Molekula
Iron (II) gluconate hydrate
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Iron (II) gluconate hydrate is a water-soluble iron salt used primarily as a dietary supplement to treat iron-deficiency anemia and support iron metabolism. It provides a gentle, bioavailable source of ferrous iron with reduced gastrointestinal side effects compared to other iron salts. This chemical has a CAS number of 22830-45-1, with the molecular formula [HOCH2[CH(OH)]4CO2]2Fe · 2H2O and a molecular weight of 482.17 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions and carries no signal word under standard handling. Molekula supplies Iron (II) gluconate hydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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250 g — $138.70 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to yellow powder/ solid |
| Optical Rotation | +5.0 to +10.0° |
| Purity | ≥ 99.0% |
| HNMR | Conforms to structure |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90033396 |
| CAS Number | 22830-45-1 |
| IUPAC Name | iron(2+);bis((2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate);hydrate |
| Molecular Formula | [HOCH2[CH(OH)]4CO2]2Fe · 2H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 482.17 |
| Exact Mass | 464.0465 |
| SMILES | C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O.C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O.O.[Fe+2] |
| InChIKey | BJBSKTPEFSQVHL-XRDLMGPZSA-L |
| InChI | InChI=1S/2C6H12O7.Fe.H2O/c2*7-1-2(8)3(9)4(10)5(11)6(12)13;;/h2*2-5,7-11H,1H2,(H,12,13);;1H2/q;;+2;/p-2/t2*2-,3-,4+,5-;;/m11../s1 |
| PubChem CID | 443752 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29181650 |
| Tariff Code | 2918160090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H303 May be harmful if swallowed
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- BJBSKTPEFSQVHL-XRDLMGPZSA-L
- C12H24FeO15
- ferrous;(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate;hydrate
- Iron D-gluconate dihydrate
- iron(2+);(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate;hydrate
- Iron(II) D-gluconate dihydrate
Frequently asked questions
What is Iron (II) gluconate hydrate commonly used for?
It is primarily used as a dietary iron supplement, iron fortification agent in foods, and in pharmaceutical formulations to treat iron deficiency.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is [HOCH2[CH(OH)]4CO2]2Fe · 2H2O, with a molecular weight of 482.17 g/mol.
How should Iron (II) gluconate hydrate be stored?
Store in a cool, dry place at ambient temperature, away from moisture and strong oxidizing agents.
What grades or purities of Iron (II) gluconate hydrate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies it in **pharmaceutical grade** and **food-grade** purity, meeting USP/NF and FDA standards.
Can Molekula supply Iron (II) gluconate hydrate in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk quantities with flexible packaging options (drums, bags, or custom solutions) for industrial and commercial buyers.
What documentation comes with an order of Iron (II) gluconate hydrate?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.
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