Description

Iron(III) Citrate Hydrate, 98 is a high-purity, water-soluble coordination complex of iron and citric acid. This compound is valued for its bioavailability and role as a controlled iron source in critical industrial and research applications. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and chemical synthesis sectors seeking a reliable and consistent iron precursor.

Application

• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Ingredient: Used as an iron source in the formulation of dietary supplements and iron-fortified products.
• Biochemical & Microbiological Research: Serves as a defined iron source in cell culture media and microbial growth studies.
• Catalyst & Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or catalyst in organic synthesis and materials science applications.
• Water Treatment & Chelation: Employed in studies related to metal chelation and water purification processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in various analytical and spectroscopic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron(III) Citrate Hydrate, 98
CAS No.	334024-15-6
Molecular Formula	C6H5FeO7 · xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 244.95 g/mol (Contact for exact hydrate weight)
Synonyms	Ferric Citrate Hydrate; Iron Citrate Hydrate; Citric Acid Iron(III) Salt Hydrate; Trisodium Iron(III) Citrate (variants); Fe(III) Citrate; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid Iron(III) Salt; Iron(3+) Citrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Iron(III) Citrate Hydrate, 98 is produced under a quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing to confirm identity, purity, and conformance to specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish-brown to brown powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Fe)	Min. 16.0% - 18.5% (on anhydrous basis)
Purity (as Iron(III) Citrate Hydrate)	98% min.
Loss on Drying	10.0% - 20.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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