Iron (II) lactate is an inorganic compound, a salt of iron and lactic acid with the formula Fe (C 3 H 5 O 3 ) 2 , dissolves in water, forms crystalline hydrate - light gray crystals.
| Iron lactate | |
|---|---|
| Are common | |
| Systematic name | Iron (II) Lactate |
| Traditional names | Lactic iron |
| Chem. formula | C₆H₁₀FeO₆ |
| Rat formula | Fe (C 3 H 5 O 3 ) 2 |
| Physical properties | |
| condition | crystals |
| Molar mass | 233.98 g / mol |
| Chemical properties | |
| Solubility in water | 1.7 10 ; 6.9 100 g / 100 ml |
| Classification | |
| Reg. CAS number | |
| PubChem | |
| Reg. EINECS number | |
| Smiles | |
| Inchi | |
| Codex Alimentarius | |
| Chebi | |
| ChemSpider | |
Getting
- The effect of lactic acid on iron (II) carbonate :
Physical Properties
Iron (II) lactate forms crystals, soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol .
Aqueous solutions have a slightly acidic reaction, a greenish-yellow color, when in contact with air, the solution slowly oxidizes.
Forms a crystalline hydrate of the composition Fe (C 3 H 5 O 3 ) 2 • 3H 2 O - light gray crystals.
Application
- In pharmacology it is used in the treatment of chronic anemia , leukemia and pseudo- leukemia (along with arsenic), chronic eczema , if they are caused by metabolic disorders; used in combination with phosphorus salts.
- Food supplement E585. In the Russian Federation, it is usually used as a stabilizer for coloring olives, namely, to darken them by oxidation.
Literature
- Chemistry Handbook / Editorial: Nikolsky B.P. et al. - 3rd ed., rev. - L .: Chemistry, 1971. - T. 2. - 1168 p.