Iron(II) lactate

Aliase: Ferrous 2-hydroxypropanoate;    Ferrous lactate

CAS No.: 5905-52-2

MF: C6H10FeO6

MM: 233.99

EC No.: 227-608-0

Appearance: Green white crystalline powder or crystals

InChI: 1S/2C3H6O3.Fe/c2*1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2*2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;;+2/p-2

Ferrous lactate, or iron(II) lactate, is a chemical compound consisting of one atom of iron (Fe2+) and two lactate anions.

It is used as a food and feed additive. It is an acidity regulator and colour retention agent, and is also used to fortify foods with iron.