Ammonium ferric citrate

• CAT Number: M046822
• CAS Number: 1185-57-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H8O7 ·xFe3+ · yNH3
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Ferroptosis
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: azane;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;iron(3+)
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O7.Fe.H3N/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;;/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);;1H3/q;+3;/p-3
• InChIKey: FRHBOQMZUOWXQL-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• SMILES: C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.N.[Fe+3]

Ammonium ferric citrate is a complex of iron with ammonium and citrate ions, commonly used as an iron supplement in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia. It is a source of both ferrous and ferric iron, which the body can utilize to produce hemoglobin and red blood cells. In addition to its use in medicine, ammonium ferric citrate is also applied in the food industry as a colorant and fortifying agent. It has antioxidant properties and may support liver health and detoxification processes.