Description

Ferrous Gluconate Dihydrate is a vital organic iron salt widely used as a nutritional supplement and fortifying agent. This compound is valued for its high bioavailability and relative stability compared to other iron salts, making it a preferred choice for addressing iron deficiency. It serves critical roles in the pharmaceutical, food, and nutraceutical industries, where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount for product formulation and regulatory compliance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Grade Iron Supplement: A key active ingredient in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations for treating and preventing iron-deficiency anemia.
• Food Fortification: Used to enrich staple foods like flour, cereals, and infant formulas to improve public nutritional intake.
• Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into multivitamin/mineral complexes and standalone iron supplements for over-the-counter (OTC) health products.
• Animal Feed Additive: Enhances the iron content in premixes for livestock, poultry, and pet food to support blood health and growth.
• Cosmetic Applications: Found in certain skincare products for its potential antioxidant properties and role in skin metabolism.
• Clinical Nutrition: Used in medical nutrition products and parenteral solutions under strict pharmaceutical controls.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferrous Gluconate Dihydrate
CAS No.	12389-15-0
Molecular Formula	C12H22FeO14 • 2H2O
Molecular Weight	482.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Iron(II) Gluconate Dihydrate; Ferrous Gluconate USP; Gluconic Acid Iron(2+) Salt Dihydrate; Iron Bis(D-gluconate) Dihydrate; D-Gluconic Acid, Iron(2+) Salt, Dihydrate; E579 (Food Additive Code); FE-GLU-02 (common abbreviation); NSC 20295
EINECS	239-802-9

Quality Control

Our Ferrous Gluconate Dihydrate is manufactured under a quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of target industries. We can supply grades compliant with USP, FCC, and BP/EP monographs. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles, is provided with each batch to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to air and moisture. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish-gray or pale greenish-yellow powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	97.0% - 102.0% (as C12H22FeO14)
Loss on Drying	6.0% - 10.0%
Chloride	≤ 0.07%
Sulfate	≤ 0.1%
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 ppm
Reducing Substances	Conforms
Oxalates	Conforms

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