Ferric Pyrophosphate occurs as a tan or yellow-white powder.With a slight iron sheet odour.It is insoluble in water, but is soluble in mineral acids.
CAS No. : 10058-44-3;
Molecular Formula: Fe4(P2O7)3·xH2O;
Molecular Weight: 745.22(anhydrous);
Quality Standard: FCC/JEFCA;
Product code: RC.01.01.192623
Features
Ferric pyrophosphate is an iron replacement product. Free iron presents several side effects as it can catalyze free radical formation and lipid peroxidation as well as the presence of interactions of iron in plasma. The ferric ion is strongly complexed by pyrophosphate.1 It presents an increasing interest as this insoluble form can be milder in the gastrointestinal tract and present higher bioavailability.
Application
As iron nutritional supplement, it is widely used in flour, biscuits, bread, dry mix milk powder, rice flour, soybean powder, etc. It also used in infant formula food, Ferric Pyrophosphate Food Grade for Iron Defiency Supplements health food, instant food, functional juice drinks and other products abroad.