Iron(II) fumarate

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Iron(II) fumarate, also known as ferrous fumarate, is the iron (II) salt of fumaric acid, occurring as a reddish-orange powder, used to supplement iron intake. It has chemical formula C₄H₂FeO₄. Pure ferrous fumarate has an iron content of 32.87%. This means that one tablet of 300 mg iron fumarate will contain 105 mg of iron.

[edit] See also

• Regulation of iron uptake

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