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).

p-SCN-Bn-DOTA is a chelator that simultaneously binds radionuclides and links monoclonal antibodies.

Geranylacetone has trypanostatic activity and could protect animals against the T. congolense-induced anaemia through the inhibition of sialidase and/or the protection of the parasite-induced hepatosplenomegaly.