ChEBI Download
Fetch ChEBI compound ontology records and chemical metadata by ChEBI identifier.
Input
Output
CHEBI:15365
CHEBI:30616
CHEBI:17544
Input
Output
CHEBI:15365
CHEBI:30616
CHEBI:17544
How to download ChEBI records?
ChEBI Download fetches Chemical Entities of Biological Interest records by ChEBI ID. It returns the JSON record and key metadata such as name, formula, charge, and curation stars when available.
Use this tool when you need a stable chemical ontology record for metabolites, small molecules, biochemical reactions, or annotation workflows.
| Input | Description |
|---|---|
Entry ID | ChEBI identifier. Examples: CHEBI:15365, CHEBI:30616, CHEBI:17544. |
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
Database | Opens the selected database download tool. |
Supported ChEBI downloads
| File | Format | Use |
|---|---|---|
| JSON | .json | ChEBI compound record and ontology metadata. |
Understanding the results
The results panel lists the JSON record as a downloadable file. The Details tab summarizes the database, ChEBI ID, record title, file label, format, source type, filename, and URL.
Filenames follow the pattern:
chebi-CHEBI-15365-json.jsonChEBI identifiers include a prefix and numeric ID. Keep the prefix when possible because it makes the source of the identifier clear.
Common use cases
- Download ontology records for metabolites or biochemical compounds.
- Store ChEBI metadata with reaction or pathway analysis.
- Cross-check chemical names, formulas, and charges.
- Link compound annotations to a stable ChEBI identifier.
FAQ
Can this download structures?
This tool returns the JSON record supported by the current ChEBI provider. For structure files, use a compound database such as PubChem Download or ChEMBL Download when the molecule has a matching record there.
Should I include CHEBI: in the ID?
Yes. The prefix is supported and helps avoid confusing ChEBI IDs with identifiers from other databases.
What are curation stars?
ChEBI uses stars to indicate curation status. More stars generally indicate a more reviewed record.
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