Description

Ferrothreonine is a specialized organometallic compound that combines the essential amino acid threonine with an iron source. This unique chelated form is designed to enhance bioavailability and stability, making it a critical component in advanced nutritional and pharmaceutical formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the animal feed, human nutrition, and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors seeking a highly absorbable and efficacious source of iron.

Application

• Animal Feed Additive: As a highly bioavailable source of iron in premixes for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture to prevent anemia and support metabolic functions.
• Human Nutritional Supplements: Incorporated into dietary supplements, functional foods, and fortification programs due to its superior absorption profile compared to inorganic iron salts.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block or active ingredient in the synthesis of iron-containing therapeutic agents and hematinic preparations.
• Biochemical Research: Used in laboratory studies as a defined iron source in cell culture media and for investigating iron metabolism and chelation therapy.
• Veterinary Medicine: Formulated into injectable or oral solutions for the treatment of iron deficiency in companion animals and production animals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ferrothreonine
CAS No.	21526-17-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Iron Threonine Chelate; Iron(II) Threoninate; Threonine Iron Complex; Ferrous Threonine; Amino Acid Iron Chelate; Iron Amino Acid Chelate; Fe-Threonine; L-Threonine, iron complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ferrothreonine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for iron content, purity, and heavy metal limits. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting compliance with relevant standards, including feed grade and food grade specifications where applicable, are available upon request.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Fine powder
Color	Characteristic
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Fe Content)	≥ 15.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
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.