Ferric Citrate

Name: Ferric Citrate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049554

About Ferric Citrate

Ferric Citrate is a process intermediate or related compound of Allopurinol carrying the CAS registry number 3522-50-7. Its molecular formula is C6H5FeO7 and its molecular weight is 244.94 g/mol. It is also known as Iron(III) citrate or ferrum citricum.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Allopurinol, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Ferric Citrate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Allopurinol

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ferric Citrate
Catalogue No.	VQ-049554
CAS Number	3522-50-7
IUPAC name	2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;iron(3+)
Molecular formula	C₆H₅FeO₇
Molecular weight	244.94 g/mol
Exact mass	244.9385
InChIKey	NPFOYSMITVOQOS-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES	C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.[Fe+3]
PubChem CID	61300

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 7
TPSA	141 Å²
Synonyms	Iron(III) citrate, ferrum citricum, Fexeric, Iron citrate, FeC6H5O7, Iron(III) citrate tribasic, Iron(III)-citrate, Iron (III) citrate, JTT 751, JTT-751, Iron, (hydrogen citrato(3-))-, KRX-0502, Citric acid, iron salt

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 Ferric Citrate?

The CAS Registry Number of Ferric Citrate is 3522-50-7. It is also known as Iron(III) citrate, ferrum citricum, Fexeric.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ferric Citrate?

Ferric Citrate has the molecular formula C6H5FeO7 and a molecular weight of 244.94 g/mol.

What is Ferric Citrate used for?

Ferric Citrate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Allopurinol. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ferric Citrate can I order?

We supply Ferric Citrate, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ferric Citrate?

Yes. Every lot of Ferric Citrate 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 Ferric Citrate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ferric Citrate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.