Namirotene (CBS 211A) is a protein biosynthesis inhibitor, a synthetic retinoic acid analog that is used in the study of corneal diseases, corneal ulcers and dry eye syndrome.

Octyl salicylate, or 2-ethylhexyl salicylate, is an organic compound used as an ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB (ultraviolet) rays from the sun.

Dansyl chloride reacts with primary amino groups in both aliphatic and aromatic amines to produce stable blue- or blue-green-fluorescent sulfonamide adducts. It is widely used to modify amino acids, specifically, protein sequencing and amino acid analysis.