CAS: 334024-15-6

Provides a source of iron used in cell culture applications. Provides iron in a less toxic form than free iron salts. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Iron is a nutrient that is required for the formation of hemoglobin and myoglobin, as well as for energy production. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia and poor health. Iron citrate hydrate is a form of iron that is used in the treatment of intestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It helps maintain iron homeostasis by regulating the uptake of iron from food and supplements. In addition, it provides long-term efficacy with minimal side effects. The optimum concentration of iron citrate hydrate in a reaction solution is 0.3 M.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Iron(III) citrate hydrate