Ferrous Lactate Gluconate
| CAS No.: |
77169-04-8 |
| Molecular Weight: |
448.156 g/mol |
| Chemical Formula |
C12H24FeO14 |
Ferrous gluconate is a compound with the molecular formula Fe(C_6H_12O_6)Fe. It is a type of iron supplement that is commonly used in food and medicine. The compound is made up of iron (Fe) and glucose (C_6H_12O_6) molecules. It is an important source of iron for people who are deficient in this essential mineral. Ferrous gluconate is also known as ferrous sulfamethionine or ferrous fumarate. It is a popular choice for iron supplementation because it is well-tolerated and has a high bioavailability.
