FERRIC PYROPHOSPHATE

Product Description

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 Ferric Pyrophosphate  Product Description

Chemical Name Ferric Pyrophosphate

Synonyms IronIII Pyrophosphate

Molecular Formula FePO

Molecular Weight 74521 gmol

CAS Number 10058443

Appearance Yellow to light brown amorphous powder

Solubility Practically insoluble in water soluble in acids

 Description

Ferric Pyrophosphate is an ironbased compound used primarily for iron fortification It is a stable iron salt of pyrophosphoric acid Known for its minimal impact on taste color and texture of food it is widely used in food and nutritional products It provides a nonheme source of iron with good bioavailability especially when used in micronutrient formulations

 Applications

 Food Fortification Commonly added to cereals infant formulas dairy products and beverages to prevent irondeficiency anemia

 Pharmaceuticals  Nutraceuticals Used in tablets capsules and nutritional supplements

 Beverage Industry Used in clear and carbonated drinks due to its low solubility and stability

 Key Features

 Excellent organoleptic properties no metallic taste or odor

 Stable under processing and storage conditions

 Nonreactive with other nutrients in formulations

 Recognized as safe GRAS and approved for use by global regulatory bodies

 Packaging

Packed in 25 kg fiber drums or HDPE containers with double polyethylene liners to ensure protection from moisture and contamination

 Storage  Handling

Store in a cool dry and wellventilated area away from moisture and light Keep the container tightly closed