Description

Aristolochic Acid CAS NO 313-67-7 is a nitrophenanthrene carboxylic acid derivative, a key reference standard and research compound of significant toxicological and pharmacological interest. Its primary value lies in its use as a critical analytical standard for the detection and quantification of aristolochic acids in complex matrices, which is essential for safety and compliance in the herbal medicine and pharmaceutical industries. This product is vital for researchers in toxicology, pharmacognosy, and regulatory bodies focused on product safety and quality control.

Application

• Primary use as an analytical reference standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods.
• Critical component in toxicological research studying nephrotoxicity and carcinogenicity associated with aristolochic acids.
• Essential for quality control and safety testing of herbal medicines, dietary supplements, and botanical extracts.
• Used in pharmacological studies to investigate biological pathways and mechanisms of action.
• Supports regulatory compliance and method development for agencies and testing laboratories worldwide.
• Employed in the synthesis of derivatives for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aristolochic Acid
CAS No.	313-67-7
Molecular Formula	C17H11NO7
Molecular Weight	341.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Aristolochic Acid I; 8-Methoxy-6-nitrophenanthro[3,4-d][1,3]dioxole-5-carboxylic Acid; Aristolochic Acid A; Tardolyt; Isoaristolochic acid; 3,4-Methylenedioxy-8-methoxy-10-nitro-1-phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid; NSC 174938
EINECS	206-238-3

Quality Control

Our Aristolochic Acid is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and analytical applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant guidelines for reference standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brownish-yellow powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% to ≥ 98% (various grades available)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.