Ferrous Fumarate
SIAL/PHR1482 - Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material
Synonym: Iron(II) fumarate; Ferrous fumarate
CAS Number: 141-01-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H2FeO4
Molecular Weight: 169.90
EC Number: 205-447-7
MDL Number: MFCD00058315
Linear Formula: C4H2FeO4
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | ferrous fumarate |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| CofA | current certificate can be downloaded |
| format | neat |
| grade | certified reference material |
| pharmaceutical secondary standard | |
| InChI | 1S/C4H4O4.Fe/c5-3(6)1-2-4 |
| InChI key | PMVSDNDAUGGCCE-TYYBGVCCSA |
| packaging | pkg of 1 g |
| Quality Level | 300  |
| SMILES string | O=C1O[Fe]OC(=O)C=C1 |
| storage temp. | 2-30°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Analysis Note: | These secondary standards offer multi-traceability to the USP, EP and BP primary standards, where they are available. |
| Application: | Ferrous Fumarate may be used as a pharmaceutical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations by atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS). |
| Application: | These Secondary Standards are qualified as Certified Reference Materials. These are suitable for use in several analytical applications including but not limited to pharma release testing, pharma method development for qualitative and quantitative analyses, food and beverage quality control testing, and other calibration requirements. |
| Footnote: | To see an example of a Certificate of Analysis for this material enter LRAA3030 in the Documents slot below. This is an example certificate only and may not be the lot that you receive. |
| General description: | Ferrous fumarate is a commonly used inexpensive substitute for other forms of iron, that is employed as a food iron fortificant. Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards. |
| Other Notes: | This Certified Reference Material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO 17034 and ISO/IEC 17025. All information regarding the use of this CRM can be found on the certificate of analysis. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-30°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |