Chemicals and Drugs

Ferrozine

A ferroin compound that forms a stable magenta-colored solution with the ferrous ion. The complex has an absorption peak at 562 nm and is used as a reagent and indicator for iron.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A ferroin compound that forms a stable magenta-colored solution with the ferrous ion. The complex has an absorption peak at 562 nm and is used as a reagent and indicator for iron.

Chemical Identity

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C20H12N4Na2O6S2
Molecular Weight
514.4 g/mol
CAS Registry No.
28048-33-1
IUPAC Name
disodium;4-[3-pyridin-2-yl-6-(4-sulfonatophenyl)-1,2,4-triazin-5-yl]benzenesulfonate
InChIKey
DDIHLFCSEHAOJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES
C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=NC(=C(N=N2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)S(=O)(=O)[O-])C4=CC=C(C=C4)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
MeSH Unique ID
D005297
Source
PubChem CID 34127

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Ferrozine, Monosodium Salt
  • Ferrozine, Monosodium Salt, Monohydrate
  • Monosodium Salt Ferrozine

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Aspects Covered

19 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analogs & derivatives, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity.

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History Note

91(76); was see under TRIAZINES 1976-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Benzenesulfonates (1974-1975)
  • Pyridines (1972-1975)
  • Triazines (1972-1975)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ferrozine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005297. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005297
  2. Ferrozine. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1408061
  3. Ferrozine. In: PubChem Compound. CID 34127. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/34127