Heptadecan-1-ol is long chain alcohol which exhibits activity against Aphids.

1-Docosanol is an inhibitor of lipid-enveloped viruses which can inhibit replication of herpes simplex virus and respiratory syncytial virus.

Methyl acetylacetate is an endogenous metabolite.

Maleic acid is used in the synthesis of pyridoindolones as potent inhibitors of Aurora kinases. It is a reagent in the preparation of TiO2/carbon nanotube composites.

α-Linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid found in leafy green vegetables, acts as part of a low saturated fat diet, helps prevent cardiovascular disease. It can decreases blood pressure, serum cholesterol levels, and platelet aggregation.

Bimatoprost, a analog of prostaglandin, can control the progression of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

1-Octanol (Octanol), a saturated fatty alcohol, is a T-type calcium channels (T-channels) inhibitor with an IC50 of 4 μM for native T-currents. 1-Octanol is a highly attractive biofuel with diesel-like properties.

Heneicosanol is a long-chain primary fatty alcohol that is henicosane in which a hydrogen attached to one of the terminal carbons is replaced by a hydroxy group. It could be isolated from Senecio coluhuapiensis. It presented activity against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 29213) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 27853) as well as against Candida albicans (NIM 982879) and C. krusei (ATCC 6258), Botrytis cinerea.

Trans-2-hexenal is an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound protecting plants against harmful substances.

Lubiprostone is an ClC-2 chloride channel activator used in the treatment of idiopathic chronic constipation.

γ-Linolenic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid synthesized from linoleic acid (LA) by the enzyme delta-6-desaturase, inhibits inflammatory responses through inactivation of NFκB and activator protein-1 by suppressed oxidative stress.

1-Nonadecanol can be found in the essential oil of freshly collected aerial parts of Heracleum thomsonii, which is about 4.96% contained.

Alprostadil is an analog of prostaglandin which is prostaglandin E1 agonist with vasodilatory properties and can be used to treat erectile dysfunction.

Glycolic acid (or hydroxyacetic acid) is the smallest alpha-hydroxy acid. Due to its excellent capability to penetrate skin, glycolic acid is often used in skin care products, most often as a chemical peel.