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Ferric ammonium citrate

IUPAC: azane;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;iron(3+)

C6H11FeNO7+3 Salts CAS 1185-57-5
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Formula / NotationC6H11FeNO7+3
CAS Number1185-57-5
Molecular Weight265.00
Density1.8 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
AppearanceFerric ammonium citrate is a yellowish brown to red solid with a faint odor of ammonia. It is soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken ...
Also Known Asazane;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;iron(3+); Ammonium ferric citrate; Iron ammonium citrate; 1185-57-5; Ferriseltz; Ammonium iron(III) citrate; Ferri Seltz; Ferric ammonium citrate, green; Ammonii ferri citras; Ammonium iron(3+) citrate
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What is Ferric ammonium citrate?

Ferric ammonium citrate (C6H11FeNO7+3) is a salt that appears as Ferric ammonium citrate is a yellowish brown to red solid with a faint odor of ammonia. It is soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken .... It has a molecular weight of 265.00 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is azane;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;iron(3+).

Formula & Notation

C6H11FeNO7+3

IUPAC Name: azane;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;iron(3+)

Other Names / Synonyms: azane;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;iron(3+); Ammonium ferric citrate; Iron ammonium citrate; 1185-57-5; Ferriseltz; Ammonium iron(III) citrate; Ferri Seltz; Ferric ammonium citrate, green; Ammonii ferri citras; Ammonium iron(3+) citrate

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Ferric ammonium citrate is a yellowish brown to red solid with a faint odor of ammonia. It is soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken .... Molecular formula: C6H11FeNO7+3. Molecular weight: 265.00 g/mol. Density: 1.8 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Density1.8 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Molecular Weight265.00
AppearanceFerric ammonium citrate is a yellowish brown to red solid with a faint odor of ammonia. It is soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken ...

Uses & Applications

Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.

Safety Information

Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Ferric ammonium citrate
Formula C6H11FeNO7+3
CAS Number 1185-57-5
Molecular Weight 265.00
Category Salts
Synonyms azane;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;iron(3+); Ammonium ferric citrate; Iron ammonium citrate; 1185-57-5; Ferriseltz; Ammonium iron(III) citrate; Ferri Seltz; Ferric ammonium citrate, green; Ammonii ferri citras; Ammonium iron(3+) citrate

Frequently Asked Questions

Ferric ammonium citrate (C6H11FeNO7+3) is a salt that appears as Ferric ammonium citrate is a yellowish brown to red solid with a faint odor of ammonia. It is soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken .... It has a molecular weight of 265.00 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is azane;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;iron(3+).

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