It has a slight smell like burnt sugar. It is used as an iron supplement. Its chemical name is Iron (II) gluconate. It consists of ferrous (Fe²⁺) iron, combined with gluconic acid, and is valued for its relatively mild taste, good solubility, and bioavailability when compared to other iron salts.
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Product Name
Ferrous Gluconate
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Grades
IP, BP, USP, EP, JP, Pure
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CAS No.
299-29-6
Applications |
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| Food Industry | ● It can help maintain the color and texture of foods, especially in black olives during canning. ● It can be used as a color adjunct in food production. ● To enhance iron content added to various foods like grains, dairy products, baby food, and beverages. |
| Pharmaceutical Industry | ● In oral iron supplements for treating and preventing iron deficiency anemia. ● Often included in combination with other vitamins and minerals. |
| Industrial Industry | ● In electroplating, ferrous gluconate acts as a reducing agent, helping to deposit metal layers on other materials. ● It can be used as a chelating scavenger for hydrogen sulfide, helping to control odors in industrial processes. |
Packing
- 25 kg HDPE bag with inner lining.
Note
- Store away from strong oxidizing agents and reducing agents to prevent chemical reactions.
