Preferred Name |
Alcohol |
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Synonyms |
Absolute Ethanol Ethyl Alcohol Absolute ethanol Methylcarbinol ALCOHOL Alcohol ETHANOL Ethanol 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://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#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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Concept_In_Subset |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C176424 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C116978 |
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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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FULL_SYN |
Absolute Ethanol Ethyl Alcohol Absolute ethanol Methylcarbinol ALCOHOL Alcohol ETHANOL Ethanol alcohol |
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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 |
Thesaurus:C2190 |
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Semantic_Type |
Organic Chemical Pharmacologic Substance |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0001962 |
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subClassOf |