Iron(II) lactate
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| IUPAC name
Ferrous 2-hydroxypropanoate
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| Other names
Iron dilactate
Iron(II) lactate E585 | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.025.098 |
| E number | E585 (acidity regulators, ...) |
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| Properties | |
| C6H10FeO6 | |
| Molar mass | 233.99 g/mol |
| Appearance | greenish-white powder |
| Melting point | 500 °C (932 °F; 773 K) |
| trihydrate: 2.1 g/100ml (10 °C) 8.5 g/100ml (100 °C) dihydrate: 2% (25 °C)[1] | |
| Solubility | soluble in alkali citrates negligible in alcohol insoluble in ether |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Ferrous lactate, or iron(II) lactate, is a chemical compound consisting of one atom of iron (Fe2+) and two lactate anions. It has the chemical formula Fe(C3H5O3)2.
Uses[edit]
It is used as a food additive with E number E585. It is an acidity regulator and colour retention agent, and is also used to fortify foods with iron.
Safety[edit]
It is toxic and may cause irritation. Avoid inhalation of dusts. Remove all contamination, rinse with plenty of water. May cause some health symptoms including nausea after ingestion both acute and delayed.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Iron(II) lactate dihydrate MSDS Archived 2014-05-03 at the Wayback Machine. at Jost Chemical
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