β-cedrene are bioactive sesquiterpenes found in cedar essential oil and exert antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, tonic, astringent, diuretic, sedative, insecticidal, and antifungal activities.

Glycylglycine (Gly-Gly) is a dipeptide used in biochemical research. It is the simplest of all dipeptides and is used as a starting template for preparation of more complex peptides. Glycine is involved in the body's production of DNA phospholipids and collagen and in the release of energy.

Ethanolamine, a viscous, hygroscopic amino alcohol with an ammoniacal odor, is widely distributed in biological tissue and is a component of lecithin.