Iron Lactate
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Ferrous Lactate
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
39048-24-3
EC
N/A
Food Code
E585
Iron lactate is a green powder with formula C6H10FeO6 and molecular weight 257.99 g/mol. Density ~1.6 g/cm³, soluble in water, used as iron fortifier; obtained from lactic acid.
Iron Lactate
Used in food fortification for juices; supplements for anemia; cosmetics for color; pharmaceuticals for iron; animal feed for growth; in beverages.
Low toxicity; may irritate skin. Stable; use PPE; no major hazards but monitor intake.
Supplied in 25kg drums; store dry per ChemicalBook MSDS.
