Cetyl glycol favors the decomposition of the metal-organic precursor, formation of an intermediate Co(2+)Fe(3+)-oleate complex, and the nucleation of nanoparticles at lower temperatures. Cetyl glycol is a reducing agent that can be used in cosmetics.

Methyl nomilinate from citrus can modulate cell cycle regulators to induce cytotoxicity in human colon cancer (SW480) cells in vitro.

β-Eudesmol is a noncompetitive antagonist of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). It is a sesquiterpene that has been found in a variety of plants, including Cannabis, and has diverse biological activities.