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Ferric citrate

Ferric citrate structure

Ferric citrate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    28633-45-6

  • Formula:

    C6H8O7.xFe

  • Chemical Name:

    Ferric citrate

  • Synonyms:

    1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid,2-hydroxy-,iron(3+) salt (1:?);Citric acid,iron(3+) salt;1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid,2-hydroxy-,iron(3+) salt;Ferric citrate;JTT 751

  • Categories:

    Organic Chemistry  >  Organometalate

Description

reddish brown scales; light sensitive; used in medicine and in blueprinting paper [HAW93]

Ferric citrate Basic Attributes

244.9447

244.93800

249-117-0

2918150000

Characteristics

141

Specific gravity: 1.8 at 20 deg C/4 deg C (solid)

309.6ºC at 760mmHg

155.2ºC

soluble H2O; insoluble alcohol

Keep well closed and protected from light.

Safety Information

3077

P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501

H315

Ferric citrate Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

It can be prepared by heating reaction between citric acid and iron hydroxide.

Uses

Ferric ammonium citrate intermediate.

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