Ferrous tartrate

Ferrous tartrate

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Names
IUPAC name (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate; iron(2+)
Other names Iron wine, Ferrous tartrate, Vinum Ferri
Identifiers
CAS Number	41014-96-4
ChemSpider	4954134
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	6451676
InChI InChI=1S/C4H6O6.Fe/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10;/h1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);/q;+2/p-2/t1-,2-;/m1./s1
SMILES C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)(C(=O)[O-])O.[Fe+2]
Properties
Chemical formula	C4H4FeO6
Molar mass	203.92 g/mol
Appearance	Reddish powder
Pharmacology
ATC code	B03AA08
Legal status	CA: OTC UK: General sales list (GSL, OTC) US: OTC
Pregnancy category	N
Routes of administration	Oral
Pharmacokinetics:
Bioavailability	yes
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Ferrous tartrate is a chemical compound and the iron(II) salt of tartaric acid.

Historical uses

Ferrous tartrate has been used as a steel medicine. It was generally prescribed during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is usually prepared by digesting for 30 days, tartarated iron in a pint of sherry. It can be difficult to prepare.

Historically, it was used as a stomachic and tonic, at a dose of 2 tbsp. It was also used to treat anemia, dose 1 to 2 fl. dr.