Product Description

Ferrous Fumarate Pharma and Nutraceutical Grade

Product Highlights

• Chemical Name: Ferrous Fumarate

• CAS Number: 141015

• Formula: CHFeO

• Grade: Pharma / Nutraceutical

• Appearance: Reddishorange crystalline powder

• Purity: 98101% (USP/BP standard)

• Iron Content: 32.87% elemental iron

• Packaging: 25kg HDPE Bags / Fiber Drums

• Stability: Long shelflife under controlled storage

Unique Selling Propositions (USP)

• Superior bioavailability compared to conventional iron salts

• Consistent particle size for uniform blending in formulations

• Low reactivity, ensuring stability in multivitamin and fortified food products

• Produced under pharmacopeial standards for assured quality and traceability

Industry Use Cases

• Pharmaceuticals: Tablets, capsules, syrups for iron deficiency anemia

• Nutraceuticals: Multivitamin blends, dietary supplements

• Food Industry: Fortification of cereals, flour, and processed foods

• Healthcare Programs: Preventive and therapeutic iron supplementation initiatives

• Public Health: Double fortified salt (ferrous fumarate + potassium iodate) to address iron and iodine deficiencies

Technical Note

Iron(II) fumarate is the iron(II) salt of fumaric acid. Pure ferrous fumarate contains 32.87% iron; for example, a 300 mg tablet delivers approximately 98.6 mg of elemental iron (548% Daily Value based on 18 mg RDI). It is widely used in oral iron supplements and fortified food programs due to its stability and high absorption profile.