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Ferrous gluconate

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Ferrous gluconate is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.

Ferrous gluconate (Wikipedia)

Iron(II) gluconate, or ferrous gluconate, is a black compound often used as an iron supplement. It is the iron(II) salt of gluconic acid. It is marketed under brand names such as Fergon, Ferralet and Simron.

Iron(II) gluconate
Names
Systematic IUPAC name
Iron; (2R,3R,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.131.978 Edit this at Wikidata
E number E579 (acidity regulators, ...)
UNII
  • InChI=1S/2C6H12O7.Fe/c2*7-1-2(8)3(9)4(10)5(11)6(12)13;/h2*2-5,7-11H,1H2,(H,12,13);/q;;+2/p-2/t2*2-,3-,4+,5-;/m11./s1 checkY
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  • InChI=1/2C6H12O7.Fe/c2*7-1-2(8)3(9)4(10)5(11)6(12)13;/h2*2-5,7-11H,1H2,(H,12,13);/q;;+2/p-2/t2*2-,3-,4+,5-;/m11./s1
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Properties
FeC12H22O14
Molar mass 446,14528 g/mol
Appearance light yellow to brown powder
Odor slight caramel odor
Melting point 188 °C (370 °F; 461 K) dihydrate
soluble
Solubility soluble in glycerin
negligible in alcohol
Pharmacology
B03AA03 (WHO)
B03AD05 (WHO) (combination with folic acid)
Hazards
Safety data sheet (SDS) Oxford MSDS
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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