Ferrous Gluconate

1.Ferrous Gluconate 2. Molecular Weight: 446.15 Anhydrous 482.17 Dihydrate 3.Specification: USP/FCC/BP grade

1.Ferrous Gluconate2. Molecular Weight: 446.15 Anhydrous    482.17 Dihydrate3.Specification: USP/FCC/BP grade4. Characters: A greenish-yellow to grey powder or granules, freely but slowly soluble in water giving a greenish-brown solution, more readily soluble in hot water, practically insoluble in alcohol.

5.Application: Dietary supplement and food additive.

Chemical Name: Ferrous Gluconate2. Molecular Formula: C12 H 22 FeO 14 Anhydrous   C12 H 22 FeO 14· 2H 2 O Dihydrate3. Structural Formula:4. Molecular Weight: 446.15 Anhydrous    482.17 Dihydrate5. CAS No.: 12389-15-0 Dihydrate    299-29-6 Anhydrous6. Specification: USP/FCC/BP grade7. Characters: A greenish-yellow to grey powder or granules, freely but slowly soluble in water giving a greenish-brown solution, more readily soluble in hot water, practically insoluble in alcohol.8. Application: Dietary supplement and food additive.a. The product is the black dye used to color ripe olive.b. The product is used as iron supplement to cure iron deficiency anemia.c. Iron nutrition enhancer: Used in grain products, beverage, dairy products, baby and child foods, table salt and double-layered candy;9. Package: Fiber drum or all paper drum or kraft paper bag, 25Kg net each10. Storage: Stored in well-closed containers in a dry place at room temperature11. Transportation: Handle with care in order to avoid damaging the package, protect them from sunshine or rain. Item Specification USP FCC   Assay 97.0-102.0% 97.0-102.0% Ferrous iron content: 11.0%-12.8%(calculated from assay on as is basis) Identification AB(+) AB(+) Loss on Drying 6.5-10.0% 6.5-10.0% Chloride 0.07% max 0.07% max Solubility: Slowly soluble in water (10g in 100ml at 40-50°C) Oxalic Acid No Turbidity No Turbidity Sulfate 0.1% max 0.1% max Arsenic 3ppm max 3ppm max Bulk density: 0.66±0.02g/cm3(Granular)0.83±0.02g/cm3(Powder) Lead 10ppm max 10ppm max Mercury 3ppm max 3ppm max Ferric Iron 2.0% max 2.0% max   Reducing Sugar No red Percipitate No red Percipitate   Organic Volatile Impurities Meet the requirements     Particle Size 99% Thru 20-40mesh 40-60mesh 70mesh   Total Aerobic Count   100/g max   Total Molds   100/g max   Total Yeasts   100/g max   E Coli and Salmonella

Ferrous Gluconate