Iron(II) lactate

Iron(II) lactate

IUPAC name Ferrous 2-hydroxypropanoate
Other names Iron dilactate Iron(II) lactate E585
Identifiers
CAS number	5905-52-2
PubChem	22197
ChemSpider	20839
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES [Fe+2].[O-]C(=O)C(O)C.[O-]C(=O)C(O)C
InChI InChI=1/2C3H6O3.Fe/c21-2(4)3(5)6;/h22,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;;+2/p-2 Key: DKKCQDROTDCQOR-NUQVWONBAL
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)
Infobox references

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.