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CasNo: 5905-52-2
MF: C6H10FeO6
Appearance: Light yellow green powder
Delivery Time: one week
Throughput: 1 million|Metric Ton|Year
Purity: 99%
Ferrous lactate, or iron(II) lactate, is a chemical compound consisting of one atom of iron (Fe2+) and two lactate anions. It has the chemical formula Fe(C3H5O3)2. It is used as a food additive with E number E585. It is an acidity regulator and colour retention agent, and is also used to fortify foods with iron.
Item |
Specification |
Description |
Light yellow green powder |
Identification |
Positive |
Total Fe |
>=18.9% |
Ferrous |
>=18.0% |
Moisture |
=<2.5% |
Calcium |
=<1.2% |
Heavy metals (as Pb) |
=<20ppm |
Arsenic |
=<1ppm |