Description

Ferric Valerate is an iron(III) salt of valeric acid, a coordination compound with the CAS registry number 10450-56-3. This specialty chemical serves as a critical source of bioavailable iron in advanced nutritional and pharmaceutical formulations. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the nutraceutical, animal feed, and fine chemical synthesis sectors seeking a high-purity, soluble iron source.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplement Ingredient: Used as a source of bioavailable iron in mineral supplements and fortified foods.
• Animal Nutrition Premix: Incorporated into feed additives to prevent and treat iron deficiency in livestock and poultry.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor or catalyst in the synthesis of specialized iron-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in research and analytical chemistry as a standard or reagent for specific synthetic pathways.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or reactant in organic synthesis and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferric Valerate
CAS No.	10450-56-3
Molecular Formula	C15H27FeO6 (commonly represented as Fe(C5H9O2)3)
Molecular Weight	359.21 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Iron(III) valerate; Iron valerate; Ferric pentanoate; Valeric acid, iron(3+) salt; Iron tris(pentanoate); Tris(valerato)iron; Iron(3+) valerate
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Quality Control

Our Ferric Valerate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to reddish-brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Fe content)	≥ 15.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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