loading...| Preferred Name | Alcohol | |
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| Definitions |
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. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C2190 |
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| 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). |
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| CAS_Registry |
64-17-5 8000-16-6 |
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| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:16236 |
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| Chemical_Formula |
C2H6O |
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| code |
C2190 |
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| Contributing_Source |
CTRP FDA |
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| 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. |
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| Display_Name |
Alcohol |
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| FDA_UNII_Code |
3K9958V90M |
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| in_subset |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C63923 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C176424 |
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| label |
Alcohol |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Alcohol |
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| NCI_Drug_Dictionary_ID |
446576 |
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| NSC Number |
85228 |
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| PDQ_Closed_Trial_Search_ID |
446576 |
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| PDQ_Open_Trial_Search_ID |
446576 |
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| Preferred_Name |
Alcohol |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C2190 |
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| prefLabel |
Alcohol |
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| Semantic_Type |
Organic Chemical Pharmacologic Substance |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0001962 |
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