Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate

Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate is commonly used as an iron supplement to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron (e.g., for anemia). Its therapeutic use is listed as hematologic agents and nutritional supplements. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Fesotyme, Irosul and Melanterite. Its PubChem CID is 62662.

CAS No 7782-63-0
Molecular Formula FeH14O11S
Molecular Weight 278.02 g/mol
Synonyms iron(2+);sulfate;heptahydrate

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