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Ferrous Citrate or Iron Citrate

CAS No.: 563-71-3 or 1335-56-4 8001-10-3 or 14476-16-5
Molecular Weight: 115.85 g/mol
Chemical Formula FeCO3

Ferrous citrate, or iron(II) citrate, describes coordination complexes containing citrate anions with Fe (II) formed in aqueous solution.

General Specifications of Ferrous Citrate or Iron Citrate:
CAS Number: 23383-11-1
Chemical Formula: FeC6H6O7
Molecular Weight: 245.95
Appearance: Yellowish white powder.
Ferrous Content (Fe II): 20% to 22%
Ferric content (Fe III): 1% maximum.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Chloride: 500 ppm maximum.
Sulfate: 1000 ppm maximum.
Arsenic: 3 ppm maximum.
Heavy metals: 20 ppm maximum.
Cadmium: 3 ppm maximum.


Ferrous Citrate FCC Food Grade
FeC6H6O7 --- Formula wt 245.95
CAS: [23383-11-1]

DESCRIPTION
Ferrous Citrate occurs as a slightly gray-green powder or as white crystals.
Function: Nutrient.

REQUIREMENTS
Identification: A 1:10 aqueous solution gives positive tests for Ferrous Iron and for Citrate.
Assay: Not less than 22% of ferrous Fe.
Chloride: Not more than 0.2%.
Ferric Iron: Not more than 3.0%.
Lead: Not more than 2 mg/kg.
Sulfate: Not more than 0.06%.

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