Ferric Maltol

CHEMBL4298110 Phase 4 Aprovado Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
431.2 g/mol
LogP
Phase
4

This oral iron preparation uses maltol to help deliver ferric iron efficiently through the gut wall, making it suitable for patients with inflammatory bowel disease or other conditions causing iron deficiency. It tends to cause fewer gastrointestinal side effects than traditional iron salts.

Peso Molecular

431,2000 g/mol

TPSA

148,00 Ų

Áreas Terapêuticas

Mecanismo de Ação

Increases water content in the intestinal lumen through osmotic or stimulant mechanisms, promoting bowel motility and facilitating defecation.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mecanismo

Increases water content in the intestinal lumen through osmotic or stimulant mechanisms, promoting bowel motility and facilitating defecation.

Estrutura 2D

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SMILES

CC1=C(C(=O)C=CO1)[O-].CC1=C(C(=O)C=CO1)[O-].CC1=C(C(=O)C=CO1)[O-].[Fe+3]

InChI

InChI=1S/3C6H6O3.Fe/c3*1-4-6(8)5(7)2-3-9-4;/h3*2-3,8H,1H3;/q;;;+3/p-3

Molecular Formula

C18H15FeO9

HBD / HBA

- / 9

Ligações Rotacionáveis

0

Átomos Pesados

28

No targets recorded

Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.

No interactions recorded

Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Perguntas frequentes

This oral iron preparation uses maltol to help deliver ferric iron efficiently through the gut wall, making it suitable for patients with inflammatory bowel disease or other conditions causing iron deficiency. It tends to cause fewer gastrointestinal side effects than traditional iron salts.

Increases water content in the intestinal lumen through osmotic or stimulant mechanisms, promoting bowel motility and facilitating defecation.

Yes, Ferric Maltol is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL4298110. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 169535. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.

Aviso Médico

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.