Australian Approved Name (AAN): Molybdenum trioxide
Organic/Inorganic: Inorganic
Molecular formula: MoO3
Molecular weight: 143.96
Conversions (% molybdenum): 66.66
RDI for Molybdenum as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 2µg/day (0.3μg/kg/day) (AI)
Infants – 7-12 months – 3µg/day (0.3μg/kg/day) (AI)
Children – 1-3 years – 17µg/day
Children – 4-8 years – 22µg/day
Children – 9-13 years – 34µg/day
Children – 14-18 years – 43µg/day
Adults – 45µg/day
Pregnancy & Lactation – 50µg/day
Maximum daily dose: 125 micrograms
Mandatory component: Molybdenum
Warnings and Restrictions: The percentage of molybdenum from molybdenum trioxide should be calculated based on the molecular weight of molybdenum trioxide.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active
TGA reference: Merck Index