Ferrous Gluconate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Iron Gluconate
- iron(II) Gluconate
Ferrous gluconate supplier for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal-care manufacturers in Malaysia. This page covers ferrous gluconate dihydrate, identified by CAS 6047-12-7 and formula C12H22FeO14·2H2O, as a yellowish to greenish powder carrying around 12% elemental iron.
The material is offered as food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade powder. Food grade is used for fortification and as a colouring adjunct, notably in canned ripe olives, while pharmaceutical grade is used for oral iron supplements. Specification is set by iron content, assay and impurity limits rather than by the generic name alone.
Because ferrous gluconate dissolves in water, it suits liquid and dry formulations where soluble iron is needed. Formulators assess suitability for the specific matrix, colour target and any bioavailability requirement.
Send the food or pharmaceutical dihydrate grade, iron content, assay and impurity limits, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation, and supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 6047-12-7
- Formula
- C12H22FeO14·2H2O
- Grade
- food grade dihydrate, pharmaceutical grade dihydrate
- Appearance
- yellowish to greenish powder
Ferrous Gluconate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food-grade ferrous gluconate dihydrate | yellowish to greenish powder | iron content around 12% | Iron fortification and colouring adjunct in foods and beverages, notably for darkening canned ripe olives, where a water-soluble iron salt is required. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical-grade ferrous gluconate dihydrate | powder for oral supplement manufacture | assay and impurity limits to the quoted specification | Water-soluble iron source in oral iron supplement formulations where the buyer specifies pharmacopoeial or in-house limits for assay and impurities. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy ferrous gluconate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for ferrous gluconate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | iron(II) salt of gluconic acid supplied on a declared dihydrate basis | — |
| CAS number | 6047-12-7 | — |
| Formula | C12H22FeO14·2H2O for the dihydrate identified by CAS 6047-12-7 | — |
| Iron content | around 12%, confirmed against the quoted specification | — |
| Appearance | yellowish to greenish powder | — |
| Solubility | soluble in water | — |
Ferrous Gluconate applications
Safety and handling
Store ferrous gluconate in sealed containers in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about ferrous gluconate
What is ferrous gluconate used for?
Ferrous gluconate is the iron(II) salt of gluconic acid, used as a water-soluble iron fortificant, a colouring adjunct in canned ripe olives and the iron source in oral supplement formulations.
How much iron does ferrous gluconate contain?
Ferrous gluconate carries around 12% elemental iron. Confirm the assay against the quoted specification before formulation, as the dihydrate is the common commercial form.
Is ferrous gluconate the same as ferrous fumarate or ferrous sulphate?
No. Ferrous gluconate, ferrous fumarate and ferrous sulphate are different iron salts with different iron contents and solubilities. If the formulation names another salt, send a separate enquiry for that material.
Which grade should I request?
Food grade suits fortification and colouring uses such as canned olives, while pharmaceutical grade suits oral supplement manufacture. State the end use, required assay and impurity limits so the quoted grade matches.
How is ferrous gluconate priced?
Price depends on dihydrate grade, iron content, assay, quantity, packing and delivery location. Send those details so the quotation can state its price basis and validity period.