Description

Ferrous CAS NO 34459-32-0 is a high-purity inorganic iron compound, typically supplied as a fine powder or crystalline solid. This material is essential for applications requiring a bioavailable source of iron, offering critical performance in nutritional and industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, food fortification, and agricultural sectors for its role in addressing iron deficiency and as a catalyst or precursor.

Application

• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Formulations: As an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) or excipient in iron supplements and multivitamin preparations.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used to enrich staple foods, infant formulas, and dietary products to prevent and treat nutritional iron deficiencies.
• Animal Feed Additive: Incorporated into premixes to enhance the nutritional value of feed for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Serves as a micronutrient in fertilizers and soil amendments to correct iron chlorosis in plants.
• Chemical Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a precursor or catalyst in various organic synthesis and industrial chemical processes.
• Laboratory & Research Reagent: Employed in analytical chemistry and life science research as a standard or reagent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferrous
CAS No.	34459-32-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Ferrous compound (CAS 34459-32-0); Iron(II) compound; Ferrous salt; Ferrous ion source; Nutritional iron; Iron supplement compound; Iron, bivalent
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ferrous CAS NO 34459-32-0 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. For long-term stability, storage under an inert atmosphere is recommended to mitigate oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Fine powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
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.