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Cetyl Alcohol

FDA-approved product (for suspension, intratracheal).

Registered studies
29
Lab records
1
Pathogens at ≥40%
0 of 4

Chemical structure

Chemical structure of Cetyl Alcohol
A drawing shows what the molecule is, not what it does.

Existing / approved use

Documented · FDA, WHO, ChEMBL

No approved indication recorded

ChEMBL records no approved indication for Cetyl Alcohol. Its therapeutic class is shown instead.

Anti-infective classification
Neither a WHO ATC code nor an FDA pharmacologic class was found for it, so whether it is already an antimicrobial is not established. It needs review and is not counted as a repurposing candidate.

Repurposing investigation

No supported pathogen reaches ≥40% AI-predicted activity for Cetyl Alcohol, so it is not among the repurposing candidates. Its predictions are shown below.

AI-predicted activity

AI prediction · nothing measured
  • MRSA12.3% AI-predicted activityBelow the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates. This medicine was in the model's training data, so this is recall, not a new prediction.
  • E. coli3.2% AI-predicted activityBelow the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
  • K. pneumoniae7.6% AI-predicted activityBelow the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
  • M. tuberculosis6.3% AI-predicted activityBelow the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.

A model’s estimate of laboratory activity against each pathogen species. It is not clinical effectiveness.

Evidence

Clinical and experimental

Documented evidence

Clinical

29registered studies name this medicine, for any condition. See them below.

Experimental

  • MRSA: measured active in 0 of 1 lab record
Open Cetyl Alcohol in ChEMBL Registered studies below
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“Active” means the measured value reached this project’s laboratory cutoff (10 µM or stronger). A laboratory result does not show an effect in patients.

Docking

Computational · nothing measured

Dihydrofolate reductase ↗ (E. coli)

Not yet docked: queued in the docking rundetails

KPC-2 carbapenemase ↗ (K. pneumoniae)

Not yet docked: queued in the docking rundetails

Enoyl-ACP reductase (InhA) ↗ (M. tuberculosis)

Not yet docked: queued in the docking rundetails

Dihydrofolate reductase ↗ (MRSA)

Not yet docked: queued in the docking rundetails

AutoDock Vina, one experimentally solved protein per pathogen. This project’s screening target is -7.0 kcal/mol, its own mark rather than a universal cutoff. A docking score is a structural hypothesis, not proof of binding, and requires experimental validation.

Other medicines to investigate

AI prediction · nothing measured

Other repurposing candidates: approved medicines besides Cetyl Alcohol with AI-predicted activity ≥40% against the chosen pathogen, leaving out existing antimicrobials. They are computational candidates for further investigation, not alternatives and not recommendations.

Sorted by AI-predicted activity, high to low. The order is not a ranking of which medicine is better.

Registered studies

A registration describes a study; it does not establish a positive result.

  • A Clinical Study to Assess Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Skincare Product on Adults With Mature, Crepey Skin

    NCT07398989 · start 2025-08-12

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT07398989
    Conditions
    Crepey Skin; Aging Skin; Photo-aged Skin
    Interventions
    Cetaphil
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 4
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2025-08-12
    Completion
    2026-03-25
    Enrolment
    32

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionCrepey Skin; Aging Skin; Photo-aged Skin
    InterventionCetaphil
    PhasePhase 4
    Registry statusCompleted

  • Skin Barrier Function and Inflammation in Aging: The BIA Study

    NCT06750653 · start 2025-02-06

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT06750653
    Conditions
    Inflammation; Skin Inflammation; Aging
    Interventions
    CeraVe Moisturizing Cream; Vaseline
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 4
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2025-02-06
    Completion
    2026-04-02
    Enrolment
    32

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionInflammation; Skin Inflammation; Aging
    InterventionCeraVe Moisturizing Cream; Vaseline
    PhasePhase 4
    Registry statusCompleted

  • A Study to Assess Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Skincare Products on Psoriasis Patients

    NCT06357221 · start 2024-04-08

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT06357221
    Conditions
    Plaque Psoriasis; Psoriasis
    Interventions
    Cetaphil
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 4
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2024-04-08
    Completion
    2024-07-18
    Enrolment
    46

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionPlaque Psoriasis; Psoriasis
    InterventionCetaphil
    PhasePhase 4
    Registry statusCompleted

  • A Single Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Cosmetic Product Line on Acne Symptoms

    NCT06122467 · start 2023-10-02

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT06122467
    Conditions
    Acne
    Interventions
    EQ Exfoliating Cleanser; EQ Gel; EQ Moisturizer
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2023-10-02
    Completion
    2023-12-31
    Enrolment
    36

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionAcne
    InterventionEQ Exfoliating Cleanser; EQ Gel; EQ Moisturizer
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusCompleted

  • A Comparative Split-Face Study of the Effects of a Retinol Alternative Cream on Improving Facial Skin Aging

    NCT06125912 · start 2023-09-25

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT06125912
    Conditions
    Skin Aging
    Interventions
    Dime Beauty TBT Cream; Positive Control
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2023-09-25
    Completion
    2024-02-15
    Enrolment
    35

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionSkin Aging
    InterventionDime Beauty TBT Cream; Positive Control
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusCompleted

  • A Single-Group Study to Examine the Efficacy of a Melatonin Lotion With Magnesium to Improve Sleep Quality and Quantity

    NCT06146712 · start 2023-08-07

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT06146712
    Conditions
    Sleep
    Interventions
    Asutra's 'Dream the night away' nighttime lotion
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2023-08-07
    Completion
    2023-10-02
    Enrolment
    35

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionSleep
    InterventionAsutra's 'Dream the night away' nighttime lotion
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusCompleted

  • Development of a Protective Cream Against Radiodermatitis Caused by Radiotherapy.

