Ammonium ferric citrate CAS NO.1185-57-5

Product Name:	Ammonium ferric citrate
Synonyms:	1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylicacid,2-hydroxy-,ammoniumiron(3+)salt;2,3-propanetricarboxylicacid,2-hydroxy-ammoniumiron(3+)salt;2,3-propanetricarboxylicacid,2-hydroxy-ammoniumiron(3++)salt;Ammoniumironcitrate;citricacid,ammoniumiron(3+)salt;Ferricammoniumcitrae;Ironandammoniumcit-rate;FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE
CAS:	1185-57-5
MF:	C12H22FeN3O14
MW:	488.16
EINECS:	214-686-6
Product Categories:	Organic-metal salt

Ammonium ferric citrate Chemical Properties

storage temp.	Store at RT.
form	powder
Water Solubility	1200 g/L (20 ºC)
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
Merck	14,4017
CAS DataBase Reference	1185-57-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ammonium iron(3+) salt(1185-57-5)

Safety Information

Ammonium ferric citrate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties	brownish-yellow to brown powder
Usage	Hematinic
General Description	Ammonium ferric citrate is a yellowish brown to red solid with a faint odor of ammonia. Ammonium ferric citrate is soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. Ammonium ferric citrate is used in medicine, in making blueprints, and as a feed additive.
Air & Water Reactions	Water soluble.
Reactivity Profile	Acidic salts, such as Ammonium ferric citrate, are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydrogen ions and have pH's of less than 7.0. They react as acids to neutralize bases. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of inorganic acids, inorganic oxoacids, and carboxylic acid. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible. Many of these compounds catalyze organic reactions. Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen or ammonia gas may be formed in fires [USCG, 1999].
Health Hazard	Inhalation of dust irritates nose and throat. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach. Dust irritates eyes and causes mild irritation of skin on prolonged contact.
Fire Hazard	Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen or ammonia gas may be formed in fires.