Iron Ammonium Citrate
Ferric Ammonium Citrate
- CAS
- 1185-57-5
- EC
- 214-686-6
- Food Code
- E381
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Pharma & Healthcare
Iron Ammonium Citrate (CAS 1185-57-5) is a ferric salt of citric acid, supplied as a green powder and obtained from citric acid and iron salts; it acts as an iron source in food fortification, in iron supplements and in pharmaceutical preparations for anemia.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C6H8O7.xFe.xH3N |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 488.16 g/mol |
| Form | powder |
| Color | Green |
| Odor | Odorless to slight ammonia odor |
| Melting point | >193°C (dec.) |
| Boiling point | 498°C[at 101 325 Pa] |
| Density | 1.06[at 20°C] |
| Water solubility | 1200 g/L (20 °C) |
| pH | 6-8 (100g/l, H2O, 20°C) |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Irritant / harmful |
| HS code | 29181500 |
| Grades available | Food Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
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Iron Ammonium Citrate
Applications
Used in supplements for iron; food fortification; pharmaceuticals for anemia; cosmetics for pigments; animal feed for nutrition; in inks as colorant.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity; irritant to eyes/skin. Stable; use PPE; no major hazards but avoid ingestion.
Packaging
Packaged in 25kg bags; store cool.