Description

Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown is a complex inorganic salt of iron, ammonium, and citric acid, widely recognized for its bioavailability and solubility. This compound is essential as a high-quality, consistent source of iron in applications where precise nutrient delivery and stability are critical. It serves as a vital raw material for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, food fortification, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Grade Iron Supplement: A key active ingredient in liquid and solid oral formulations for treating iron-deficiency anemia.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used to enrich products like infant formula, breakfast cereals, and nutritional drink mixes with bioavailable iron.
• Microbiological Culture Media: Acts as an iron source in selective media for the cultivation and identification of microorganisms.
• Feed Additive: Incorporated into animal feed premixes to prevent nutritional deficiencies and support livestock health.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reagent in laboratory testing and analysis.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or catalyst in various fine chemical manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown
CAS No.	1385-57-5
Molecular Formula	C6H8FeNO7 (approximate for the complex)
Molecular Weight	Approx. 285.9 g/mol (for C6H8FeNO7)
Synonyms	Ammonium Ferric Citrate; Iron Ammonium Citrate; FAC; Ferric Ammonium Citrate (Brown); Ammonium Iron(III) Citrate; Iron(III) Ammonium Citrate; Food Additive E381; INS 381
EINECS	215-724-1

Quality Control

Our Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades suitable for pharmaceutical (USP/EP), food (FCC), and technical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters to ensure compliance with your specific requirements and global regulatory standards.

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 light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brownish-red granules or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Fe content)	16.5% - 18.5%
Solubility (in water)	Clear solution
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Chlorides (Cl)	≤ 0.05%
Sulfates (SO4)	≤ 0.1%
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.