    NCT05886673 · start 2023-03-29

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT05886673
    Conditions
    Radiodermatitis
    Interventions
    experimental cream; standard of care
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Unknown
    Start
    2023-03-29
    Completion
    2023-12
    Enrolment
    5

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionRadiodermatitis
    Interventionexperimental cream; standard of care
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusUnknown

  • A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Efficacy and Tolerability of a Daily Anti-Aging Daily Serum

    NCT05514782 · start 2021-09-15

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT05514782
    Conditions
    Photoaging; Wrinkle
    Interventions
    Cleansing Lotion; Facial Moisturizer; Sunscreen SPF 40+
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2021-09-15
    Completion
    2021-12-10
    Enrolment
    67

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionPhotoaging; Wrinkle
    InterventionCleansing Lotion; Facial Moisturizer; Sunscreen SPF 40+
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusCompleted

  • Colloidal Oatmeal, Colloid Cream, Diaper Rash, Preterm Neonates and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

    NCT05892081 · start 2021-08-20

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT05892081
    Conditions
    Diaper Rash; Preterm Neonates
    Interventions
    Colloidal oatmeal; Cold cream
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 4
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2021-08-20
    Completion
    2023-08-30
    Enrolment
    90

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionDiaper Rash; Preterm Neonates
    InterventionColloidal oatmeal; Cold cream
    PhasePhase 4
    Registry statusCompleted

  • Efficacy of Topical Antioxidants in Tretment of Photoaging

    NCT04835259 · start 2021-04

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT04835259
    Conditions
    Photoaging
    Interventions
    Selenium Amino Acid Chelate (Selenium ACE cream)
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Unknown
    Start
    2021-04
    Completion
    2022-06
    Enrolment
    90

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionPhotoaging
    InterventionSelenium Amino Acid Chelate (Selenium ACE cream)
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusUnknown

  • A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of an Anti-Aging Serum

    NCT05271136 · start 2020-09-30

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT05271136
    Conditions
    Fine Lines; Wrinkle; Photoaging
    Interventions
    Anti-aging Serum; Facial Moisturizer; Cleansing Lotion; Sunscreen; Sunscreen
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2020-09-30
    Completion
    2020-10-13
    Enrolment
    26

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionFine Lines; Wrinkle; Photoaging
    InterventionAnti-aging Serum; Facial Moisturizer; Cleansing Lotion; Sunscreen +1 more
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusCompleted

  • Study of KeraStat Cream for Radiation Dermatitis During Head and Neck Radiotherapy

    NCT04173247 · start 2020-07-27

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT04173247
    Conditions
    Head and Neck Cancer; Radiation Dermatitis
    Interventions
    KeraStat Cream; Routine Skin Care - Commercially Available Agents
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2020-07-27
    Completion
    2022-10-07
    Enrolment
    28

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionHead and Neck Cancer; Radiation Dermatitis
    InterventionKeraStat Cream; Routine Skin Care - Commercially Available Agents
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusCompleted

  • Topical and Oral Regimen for Skin Health

    NCT04872946 · start 2019-11-26

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT04872946
    Conditions
    Skin Abnormalities
    Interventions
    Tea; Serum; Moisturizer
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2019-11-26
    Completion
    2020-05-07
    Enrolment
    74

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionSkin Abnormalities
    InterventionTea; Serum; Moisturizer
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusCompleted

  • Efficacy Evaluation of the Probiotics Containing Skincare Products on Skin

    NCT03350893 · start 2017-09-18

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT03350893
    Conditions
    Skin Problems
    Interventions
    Emulsion base with probiotics; Emulsion base
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2017-09-18
    Completion
    2018-08-31
    Enrolment
    20

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionSkin Problems
    InterventionEmulsion base with probiotics; Emulsion base
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusCompleted

  • Effects of 2% IDL Lotion on Skin Hydration and Transepidermal Water Loss in Females With Dry Skin

    NCT04253704 · start 2017-02-13

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT04253704
    Conditions
    Xerosis Cutis
    Interventions
    IDL lotion; Control lotion
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 1 / Phase 2
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2017-02-13
    Completion
    2017-03-03
    Enrolment
    16

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionXerosis Cutis
    InterventionIDL lotion; Control lotion
    PhasePhase 1 / Phase 2
    Registry statusCompleted