Ferric ammonium citrate

Catalog Number	ACM1185575-1
CAS	1185-57-5
Structure
Synonyms	,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ammonium iron(3+) salt
IUPAC Name	Azane;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;iron(3+)
Molecular Weight	261.98
Molecular Formula	C6H8O7.x-Fe.x-H3N
Canonical SMILES	C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.N.[Fe+3]
InChI	FRHBOQMZUOWXQL-UHFFFAOYSA-K
InChI Key	InChI=1S/C6H8O7.Fe.H3N/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;;/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);;1H3/q;+3;/p-3
Melting Point	>193 °C(dec.)
Purity	95%+
Appearance	Green or brown powder
Complexity	211
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	3
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Exact Mass	261.965012
Heavy Atom Count	15
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Monoisotopic Mass	261.965012
pH	6-8 (100g/l, H2O, 20°C)
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Topological Polar Surface Area	142 Ų

Q&A

What is the chemical formula for Ferric Ammonium Citrate?

The chemical formula for Ferric Ammonium Citrate is MF:C6H11FeNO7.

What is the melting point of Ferric Ammonium Citrate?

The melting point of Ferric Ammonium Citrate is greater than 193°C.

What is the odor of Ferric Ammonium Citrate?

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is odorless to having a slight ammonia odor.

How soluble is Ferric Ammonium Citrate in water?

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is very soluble in water, with a solubility of 1200 g/L at 20 ºC.

What is the color of Ferric Ammonium Citrate?

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is green in color.

What is the primary function of Ferric Ammonium Citrate as a food additive?

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is used as a Nutrition Enhancer, particularly as a source of iron.

How is Ferric Ammonium Citrate produced?

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is produced by dissolving ferric hydroxide in citric acid, neutralizing with ammonia solution, and drying the product.

What is the primary use of Ferric Ammonium Citrate in printing?

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is used in printing, specifically in cyano type printing.

How is Ferric Ammonium Citrate used to determine hydrogen sulfide production in microbial metabolism?

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is used in Kligler iron deeps for determining hydrogen sulfide production in microbial metabolism.

What is the general description of Ferric Ammonium Citrate in terms of appearance and odor?

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is described as a yellowish brown to red solid with a faint odor of ammonia.