Name:  Ferrous gluconate

Synonyms:  Iron gluconate; Glucoferron

Molecular Structure:  

Molecular Formula:  C₁₂H₂₂FeO₁₄

Molecular Weight:  446.15

CAS Number:  299-29-6 (18829-42-0)

 

Iron (II) gluconate or ferrous gluconate is a black compound often used as an iron supplement. Ferrous gluconate is the iron (II) salt of gluconic acid. Ferrous gluconate is also present in the combination supplement dianazene, a vitamin mixture created by L. Ron Hubbard and used in the religion Scientology. Ferrous gluconate is used as a food additive when processing black olives. Ferrous gluconate imparts a uniform jet black colour to the olives.

 

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