Ferrous citrate
Agent Name
Ferrous citrate
CAS Number
23383-11-1
Formula
C6-H8-O7.x-Fe
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Monoferrous acid citrate; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, iron(2+) salt; Citric acid, iron(2+) salt; Iron(2+) 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate; Iron(2+) citrate; Iron(II) citrate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White solid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used to treat iron deficiency anemia; [Merck Index]
Comments
See "Iron salts, soluble."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3, as Fe (soluble iron salts)
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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