Ferric ammonium citrate
IUPAC: azane;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;iron(3+)
| Formula / Notation | C6H11FeNO7+3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1185-57-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 265.00 |
| Density | 1.8 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| 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 ... |
| Also Known As | 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 |
| Category | Salts |
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
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
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.8 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 265.00 |
| 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 ... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
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+).
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Ferric ammonium citrate is: C6H11FeNO7+3