FERROUS LACTATE
Prepared at the 35th JECFA (1989), published in FNP 49 (1990) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 61st JECFA (2003). A PMTDI of 0.8 mg/kg bw for iron was established at the 35th JECFA (1989)
SYNONYMS INS No. 585
DEFINITION
Chemical names Ferrous lactate, iron (II) lactate, iron (II) 2-hydroxypropanoate
C.A.S. number 5905-52-2
Chemical formula C6H10FeO6 · xH2O, (x = 2 or 3)
Formula weight Dihydrate: 270.02
Trihydrate: 288.03
Assay Not less than 96% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Greenish white crystals or light green powder having a weak, characteristic smell
FUNCTIONAL USES Colouring adjunct, nutrient
