1-Myristoyl-rac-glycerol is a 1-monoglyceride of myristic acid, with antibacterial activity against several Gram-positive bacterial strains. 1-Myristoyl-rac-glycerol is used in colloidal chemistry as a nonionic surfactant in the development of micelles.

Trimyristin is used as a lipophilic and nanoparticles carriers loaded with proteins. It is triacylglycerol of myristic acid found in nutmeg.

Tricaprilin has a role as an anticonvulsant and a plant metabolite and it is used in study for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

Trilinolein is a triacylglycerol. It is also an antioxidant.