Ferric oxide

DB11576ApprovedInvestigationalSmall molecule

Ferric oxide is an ingredient used in a number of skin protecting products. Iron(III) oxide or ferric oxide is the inorganic compound with the formula Fe2O3.

Chemical structure of Ferric oxide
Mechanism
Curator reviewed
Formula / weight
Fe2O3 · 159.687 g/mol (avg)
First approval
Canada, 2013
Also known as
Blood stone · Ferric oxide red · Ferumoxtran-10 · Hematite · Indian red
Code names
215-168-2 · E 172 Red
Brand names
  • Baby Anti Monkey Butt Diaper Rash Powder
  • Caladryl
  • Calazime Skin Protectant

Resolves to

Compound
UNII1K09F3G675CAS1309-37-1ChEBI50819KEGGD04168
Clinical / RWD
RxNorm1310572ATCV08CB03
Structure
InChIKeyJEIPFZHSYJVQDO-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILESO=[Fe]O[Fe]=O

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101Marketed productsAcross 4 countries and 67 labellers
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