Description

Ferrous Pyrophosphate is an inorganic iron salt of pyrophosphoric acid, recognized by the CAS registry number 16037-88-0. It serves as a critical source of bioavailable iron, essential for addressing iron deficiency in various formulations. This compound is primarily sought by manufacturers in the food fortification and pharmaceutical industries for its stability and compatibility.

Application

• Food Fortification & Nutrition: Used as an iron supplement in infant formulas, breakfast cereals, meal replacement shakes, and dietary supplements to prevent and treat iron-deficiency anemia.
• Pharmaceuticals: An active ingredient in solid oral dosage forms like tablets and capsules, as well as in liquid multivitamin and mineral preparations.
• Animal Feed & Pet Food: Incorporated into premixes and complete feeds to ensure adequate iron intake for livestock, poultry, and pets, supporting hemoglobin synthesis and overall health.
• Specialty Chemicals: Acts as a precursor or catalyst in certain chemical synthesis processes and finds use in research and development laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferrous Pyrophosphate
CAS No.	16037-88-0
Molecular Formula	Fe2P2O7
Molecular Weight	285.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Diferrous diphosphate; Iron(II) pyrophosphate; Iron diphosphate; Diferrous pyrophosphate; Ferrous diphosphate; Pyrophosphoric acid, iron(2+) salt (1:2); FePP; EINECS 240-158-7
EINECS	240-158-7

Quality Control

Our Ferrous Pyrophosphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. It is tested to meet relevant specifications for food and pharmaceutical applications, including potential compliance with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and USP (United States Pharmacopeia) standards where applicable. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to ensure your quality and regulatory requirements are fully met.

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 each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to buff-colored powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Fe2P2O7)	≥ 95.0%
Iron Content (as Fe)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 1 ppm
Particle Size	Contact for details

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