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Is Aristolochic Acid IV vegan?

Aristolochic Acid IV

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Aristolochic acid IV is a naturally occurring nitrophenanthrene carboxylic acid found in plants of the Aristolochia genus. It is a toxic and carcinogenic compound associated with kidney damage and urothelial cancer.

Also known as Phenanthro(3,4-d)-1,3-dioxole-5-carboxylic acid, 8,10-dimethoxy-6-nitro-
CAS number 15918-62-4
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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