Chemical Properties
red to brown powder
Uses
Medicine, blueprint paper.
Uses
Ferric Citrate is a nutrient supplement that is prepared from reac-
tion of citric acid with ferric hydroxide. it is a compound of indefi-
nite ratio of citric acid and iron. the ingredient may be used in
infant formula. it is also termed iron (iii) citrate.
Definition
ChEBI: Iron(III) citrate is an iron chelate resulting from the combination of iron(3+) and citrate(3-). It has a role as an anti-anaemic agent and a nutraceutical. It contains a citrate(3-) and an iron(3+).
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety Profile
When heated to
decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
irritating fumes.
