Description

Ammonium Ferric Citrate is a complex inorganic salt of iron and ammonium with citric acid. This compound is valued for its bioavailability and solubility, making it an effective source of iron in various formulations. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical, food fortification, and analytical chemistry industries. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for industrial and laboratory applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Used as an iron supplement in tablet and liquid formulations to treat iron-deficiency anemia.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Acts as a nutritional additive to enrich foods like flour, cereals, and infant formula with bioavailable iron.
• Microbiological Culture Media: Serves as an iron source in the preparation of selective culture media for laboratory diagnostics.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed in chemical analysis and as a developer in blueprint (cyanotype) and other photographic processes.
• Feed Additive: Incorporated into animal feed premixes to prevent iron deficiency in livestock and poultry.
• Water Treatment: Functions in certain water purification processes as a coagulant aid.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Ferric Citrate
CAS No.	1185-57-5
Molecular Formula	C6H8FeNO7 (approximate for brown-green type)
Molecular Weight	Approx. 285.93 g/mol (for C6H8FeNO7)
Synonyms	Ferric Ammonium Citrate; Iron(III) Ammonium Citrate; Ammonium Iron(III) Citrate; FAC; Iron Ammonium Citrate; Ammonium Ferric Citrate, Green; Ammonium Ferric Citrate, Brown; Ammonium Iron Citrate
EINECS	214-686-6

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Ferric Citrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets specifications for identity, purity, and iron content. We can supply material compliant with relevant pharmacopeial standards (e.g., USP, BP, EP) for pharmaceutical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in original packaging to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown or green scales or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Fe content)	16.5% - 18.5%
Solubility (in water)	Freely soluble, clear solution
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.