Caprylic acid is found naturally in coconuts and breast milk. It is an oily liquid with a slightly unpleasant rancid taste that is minimally soluble in water. Caprylic acid is used commercially in the production of esters used in perfumery and also in the manufacture of dye.

Quinoline is found in alcoholic beverages. Quinoline is an alkaloid from various plant species including Mentha species. Also present in cocoa black tea and scotch whiskey.

Stearyl methacrylate (Octadecyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate) is involved in the synthesis of hydrogels and oil-absorbing resins.