Iron Sorbitol

Name: Iron Sorbitol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004242

About Iron Sorbitol

Iron Sorbitol (CAS 1338-16-5) is an active pharmaceutical ingredient offered by Vaqora Chemicals (IP/BP/USP grade). With the molecular formula C12H19FeO13, it has a molar mass of 427.12 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol, 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate. Iron(3+). Common synonyms include Iron sorbitex and Citric acid, iron, sorbitol drug combination.

The product is provided as a powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our vitamins, excipients and other APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Standard pack sizes are 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development
Nutraceutical & excipient use

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Iron Sorbitol
Catalogue No.	VQ-004242
CAS Number	1338-16-5
IUPAC name	(2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;iron(3+)
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₉FeO₁₃
Molecular weight	427.12 g/mol
Exact mass	427.0175
Grade	IP/BP/USP
InChIKey	WNDUPUMWHYAJOR-SADXPQEKSA-K
SMILES	C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](CO)O)O)O)O)O.C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.[Fe+3]
PubChem CID	20715017

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	7 / 13
TPSA	262 Å²
Synonyms	Iron sorbitex, Citric acid, iron, sorbitol drug combination, Iron sorbitex (USAN:USP), iron sorbitol citric acid complex, citric acid-iron-sorbitol, D-Glucitol, iron salt, mixt. with 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid iron salt, Iron sorbitol citrate, Astra 1572, Iron sorbitex., citric acid -iron -sorbitol, Iron(3+) 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate--hexitol (1/1/1), Iron(3+) 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate--D-glucitol (1/1/1)

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Iron Sorbitol?

The CAS Registry Number of Iron Sorbitol is 1338-16-5. It is also known as Iron sorbitex, Citric acid, iron, sorbitol drug combination, Iron sorbitex (USAN:USP).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Iron Sorbitol?

Iron Sorbitol has the molecular formula C12H19FeO13 and a molecular weight of 427.12 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Iron Sorbitol can I order?

We supply Iron Sorbitol in IP/BP/USP grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Iron Sorbitol?

Yes. Every lot of Iron Sorbitol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Iron Sorbitol be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Iron Sorbitol worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.