Description
Ferrous Ascorbate is a synthetic complex of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and iron, specially developed for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. It is a fine, free-flowing, slightly hygroscopic, spray-dried powder that offers good solubility and excellent formulation compatibility.
This product is widely used in the preparation of liquid syrups, capsules, tablets, sachets, and other healthcare formulations, making it a preferred ingredient in iron and vitamin-based preparations. Ferrous Ascorbate is known for its stable composition, ease of blending, and suitability for a wide range of nutritional and therapeutic applications.
Manufactured in compliance with international quality standards, our Ferrous Ascorbate delivers consistent quality, reliable performance, and excellent usability for the pharmaceutical industry.
Key Features
- Free-flowing and spray-dried powder
- Slightly hygroscopic in nature
- White to yellowish / dark violet coloured powder
- Easily soluble in water
- Suitable for liquid, capsule, and tablet formulations
- Widely used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and healthcare preparations
- Manufactured as per international quality standards
Applications
Ferrous Ascorbate is extensively used in:
- Pharmaceutical formulations
- Nutraceutical products
- Iron supplementation products
- Capsules
- Tablets
- Liquid syrups
- Healthcare preparations
Technical Specifications
Product Details
- Packaging Size: 25 Kg
- Brand: Imperial
- Form: Powder
- Usage/Application: Pharmaceutical
- Shelf Life: 3 Years
- Packaging Type: HDPE Drum
- Country of Origin: Made in India
- Availability: In Stock
Product Specifications / Test Parameters
| Test | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Fine, dark violet coloured spray dried odourless powder and having a feeble astringent taste | Complies |
| Identification – Ferrous Iron / Ascorbic Acid | Gives blue colour to Potassium Ferricyanide; Gives orange-red colour to Di-nitro phenyl hydrazine reagent | Complies |
| Solubility | 10% w/v easily soluble in water | Complies |
| Clarity | 1% solution in water clear without any sedimentation. 1% solution in 1N HCl gives colourless to pale yellow clear solution | Complies |
| pH (1% solution) | 5.50 to 7.5 | 5.78 |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 10% | 5.39% |
| Iron Content (on dried basis) | 15–22% (w/w) | 19.85% |
| Ascorbic Acid Content | NLT 50% (w/w) | 58.61% |
Synonyms
- Ferrous Cevitmate
- Ascorbic Acid Iron Complex
Why Choose Ferrous Ascorbate?
Ferrous Ascorbate is a trusted ingredient in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries because of its excellent solubility, stable quality, and versatile usage. Its combination of iron and ascorbic acid makes it highly suitable for healthcare formulations requiring dependable performance and formulation convenience.
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