Ferrous lactate
Agent Name
Ferrous lactate
CAS Number
5905-52-2
Formula
C3-H6-O3.1/2Fe
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Iron(2+) 2-hydroxypropanoate, (1:2); Iron(2+) lactate; Iron(2+) lactate, (1:2); Lactic acid, iron(2+) salt (2:1); Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, iron(2+) salt (2:1); Iron(II) lactate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Trihydrate: Greenish-white solid; [Merck Index] Light green solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a food color and medication (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
Other Information
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