- Iron(II) gluconate
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IUPACName=iron; (2R,3R,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid
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CASNo=299-29-6
PubChem=9291
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]
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Formula=C12H24FeO14
MolarMass=448.156
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ExternalMSDS = [http://msds.chem.ox.ac.uk/FE/ferrous_gluconate_hydrate.html Oxford MSDS]
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Autoignition=Iron(II) gluconate, or ferrous gluconate, [ [http://sci-toys.com/ingredients/ferrous_gluconate.html SciToys.com ferrous gluconate information page] ] 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". [ [http://www.drugs.com/MTM/ferrous_gluconate.html Drugs.com ferrous gluconate summary] ] It is also present in the combination supplementdianazene , a vitamin mixture created byL. Ron Hubbard and used in the religionScientology .Fact|date=June 2008 Ferrous gluconate is 11.6% elemental iron.Ferrous gluconate is used as a
food additive when processing blackolive s. It imparts a uniform jet black colour to the olives. [ [http://www.cspinet.org/reports/chemcuisine.htm CSPI's Guide to Food Additives] ]Notes and references
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