Ferric Ammonium Citrate
Ferric Ammonium Citrate is a chemical compound with the formula (NH4)5[Fe(C6H4O7)2]·xH2O.It is typically available in various colors, including green and brown, depending on the specific form and hydration state.
Description
Ferric Ammonium Citrate is a chemical compound with the formula (NH4)5[Fe(C6H4O7)2]·xH2O.It is typically available in various colors, including green and brown, depending on the specific form and hydration state.
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Product Name |
Ferric Ammonium Citrate |
| Catalog Number | PU22000035 |
| CAS No. | 1185-57-5 |
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Molecular Formula |
C6H8O7·xFe3+· yNH3 |
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Molecular Weight |
265.00 gm/mol |
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Grade |
PUURETA (Pure) |
| HS Code | 29181550 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals |
| EC Number | 1185-57-5 |
| Synonyms | Iron and Ammonium Citrate, Ammonium ferric citrate |
Ferric Ammonium Citrate is a chemical compound with the formula (NH4)5[Fe(C6H4O7)2]·xH2O.It is typically available in various colors, including green and brown, depending on the specific form and hydration state.
|
Product Name |
Ferric Ammonium Citrate |
| Catalog Number | PL22000035 |
| CAS No. | 1185-57-5 |
|
Molecular Formula |
C6H8O7·xFe3+· yNH3 |
|
Molecular Weight |
265.00 gm/mol |
|
Grade |
PLURAATA (Extra Pure) |
| HS Code | 29181550 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals |
| EC Number | 1185-57-5 |
| Synonyms | Iron and Ammonium Citrate, Ammonium ferric citrate |
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Appearance |
Crystalline mass or orange-yellow or brownish-yellow crystals, very hygroscopic. |
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Solubility |
Very soluble in water |
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Assay |
99.00% |
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Acidity |
0.20% |
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Free Chlorine |
0.001% |
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Sulphate (Max.) |
0.010% |
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Ferrous Iron (Max.) |
0.0150% |
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Lead (Max.) |
0.0020% |
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Arsenic (Max.) |
0.0005% |
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Zinc (Max.) |
0.0030% |
Pharmaceuticals: Ferric Ammonium Citrate is used in pharmaceutical formulations as an iron supplement. It is commonly found in liquid or syrup-based iron supplements prescribed to treat iron-deficiency anemia.
Food and Beverage Industry: It is sometimes used as a food additive (E381) in certain processed foods and beverages to fortify them with iron, especially in cases where there may be a need to increase iron intake.
Analytical Chemistry: Ferric Ammonium Citrate is used in various analytical techniques, including the Folin-Ciocalteu assay, to determine the concentration of reducing agents or compounds in a solution. It reacts with reducing agents to produce a colored complex that can be quantified.
Photography: In photography, Ferric Ammonium Citrate is used as an ingredient in light-sensitive emulsions and photographic chemicals. It is especially employed in blueprints and blueprinting processes.
Dyeing and Textile Industry: It can be used in the dyeing and textile industry as a mordant to help fix dyes to fabrics, improving colorfastness.
Laboratory Reagent: Ferric Ammonium Citrate is used as a reagent in chemical laboratories for various experiments and reactions.
Biotechnology: It can be used as a component in culture media for microbiological and cell culture applications.
