The molecule is an iron chelate resulting from the deprotonation of all four carboxy groups of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and the addition of an iron(3+) and a sodium ion. It is used for the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia. It is an iron chelate and an organic sodium salt. It contains an iron(3+).
sodium;2-[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl-(carboxymethyl)amino]acetate;iron