Iron Pyrophosphate
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Ferric Pyrophosphate
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
10058-44-3
EC
233-190-0
Food Code
Iron pyrophosphate is a tan powder with formula Fe4(P2O7)3 and molecular weight 745.20 g/mol. Density ~2.5 g/cm³, insoluble in water, soluble in acids; used as iron fortifier, obtained by precipitation.
Iron Pyrophosphate
Used in food fortification for cereals; supplements for anemia; cosmetics for color; pharmaceuticals for iron; animal feed for nutrition; in water treatment.
Low toxicity; dust irritates lungs. Stable; use PPE; no major hazards but avoid inhalation.
Supplied in 25kg bags; store dry per Sigma-Aldrich SDS.
