loading...| Preferred Name |
Alcohol |
| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C2190 |
| ALT_DEFINITION |
A chemical substance found in beer, wine, and liquor, and some medicines, mouthwashes, household products, and essential oils (scented liquid taken from plants). Alcohol contains a carbon atom attached to a hydroxyl group (a molecule made of an oxygen atom and a hydrogen atom). |
| CAS_Registry |
64-17-5 8000-16-6 |
| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:16236 |
| Chemical_Formula |
C2H6O |
| code |
C2190 |
| Concept_In_Subset |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C116977 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C63923 |
| Contributing_Source |
CTRP FDA |
| DEFINITION |
A volatile liquid prepared by fermentation of certain carbohydrates. Alcohol acts as a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, a diuretic, and a disinfectant. Although the exact mechanism of CNS depression is unknown, alcohol may act by inhibiting the opening of calcium channels, mediated by the binding of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) to GABA-A receptors, or through inhibitory actions at N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-type glutamate receptors. Alcohol inhibits the production of antidiuretic hormone, thereby producing diuresis that may lead to dehydration. This agent kills organisms by denaturing their proteins. |
| Display_Name |
Alcohol |
| FDA_UNII_Code |
3K9958V90M |
| FULL_SYN |
Alcohol Methylcarbinol Ethanol ETHANOL Absolute ethanol alcohol Absolute Ethanol Ethyl Alcohol ALCOHOL |
| label |
Alcohol |
| Legacy Concept Name |
Alcohol |
| NCI_Drug_Dictionary_ID |
446576 |
| NSC Number |
85228 |
| PDQ_Closed_Trial_Search_ID |
446576 |
| PDQ_Open_Trial_Search_ID |
446576 |
| Preferred_Name |
Alcohol |
| prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C2190 |
| prefLabel |
Alcohol |
| Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance Organic Chemical |
| UMLS_CUI |
C0001962 |
| subClassOf |