2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-methyl-2-oxoacetamide is a marine derived natural products found in Polycarpa aurata.

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

Tetramethylthiuram monosulfide is widely used as a catalyst in rubber-processing techniques, it possesses a medium-degree toxicity and causes point mutations in strains TA 100 and TA 1535 (Salmonella typhimurium LT 2).