Description

Ferrous Lactate is an organic iron salt of lactic acid, widely recognized for its high bioavailability and favorable solubility profile. This compound serves as a critical source of bioavailable iron, essential for addressing nutritional deficiencies and supporting vital biochemical processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and animal nutrition industries seeking a safe and effective iron fortifier.

Application

• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used as a nutritional additive to enrich products like flour, cereals, infant formula, and dietary supplements with bioavailable iron.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Serves as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in hematinic preparations and multivitamin supplements for treating iron-deficiency anemia.
• Animal Feed Premix: Incorporated into feed for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture to prevent iron deficiency and promote healthy growth and hemoglobin synthesis.
• Dietary Supplements: A key component in capsule, tablet, and liquid supplement formulations due to its good absorption and tolerability.
• Color & Food Additive: Functions as a color stabilizer and nutrient source in certain processed food products.
• Biotechnological Processes: May be used in microbial culture media and fermentation processes as a source of essential iron.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferrous Lactate
CAS No.	5905-52-2
Molecular Formula	C6H10FeO6 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 233.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Iron(II) Lactate; Ferrous 2-Hydroxypropanoate; Lactic Acid, Iron(2+) Salt; Iron Dilactate; Ferrolac; E585 (Food Additive Code); 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Iron(2+) Salt
EINECS	227-608-0

Quality Control

Our Ferrous Lactate is produced under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with relevant industry standards such as Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and USP for pharmaceutical applications. All batches undergo rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and safety. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, heavy metals, and microbiological parameters is provided with each shipment.

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 product is easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air should be minimized to maintain stability and potency. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Greenish-white to yellowish powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Fe Content)	Min. 18.0% - 20.0% (on dried basis)
Loss on Drying	Max. 2.0%
Solubility (in water)	Freely soluble
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	Max. 3 ppm
Lead (Pb)	Max. 2 ppm
Mercury (Hg)	Max. 1 ppm
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard requirements

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