Name | ferric maltol |
Synonyms | ferric maltol Iron(III) 2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-olate Iron, tris[3-(hydroxy-kO)-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-onato-kO4]- |
CAS | 33725-54-1 |
Molecular Formula | C18H15FeO9 |
Molar Mass | 431.15 |
In vitro study | The administration of Ferric maltol can increase transferrin saturation and levels of serum iron, serum ferritin, reticulocyte hemoglobin, and blood hemoglobin. |
In vivo study | Animal studies show that iron that is not absorbed from Ferric maltol can remain in its chelated form at least throughout the small intestine, minimizing the risk of intestinal mucosal damage from free iron and potentially reducing local toxicity. |
biological activity | Ferric maltol is an orally active complex of a single iron ion (Fe3). Ferric maltol can be used in the study of iron deficiency anemia in inflammatory bowel disease. |