| Bioactivity | Iron(II) fumarate (Ferrous fumarate) is the iron(II) salt of fumaric acid. Iron(II) fumarate is an orally active dietary supplement and has the potential for iron deficiency anemia treatment[1][2][3]. |
| Name | Iron(II) fumarate |
| CAS | 141-01-5 |
| Formula | C4H2FeO4 |
| Molar Mass | 169.90 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Zlotkin S, et al. Treatment of anemia with microencapsulated ferrous fumarate plus ascorbic acid supplied as sprinkles to complementary (weaning) foods. Am J Clin Nutr. 2001 Dec;74(6):791-5. [2]. Zlotkin S, et al. Use of microencapsulated iron(II) fumarate sprinkles to prevent recurrence of anaemia in infants and young children at high risk. Bull World Health Organ. 2003;81(2):108-15. [3]. Vesna D. Nikolić, et al. The synthesis and characterization of iron(II): Gluconate. Advanced technologies. 3(2) (2014) 16-24. |