Ferrous Gluconate

C₁₂H₂₂FeO₁₄

IUPAC: Iron(II) gluconate

CAS: 299-29-6

Aperçu

Ferrous gluconate is an iron supplement with better GI tolerance than ferrous sulfate. It is also used as a food colorant to darken ripe olives.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 22 1,0080
Carbon C 12 12,0110
Oxygen O 14 15,9990
Iron Fe 1 55,8450

Composition élémentaire

H
5,0%
C
32,3%
O
50,2%
Fe
Iron ×1
12,5%

Usages

  • Iron supplement
  • Olive colorant (E579)
  • Food fortification

Le saviez-vous

  • Used to turn ripe olives uniformly black through oxidation of the iron-tannin complex

Structure

SMILES

C(C(C(C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O.C(C(C(C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O.[Fe+2]

Propriétés

Type
salt
État
solid
Masse molaire
446,14 g/mol
Solubilité
100 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
446,0359
TPSA
283,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
10
H-Bond Acceptors
14
Rotatable Bonds
8
Heavy Atoms
27
Complexity
165,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferrous Gluconate?
Ferrous Gluconate (C₁₂H₂₂FeO₁₄) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Iron(II) gluconate.
What is the molecular weight of Ferrous Gluconate?
Ferrous Gluconate has a molar mass of 446.14 g/mol.
What state is Ferrous Gluconate at room temperature?
Ferrous Gluconate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Ferrous Gluconate organic or inorganic?
Ferrous Gluconate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Ferrous Gluconate?
Ferrous Gluconate (C₁₂H₂₂FeO₁₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Iron (Fe).