Ferrous gluconate

CAS 299-29-6C12H22FeO14446.14 g/mol

IUPAC: iron(2+);bis((2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate)

Ferrous gluconate molecular structure

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical and chemical properties
Melting Point	The melting point for D-gluconic acid, ferrous salt dihydrate (98%) is 188 °C, decomposes. The specific optical rotation is +6.7 deg at 25 °C (c=1, H2O). /Dihydrate/
Solubility	Soluble with slight heating in water. Practically insoluble in ethanol
pH	Between 4 and 5,5 (10 % solution)
Appearance	Dry Powder

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HS Code(s): 2918

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