Australian Approved Name (AAN): Calcium ascorbate
Common names and synonyms: Calcium ascorbate anhydrous; Vitamin C
Organic/Inorganic: Organic
Molecular formula: C12H14CaO12
Molecular weight: 390.31
Conversions (% ascorbic acid): 89.73 (% calcium): 10.27
RDI for Vitamin C as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 25mg/day (AI)
Infants – 7-12 months – 30mg/day (AI)
Children – 1-8 years – 35mg/day
Children – 9-18 years – 40mg/day
Adults – >19 years – 45mg/day
Pregnancy – 14-18 years – 55mg/day
Pregnancy – 19-50 years – 60mg/day
Lactation – 14-18 years – 80mg/day
Lactation – 19-50 years – 85mg/day
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient. Homeopathic
TGA reference: Merck Index (modified)