Ferrous Gluconate USP
| Product Name: | Ferrous Gluconate USP |
| Product Formula: | C12H22FeO14. 2H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 482.17 |
| CAS Number: | 12389-15-0 |
| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | Yellowish-gray or pale greenish yellow, fine powder or granules, having a slight odor resembling that of burned sugar | USP |
| 2 | Solubility | Soluble in water, with slight heating; practically insoluble in alcohol | USP |
| 3 | Identification: A. Thin-layer chromatography B. Test B |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
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| 4 | Loss on drying | Between 6.5 % and 10.0 % | USP |
| 5 | Chloride | Not more than 0.07 % | USP |
| 6 | Oxalic acid | Shall pass the test | USP |
| 7 | Sulfate | Not more than 0.1 % | USP |
| 8 | Arsenic | Not more than 3 ppm | USP |
| 9 | Limit of ferric iron | Not more than 2.0 % | USP |
| 10 | Limit of lead | Not more than 0.001 % | USP |
| 11 | Mercury | Not more than 3 ppm | USP |
| 12 | Reducing sugars | Shall pass the test | USP |
| 13 | Assay as C12 H22FeO14 (On dried basis) |
97.0 % - 102.0 % | USP |
Storage: Store in a well-closed container at a temperature not exceeding 25°C, protected from direct sunlight and Moisture, unless otherwise specified.
Retest Period: 3 years from the date of manufacture.
