Ferrous Fumarate CAS 141-01-5

What Ferrous Fumarate Is

Ferrous fumarate is the iron(II) salt of fumaric acid, an orange red to reddish brown, odorless and tasteless crystalline solid. It carries iron in the ferrous Fe2+ state, the form used in oral iron replacement products, and the fumarate counterion gives an organic iron source that is easier on the stomach than ferrous sulfate. The powder is only slightly soluble in water, barely soluble in ethanol and dissolves in dilute acid, and it melts above 280 °C. Fe2+ oxidizes toward ferric on exposure to air, moisture or light and the color deepens, so dry, sealed, light protected storage matters. UATChem supplies pharmacopoeia, food and feed grades as powder or direct compression granules, with assay, iron content and loss on drying reported on the COA for each lot.

Pharma, Supplement, Food and Feed Use

• Pharmaceutical API. Pharmacopoeia grade ferrous fumarate for oral tablets, capsules, chewables and syrups used in iron deficiency, covered by USP, EP and BP monographs.
• Dietary supplements. Iron supplements and multivitamin mineral formulas for women, pregnancy and children, as powder or direct compression granules.
• Food fortification. FCC grade material used to fortify cereals, infant and functional food products with iron.
• Animal feed. Feed grade iron for piglets and young livestock and for mineral premix formulations.

Typical Specifications

Pharmacopoeia, food and feed grades differ in assay, iron content and loss on drying, with compendial material meeting USP, EP, BP or FCC on request; values are reported on the COA for each lot, and the physical constants below identify the material.

Packaging, Documents and Ordering

• Packed in 25 kg woven bags or fiber drums with sealed liner and in 1000 kg FIBC bulk bags; packs stay sealed, dry, light protected and cool to stop Fe2+ oxidation and moisture uptake, with nitrogen flushed or extra liner options open for discussion.
• Ferrous fumarate is an iron replacement ingredient used at defined doses, with standard dust protection in handling. Every lot carries a COA with assay, iron content, loss on drying, particle size and ferric or Fe2+ status, together with TDS and SDS; USP, EP, BP or FCC compendial documents and samples can be discussed at inquiry.
• For a quote, UATChem needs the grade (pharmacopoeia, food or feed), form (powder or direct compression granules), quantity, packing and destination port.

FAQ

Q: What is ferrous fumarate used for?

A: It is an organic ferrous iron salt for iron deficiency tablets and capsules, plus supplements, food and feed fortification.

Q: Is ferrous fumarate soluble in water?

A: It is slightly soluble in water and barely in ethanol but dissolves in dilute acid, supplied as powder or DC granules.

Q: How should ferrous fumarate be stored?

A: Fe2+ iron oxidizes in air, moisture and light, so packs stay sealed, dry and dark in a cool place to hold the ferrous state.