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Is Aristolochic Acid II vegan?

Aristolochic Acid II

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Aristolochic acid II is a nitrophenanthrene carboxylic acid phytochemical found in plants of the Aristolochiaceae family (birthworts). It is a plant-derived compound known for its carcinogenic and nephrotoxic properties.

Also known as Phenanthro(3,4-d)-1,3-dioxole-5-carboxylic acid, 6-nitro-
INCI name Aristolochic Acid II
CAS number 475-80-9
EC number 207-499-6
CosIng ID 81267
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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