Iron(II) fumarate
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IUPAC name
(E)-But-2-enedioate; iron(2+)
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Other names
Ferrous fumarate; Feostat
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141-01-5 ![]() |
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3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
ChEMBL | ChEMBL1200640 ![]() |
ChemSpider | 10607713 ![]() |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.953 |
PubChem | 6433164 |
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Properties | |
C4H2FeO4 | |
Molar mass | 169.90128 |
Appearance | reddish-brown powder |
Odor | odorless |
Density | 2.435 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
Melting point | 280 °C (536 °F; 553 K) |
slightly soluble | |
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Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
LD50 (median dose)
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3850 mg/kg (oral, rat) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Iron(II) fumarate, also known as ferrous fumarate, is the iron(II) salt of fumaric acid, occurring as a reddish-orange powder, used to supplement iron intake. It has the chemical formula C4H2FeO4. Pure ferrous fumarate has an iron content of 32.87%, therefore one tablet of 300 mg iron fumarate will contain 98.6 mg of iron (548% Daily Value based on 18 mg RDI).
Iron supplement[edit]
Ferrous fumurate (Palafer, etc.) is often taken orally as an iron supplement.
See also[edit]
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