Ferrous Gluconate
Chemical Formula: | C₁₂H₂₄FeO₁₄ |
Molecular weight | 448.16 |
.CAS No: | 299-29-6 |
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About Ferrous Gluconate
Ferrous gluconate is a black compound often used as an iron supplement. It is the iron(II) salt of gluconic acid. 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. The major activity of supplemental iron is in the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia. Iron has putative immune-enhancing, anticarcinogenic and cognition-enhancing activities.
Ferrous gluconate is also used as a food additive when processing black olives. It is represented by the food labeling E number E579 in Europe. It imparts a uniform jet-black color to the olives.
Product Number | Product Name | Form | Pharmacopoeia | Solvency | Storage conditions | Color | Purity | Additional information |
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151300105 | Ferrous Gluconate | Powder | USP | Its solution (l in 20) is acid to litmus. Soluble in water, with slight heating; practically insoluble in alcohol. | Preserve in tight containers. | Yellowish-gray or pale greenish-yellow, fine powder or granules | 97.0 % -102.0% on the dried basis. | Fine powder or granules |