FERROUS GLUCONATE

Product Description

Heres a concise and professional Product Description for Ferrous Gluconate

 Ferrous Gluconate  Product Description

Chemical Name Ferrous Gluconate

Molecular Formula CHFeO

Molecular Weight 44614 gmol

CAS Number 299296

Appearance Light yellow to greyishgreen powder

Solubility Freely soluble in water practically insoluble in alcohol

 Description

Ferrous Gluconate is a yellowish to greygreen crystalline powder or granules used primarily as an iron supplement It is the ferrous Fe salt of gluconic acid and serves as a source of iron for the treatment and prevention of irondeficiency anemia It is more easily absorbed and gentler on the stomach compared to other iron salts

 Applications

 Pharmaceuticals Used in iron tablets capsules and syrups to treat iron deficiency anemia

 Food  Beverage Industry Fortification of foods like cereals juices and infant formula

 Nutraceuticals Used in dietary supplements and energy drinks

 Key Features

 High bioavailability

 Mild taste and odor

 Suitable for sensitive stomachs

 Approved by pharmacopeias USP BP EP

 Packaging

Available in HDPE drums or fiber drums with inner liners typically in 25 kg net weight

 Storage  Handling

Store in a cool dry and wellventilated area Keep container tightly closed Protect from moisture and direct sunlight