CHEBI:753513 - petrolatum

ChEBI IDCHEBI:753513
ChEBI Namepetrolatum
Stars
Last Modified29 June 2026
Submitterchembl-etl
Roles Classification
Biological Roles:
antibacterial agent  A substance (or active part thereof) that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.
analgesic  An agent capable of relieving pain without the loss of consciousness or without producing anaesthesia. In addition, analgesic is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to cause a reduction of pain symptoms.
Applications:
dermatologic drug  A drug used to treat or prevent skin disorders or for the routine care of skin.
vulnerary  A drug used in treating and healing of wounds.
antipsoriatic  A drug used to treat psoriasis.
analgesic  An agent capable of relieving pain without the loss of consciousness or without producing anaesthesia. In addition, analgesic is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to cause a reduction of pain symptoms.
ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing Relation(s)
petrolatum (CHEBI:753513) has role analgesic (CHEBI:35480)
petrolatum (CHEBI:753513) has role antibacterial agent (CHEBI:33282)
petrolatum (CHEBI:753513) has role antipsoriatic (CHEBI:50748)
petrolatum (CHEBI:753513) has role dermatologic drug (CHEBI:50177)
petrolatum (CHEBI:753513) has role vulnerary (CHEBI:73336)
petrolatum (CHEBI:753513) is a organic molecular entity (CHEBI:50860)
Synonym  Source
PetrolatumChEMBL