What is Iron(3+) citrate (CAS: 3522-50-7)?

Iron(3+) citrate, with the CAS number 3522-50-7, is a coordination compound consisting of iron ions (Fe³⁺) bound to citrate ligands. It is typically a yellowish solid, soluble in water, and used in various industrial and medical applications. Its structure involves iron as a central metal ion coordinated with citric acid molecules, making it a common iron supplement in pharmaceutical formulations.