Iron (CAS 7439-89-6) — formula Fe, molecular weight 55.84 g/mol; category food additives.
Iron (CAS 7439-89-6) is a food additives. Its molecular formula Fe comprises 1 Fe atom. Its molecular weight is about 55.84 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 1538, boiling point around 2,861 °C. Food additives improve flavor, texture, color and shelf life of food, and must comply with relevant food-safety regulations and usage limits. Common in beverages, baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners, antioxidants or nutritional fortifiers. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 7439-89-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | Fe |
| Molecular Weight | 55.84 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 1538 |
| Boiling Point | 2,861 °C |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners |
| Category | Nutrition Enhancers |
Documented applications: baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners.
Iron is a food-grade compound with CAS registry number 7439-89-6 and molecular formula Fe (molecular weight 55.84 g/mol), belonging to the food additives segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 7439-89-6
Its molecular formula Fe comprises 1 Fe atom.
Also known as: Iron · 纳米铁粉，微米铁粉
Category: food additives
The CAS registry number of Iron is 7439-89-6.
Molecular formula Fe, molecular weight 55.84 g/mol.
It is also registered under: Iron, 纳米铁粉，微米铁粉.
Recorded applications: baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners.
Category: Nutrition Enhancers.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for Iron (CAS 7439-89-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 7439-89-6 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 23925 |
| Molecular formula | Fe |
| Molecular weight | 55.84 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | iron |
| InChIKey | XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | E1UOL152H7 |
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:18248 |
| Molecular Weight | 55.84 |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 0 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 55.934936 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 55.934936 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 0 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 1 |
| Boiling Point | 2,861 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 288 °F |
| Boiling Point | 2861 °C @760 [mm Hg] |
| Melting Point | 1538 |
| Melting Point | 1,538 °C |
| Melting Point | 1538 °C |
| Density | 7.87 g/cu cm |
| Density | 7.87 @25 °C |
IRON; 7439-89-6; Iron powder; Iron, elemental; ferrous iron; Remko; iron metal; Armco iron; Ferrovac E; Hoeganaes EH; 3ZhP; Ancor B; Atomiron 5M; PZhO; Atomiron 44MR; hierro
| Regulatory & Food Contact | FDA Substance added to food: NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT METALS: Food Contaminant TRS 696-JECFA 27/29 FAS 18-JECFA 27/203 |
|---|---|
| GHS notification summary | 74.1% (4458 / 6013) |
| GHS notification summary | 74.1% (4458 / 6013) |
|---|---|
| Reported hazard statements | H228 (15.5%), H251 (21.2%), H319 (100%), H335 (100%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 74.1% (4458 of 6013) of all reports.
H228 (15.5%): Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]
Iron is identified by CAS 7439-89-6, molecular formula Fe and molecular weight 55.84 g/mol. UNII E1UOL152H7; ChEBI 18248; InChIKey XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 2,861 °C; Boiling Point: 288 °F; Boiling Point: 2861 °C @760 [mm Hg].
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 纳米铁粉，微米铁粉