ferrous citrate
citric acid iron(2+) salt
Identification
| Name | ferrous citrate |
| CAS Number | 23383-11-1 |
| EINECS | 245-625-1 |
| FDA UNII | 33KM3X4QQW |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H8 Fe O7 +2 |
| Molecular Weight | 247.96916000 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 184.1307c |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 23383-11-1 ; FERROUS CITRATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 184 -- DIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE |
Physical Properties
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 309.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000057 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 311.00 °F. TCC ( 155.20 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | -1.721 (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | nutrient supplements |
| Recommendation for ferrous citrate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for ferrous citrate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
citric acid iron(2+) salt
2-
hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid; iron(2+)
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