Molecular Formula: Depending on the source, there may be representations such as C24H44FeO25 and C39H63FeO39. However, C39H63FeO39 is more commonly cited
Molecular Weight: 1211.73912 (based on the formula C39H63FeO39)
Physical Properties
Solubility: Possesses some solubility in water, though specific solubility data is not provided.
Chemical Properties
Ferric Carboxymaltose is a novel intravenous iron preparation consisting of a trivalent polynuclear iron core (β-FeOOH) surrounded by a shell of carboxymaltodextrin (i.e., oxidized product of maltodextrin) forming a complex (designated as "VIT-45").
This core-shell structure stabilizes the iron through complexation, controlling its release and thereby preventing the formation of toxic oxidants that can occur from high blood iron concentrations leading to saturation of iron transporters and ferritin.
Uses
Primarily used for intravenous iron replacement therapy, particularly in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
