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Ferrous fumarate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Ferrous fumarate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Ferrous fumarate;Iron(II) fumarate;Ferrospan |
| Chinese name | 富马酸亚铁 |
| Chinese synonyms | 富马酸亚铁;反丁烯二酸亚铁;富血铁 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 141-01-5 |
| EINECS No. | 205-447-7 |
| Molecular formula | C4H2FeO4 |
| Molecular weight | 169.9 |
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Technical indicators
Assay (as Fe) 31.0–33.0%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; loss on drying ≤1.0%; sulfate ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
Reddish-orange to red-brown powder, slightly soluble in water, good iron bioavailability
Application scenarios
Food iron supplement, pharmaceutical iron supplement, feed additive