aristolochic acid

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aristolochic acid [ə¦ris·tə¦läk·ik ′as·əd]

(organic chemistry)

C₁₇H₁₁NO₇Crystals in the form of shiny brown leaflets that decompose at 281-286°C; soluble in alcohol, chloroform, acetone, ether, acetic acid, and aniline; used as an aromatic bitter. Also known as aristolochine.

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It contains aristolochic acid, which is toxic to kidneys and carcinogenic in animal studies.

HERBS & CANCER by BL / Nutrition Action Healthletter

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