Ferrous lactate

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Ferrous lactate
IUPAC name Ferrous 2-hydroxypropanoate
Other names Iron dilactate
Iron(II) lactate
E585
Identifiers
CAS number [5905-52-2]
PubChem 22197
SMILES CC(C(=O)[O-])O.CC(C(=O)[O-])O.[Fe+2]
Properties
Molecular formula C6H10FeO6
Molar mass 233.99 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

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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.


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