Description

Ferric Pyrophosphate is an inorganic iron salt of pyrophosphoric acid, recognized for its stability and bioavailability. This compound is essential for applications requiring a non-reactive, soluble source of iron, particularly where color and taste preservation are critical. It serves as a vital ingredient for manufacturers in the food fortification, pharmaceutical, and nutritional supplement industries seeking a high-quality mineral source.

Application

• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used as an iron fortificant in white flour, infant cereals, meal replacement powders, and nutritional beverages where it does not cause undesirable color changes.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Acts as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in iron supplement tablets, capsules, and liquid preparations for treating iron-deficiency anemia.
• Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into multivitamin/mineral complexes, prenatal vitamins, and standalone iron supplements for its good tolerability and absorption.
• Animal Nutrition (Feed Premixes): Serves as a source of essential iron in premixes for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture feed to support metabolic functions and prevent anemia.
• Specialty Catalysts: Employed in certain chemical synthesis processes and catalyst formulations within the fine chemical industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferric Pyrophosphate
CAS No.	1332-96-3
Molecular Formula	Fe4(P2O7)3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	745.21 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Iron(III) Pyrophosphate; Ferric Diphosphate; Tetrafron Tris(pyrophosphate); Diphosphoric Acid, Iron(3+) Salt; INS No. 451(iii); E 451(iii); Food Grade Iron Pyrophosphate; FCC Grade Ferric Pyrophosphate
EINECS	215-574-1

Quality Control

Our Ferric Pyrophosphate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We offer grades compliant with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and pharmaceutical standards, ensuring suitability for sensitive applications. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal limits, and other critical parameters, available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after initial use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and potential caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to buff-colored powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Fe)	24.0% - 26.0%
Lead (Pb)	≤ 2 mg/kg
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 mg/kg
Loss on Drying	≤ 20.0%
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 1.0%

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