CHEBI:753513 - petrolatum

ChEBI IDCHEBI:753513
ChEBI Namepetrolatum
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Last Modified29 June 2026
SubmitterChEMBL
Roles Classification
Biological Roles:
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.
antibacterial agent  A substance (or active part thereof) that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.
Applications:
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.
antipsoriatic  A drug used to treat psoriasis.
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.
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