INTRODUCTION
Ferric maltol is an oral iron complex composed of ferric iron (Fe³⁺) chelated with maltol, designed to improve iron absorption while reducing common gastrointestinal side effects associated with traditional iron salts. It is primarily used in the management of iron deficiency with better tolerability.
MANUFACTURE
Ferric maltol is manufactured by complexing ferric iron salts with maltol under controlled aqueous conditions, followed by purification and drying to obtain a stable iron–maltol complex. The process ensures consistent chelation, optimal iron content, and high product purity suitable for pharmaceutical use.
| Synonym(s) | Iron(III) 2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-olate |
| CAS no. | 33725-54-1 |
| Molecular formula | C18H15FeO9 |
| Molecular weight | 431.2 |
| Structure |  |
APPLICATIONS
Primarily used for the management of iron deficiency. Its key applications include:
| Treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA): |
| Used in adults who cannot tolerate or do not respond well to conventional oral iron salts (such as ferrous sulfate). |
| Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients: |
| Particularly beneficial in patients with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, as it has better gastrointestinal tolerability and minimal mucosal irritation. |
| Chronic iron deficiency conditions: |
| Suitable for long-term iron supplementation in conditions requiring sustained iron replacement, including chronic blood loss or malabsorption. |
| Patients requiring improved compliance: |
| Due to fewer gastrointestinal side effects (nausea, constipation, abdominal pain), ferric maltol improves adherence compared to traditional iron therapies. |
| Pharmaceutical formulations: |
| Used in oral solid dosage forms such as capsules and tablets for prescription iron therapy. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Description | – | Dark red to deep Brown, free flowing powder |
| Solubility | – | Freely soluble in dichloromethane, sparingly soluble in wáter |
| Identification | – | a. Positive for Iron b. Absorbance maxima is about 274 NM |
| pH (of 5% w/v aqueous solution) | – | 6.0 – 9.0 |
| Water content (by KF) | % w/w | NMT 6.0 |
| Arsenic | ppm | NMT 2.0 |
| Heavy metal (as Pb) | ppm | NMT 20.0 |
| Copper | ppm | NMT 30.0 |
| Zinc | ppm | NMT 30.0 |
| Chloride (on anhydrous basis) | w/w | NMT 3.0 |
| Maltol content by HPLC (on anhydrous basis) | w/w | NLT 80.0 |
| Related substance by HPLC a. Any unspecified impurity b. Total impurities | % % | NMT 0.1 NMT 0.5 |
| Iron content (on anhydrous basis) | % w/w | NLT 11.0 |
| Total microbial count | CFU/gm | NMT 1000 |
| Yeasts & Mould | CFU/gm | NMT 100 |
| Salmonella | – | Should be absent per 10 gm |
| E.Coli | – | Should be absent per gm |
| Staphylococcus aureus | – | Should be absent per gm |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | – | Should be absent per gm |
PACKING
25 kg HDPE drum
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place at room temperatures. Reclose packaging immediately after use.
CERTIFICATION
US-DMF available.
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