Title: Ferrous Citrate

CAS Registry Number: 23383-11-1

Literature References: Several forms of this salt are known. Prepn from citric acid and Fe powder: Oroshnik, Haffcke, US 2904573 (1959 to Ortho); and ferrous salts: Carlson, US 3091626 (1963 to Scherer).

 

Derivative Type: Monohydrate

Additional Names: Monoferrous acid citrate monohydrate

Properties: Powder. Practically insol in water, alcohol, acetone.

 

Derivative Type: Decahydrate

Additional Names: Triferrous dicitrate decahydrate

Properties: Very slightly colored powder or white crystals. Very stable to air oxidation. If H2O is removed by vacuum desiccation, the dehydrated ferrous salt rapidly oxidizes to a ferric salt. Practically insol in water, acetone.

 

Therap-Cat: Hematinic.

Keywords: Hematinic.