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CHEBI:748102 - propylene glycol
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:748102 |
| ChEBI Name | propylene glycol |
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| Last Modified | 29 June 2026 |
| Submitter | ChEMBL |
| Roles Classification |
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| Applications: | laxative An agent that produces a soft formed stool, and relaxes and loosens the bowels, typically used over a protracted period, to relieve constipation. Compare with cathartic, which is a substance that accelerates defecation. A substances can be both a laxative and a cathartic. ophthalmology drug Any compound used for the treatment of eye conditions or eye diseases. antidote Any protective agent counteracting or neutralizing the action of poisons. |
| ChEBI Ontology |
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| Outgoing Relation(s) |
| propylene glycol (CHEBI:748102) has role antidote (CHEBI:50247) |
| propylene glycol (CHEBI:748102) has role laxative (CHEBI:50503) |
| propylene glycol (CHEBI:748102) has role ophthalmology drug (CHEBI:66981) |
| propylene glycol (CHEBI:748102) is a racemate (CHEBI:60911) |
| Synonyms | Source |
|---|---|
| E-1520 | ChEMBL |
| E1520 | ChEMBL |
| E490 | ChEMBL |
| FEMA NO. 2940 | ChEMBL |
| Ins-1520 | ChEMBL |
| Ins no.1520 | ChEMBL |
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