Salts & Minerals
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Ferrous gluconate
CAS Number
299-29-6
EC Number
206-076-3
E Number
E578
What is Ferrous gluconate?
Ferrous gluconate (CAS 299-29-6), also known as E579 and historically marketed as Cerevon, is an iron(II) salt of gluconic acid used in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing.
Where is Ferrous gluconate used?
- Food processing: stabilizer of the black color of ripe olives, preventing oxidative discoloration during canning and packaging
- Pharmaceuticals: bioavailable iron supplement active in oral dosage forms such as tablets, capsules and liquid tonics for iron-deficiency indications
- Cosmetics and personal care: chelating agent that sequesters trace metals, preventing emulsion destabilization and rancidity in topical products
- Food and beverage: pH buffer and mineral fortification ingredient in functional drinks and enriched products
- It functions as an iron source, color stabilizer and chelating agent in finished formulations.
Commercial specifications
- Fiber drums or multi-layer bags
- Bulk pallet quantities for industrial-scale procurement
Other Names (Synonyms)
iron gluconate|Iron(II) Gluconate|Cerevon|Feravol|Ferlucon|Ferrose|Iron, bis(D-gluconato-κO1,κO2)-|Gluconic acid, iron(2+) salt (2:1), D-|E579
What are the physical properties of Ferrous gluconate?
Density 0.79[at 20℃]
Appearance light grey solid
Odor Caramellic
Water Solubility 118g/L at 25℃
Vapor Pressure 2.399hPa at 10℃
Log P -2.6 at 25℃
How is Ferrous gluconate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
P301+P317 Get emergency medical help.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Ferrous gluconate?
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 2