Potent GPR37L1 and GPR37 agonist (EC50 values are 5 and 7 nM, respectively). Stimulates signaling through pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins. Stimulates ERK phosphorylation. Protects against cellular stress. Promotes myelin lipid synthesis and prolongs cell survival in both Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes; neuroprotective and glioprotective.

Nonadecanoic acid is a long saturated fatty acid found in ox fats and vegetable oils and in Staphylococcus. It can be used as a phermone by certain insects.

1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran is a fluorescent probe. It possesses a highly specific reactivity towards singlet oxygen forming an endoperoxide which decomposes to give 1,2-dibenzoylbenzene. 1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran can detect the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS).