Ferrous fumarate's chemical formula is C4H2FeO4.
Pure ferrous fumarate has an iron content of 32.87%.
Iron fumarate is the iron salt of fumaric acid, occurring as a reddish-orange powder, used to supplement iron intake.
Iron is an essential component in the physiological formation of hemoglobin, adequate amounts of which are necessary for effective erythropoiesis and the resultant oxygen transport capacity of the blood. A similar function is provided by iron in myoglobin production. Iron also serves as a cofactor of several essential enzymes, including cytochromes that are involved in electron transport. Iron is necessary for catecholamine metabolism and the proper functioning of neutrophils
