Iron(II) fumarate

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Iron(II) fumarate
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Names
IUPAC name
(E)-But-2-enedioate; iron(2+)
Other names
Ferrous fumarate; Feostat
Identifiers
141-01-5 YesY
ChEMBL ChEMBL1200640 N
ChemSpider 10607713 YesY
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PubChem 6433164
  • InChI=1S/C4H4O4.Fe/c5-3(6)1-2-4(7)8;/h1-2H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8);/q;+2/p-2/b2-1+; YesY
    Key: PMVSDNDAUGGCCE-TYYBGVCCSA-L YesY
  • InChI=1/C4H4O4.Fe/c5-3(6)1-2-4(7)8;/h1-2H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8);/q;+2/p-2/b2-1+;
    Key: PMVSDNDAUGGCCE-FMKVMNOJBF
  • [Fe+2].[O-]C(=O)/C=C/C([O-])=O
Properties
C4H2FeO4
Molar mass 169.90128
Appearance reddish-brown powder
Odor odorless
Density 2.435 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting point 280 °C (536 °F; 553 K)
slightly soluble
Pharmacology
ATC code B03AA02
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Iron(II) fumarate, also known as ferrous fumarate, is the iron(II) salt of fumaric acid, occurring as a reddish-orange powder, used to supplement iron intake. It has the chemical formula C4H2FeO4. Pure ferrous fumarate has an iron content of 32.87%, therefore one tablet of 300 mg iron fumarate will contain 98.6 mg of iron (548% Daily Value based on 18 mg RDI).

Iron supplement

Ferrous fumurate (Palafer, etc.) is often taken orally as an iron supplement.

See also


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