | ≤0.07 |
Ferric iron(as Fe3+), % | ≤2.0 |
Oxalic Acid | Passes test |
Reducing Sugars | Passes test |
Lead (as Pb), % | ≤ 0.001 |
Mercury (as Hg), % | ≤ 0.0003 |
Arsenic(as As), % | ≤ 0.0003 |
Organic volatile impurities | Meets the requirement |