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Biofer

Also known as ferrous salt & folic acid, ferrous salt + folic acid, ferrous salt / folic acid

CAS 60473-87-2Formula C19H19FeN7O10SMolar mass 593.31 g/mol
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Biofer chemical structure, C19H19FeN7O10S, CAS 60473-87-2
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CAS number
60473-87-2
Formula
C19H19FeN7O10S
Molar mass
593.31 g/mol
HS code
293359
Category
Heterocyclic compounds

What is Biofer?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Biofer is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C19H19FeN7O10S and a molar mass of 593.31 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 60473-87-2. The IUPAC name is (2S)-2-[[4-[(2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid, iron(2+), sulfate.

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IUPAC name
(2S)-2-[[4-[(2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid, iron(2+), sulfate
CAS number
60473-87-2 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 88650-79-7
Molecular formula
C19H19FeN7O10S
InChIKey
MRKVHCACWFDLPW-LTCKWSDVSA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H19N7O6.Fe.H2O4S/c20-19-25-15-14(17(30)26-19)23-11(8-22-15)7-21-10-3-1-9(2-4-10)16(29)24-12(18(31)32)5-6-13(27)28;;1-5(2,3)4/h1-4,8,12,21H,5-7H2,(H,24,29)(H,27,28)(H,31,32)(H3,20,22,25,26,30);;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q;+2;/p-2/t12-;;/m0../s1
Canonical SMILES
Nc1nc2ncc(CNc3ccc(C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)cc3)nc2c(=O)[nH]1.O=S(=O)([O-])[O-].[Fe+2]
Isomeric SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)NCC2=CN=C3C(=N2)C(=O)NC(=N3)N.[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Fe+2]

Synonyms

  • ferrous salt & folic acid
  • ferrous salt + folic acid
  • ferrous salt / folic acid
  • ferrous salt and folic acid
  • Folvron
  • Folifer
  • Feonat
  • Ferrograd Folic
  • Ferro-Folsan
  • L-Glutamic acid, N-(4-(((2-amino-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl)amino)benzoyl)-, mixt. with iron(2+) sulfate (1:1)
  • Iron(2+) sulfate--N-(4-{[(2-amino-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropteridin-6-yl)methyl]amino}benzoyl)-L-glutamic acid (1/1/1)

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
593.31 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
593.0263 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.39calc.
Topological polar surface area
293.5 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
6calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
13calc.
Rotatable bonds
9calc.
Heavy atoms
38calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
3calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.21calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Components
3calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (3 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=c1[nH]cnc2ncc(CNc3ccccc3)nc12

O=c1[nH]cnc2ncc(CNc3ccccc3)nc12

3 rings, 19 atoms.

106 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Biofer is traded under.

HS 2933.59Indicative HS code

Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring, other

World exports in 2024
$18.4B
+10.5% vs 2023, imports $24.8B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Ireland43.6%
  2. Switzerland * partner reported26.3%
  3. China7.9%
Top importers
  1. Slovenia30.3%
  2. United States30.1%
  3. Germany15.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Biofer is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Biofer, based on the data on this page

What is Biofer?

Biofer is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C19H19FeN7O10S and a molar mass of 593.31 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 60473-87-2. The IUPAC name is (2S)-2-[[4-[(2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid, iron(2+), sulfate.

What is the CAS number of Biofer?

The CAS registry number of Biofer is 60473-87-2. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 88650-79-7.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Biofer?

The molecular formula of Biofer is C19H19FeN7O10S and its molar mass is 593.31 g/mol.

Is Biofer hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Biofer is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Biofer?

Biofer is usually classified under HS code 293359 (Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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