4056. Ferrous Succinate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 10030-90-7
Cerevon; Ferromyn (Calmic).
C4H4FeO4; mol wt 171.92.
C 27.94%, H 2.35%, Fe 32.48%, O 37.23%.
Fe2+(OOCCH2CH2COO)2.

Description and references

Prepn: Franke, Ann. 491, 30 (1931).

Derivative

Tetrahydrate.

Properties

Sparingly sol in water. Also obtained as a dihydrate.

Therapeutic Category

Hematinic.

Keywords

Hematinic