Iron(II) gluconate
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| Molar mass | 446.14 g/mol |
| Appearance | light yellow to brown powder |
| Odor | slight caramel odor |
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| Solubility | soluble in glycerin negligible in alcohol |
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Iron(II) gluconate, or ferrous gluconate,[1] is a black compound often used as an iron supplement. It is the iron(II) salt of gluconic acid. It is marketed under brand names such as Fergon, Ferralet and Simron.[2]
Uses
Medical
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Food additive
Ferrous gluconate is also used as a food additive when processing black olives. It is represented by the food labeling E number E579 in Europe. It imparts a uniform jet black color to the olives.[4][5]
Toxicity
Ferrous gluconate may be toxic in case of overdose. Children may show signs of toxicity with ingestions of 10–20 mg/kg of elemental iron. Serious toxicity may result from ingestions of more than 60 mg/kg. Iron exerts both local and systemic effects: it is corrosive to the gastrointestinal mucosa, it can have a negative impact on the heart and blood (dehydration, low blood pressure, fast and weak pulse, shock), lungs, liver, gastrointestinal system (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting blood), nervous system (chills, dizziness, coma, convulsions, headache), and skin (flushing, loss of color, bluish-colored lips and fingernails).[6][7] The symptoms may disappear in a few hours, but then emerge again after 1 or more days. Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
See also
References
- ↑ SciToys.com ferrous gluconate information page
- ↑ Drugs.com ferrous gluconate summary
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- ↑ CSPI's Guide to Food Additives
- ↑ Antonio Higinio Sánchez Gómez, Pedro García García and Luis Rejano Navarro (Spain 2006). "Elaboration of table olives – 4.2.3. Colour fixation", p. 92, from digital.csic.es. Archived 2018-04-22. Retrieved 2019-03-01.
- ↑ Toxicity, Iron
- ↑ Iron overdose
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