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Is Ferric Glycerophosphate vegetarian?

Ferric Glycerophosphate

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Ferric Glycerophosphate is the iron(III) salt of glycerophosphoric acid, a synthetic mineral compound used as a nutrient source and cosmetic ingredient.

Also known as 1,2,3-Propanetriol 1-(Dihydrogen Phosphate) Iron(3+) Salt, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, 1-(dihydrogen phosphate), iron (3+) salt (3:2)
INCI name Ferric Glycerophosphate
CAS number 38455-91-3
CosIng ID 33927
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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