Title: Calcium Ferrous Citrate
CAS Registry Number: 53684-61-0
Additional Names: Ferrous calcium citrate
Trademarks: Ferrocal; Rarical (Ortho)
Molecular Formula: C12H10Ca2FeO14
Molecular Weight: 514.20
Percent Composition: C 28.03%, H 1.96%, Ca 15.59%, Fe 10.86%, O 43.56%
Literature References: Prepn: Opfermann, US 2691666 (1954); Oroshnik, US 2812344 (1956 to Ortho Pharm.).
Derivative Type: Tetrahydrate
Properties: Tasteless powder, very stable to air oxidation.
Therap-Cat: Hematinic.
Keywords: Hematinic.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |