Ferric Citrate is an iron coordination compound composed of ferric iron (Fe³⁺) and citric acid. It is widely used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications as a bioavailable iron source. Its therapeutic use is listed as hematologic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Iron(III) citrate and Fexeric. Its PubChem CID is 61300.
Ferric citrate
| CAS No | 2338-05-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C6H5FeO7 |
| Molecular Weight | 244.94 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;iron(3+) |
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Ferric Citrate is an iron coordination compound composed of ferric iron (Fe³⁺) and citric acid. It is widely used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications as a bioavailable iron source.
The listed CAS number is 2338-05-8.
The listed molecular formula is C6H5FeO7.
The listed molecular weight is 244.94 g/mol.
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;iron(3+).
The source lists Iron(III) citrate and Fexeric.