[Chinese name] ferric citrate; citrate iron [name] Ferric citrate [relative molecular weight or atomic weight of the structure or formula] FeC6H5O7 【】 244.94 【Properties】 reddish-brown transparent flake crystalline or crystalline powder. Dissolution not soluble in ethanol, dissolved slowly in cold water, is easily dissolved in hot water. [Use] used as enhancer of food iron, nutritional supplements. Biscuits, calcium milk powder; for radioactive pharmaceuticals used to check abnormal iron metabolism and hematopoietic function; feed additives.