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Ferrous gluconate

Chemical Formula:

Ferrous gluconate

Synonyms

Iron (II) di-D-gluconate

Description

Ferrous gluconate is a black dye.

It is composed of iron, bound to two molecules of gluconic acid, which is the acid form of glucose.

Uses

Ferrous gluconate is the black dye used to color ripe olives.

It is also used as am iron supplement to cure iron deficiency anemia.