Is Aristolochic Acid II vegetarian?
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- |
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| 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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