4-Methylumbelliferyl heptanoate (4-Methylumbelliferyl enanthate) is a lipase fluorescent substrate that detects cell-mediated cytotoxicity and cell proliferation.

The major human metabolite a bile acid which inhibits radioligand binding to muscarinic M1 but not to M2 or M3 receptors.

2-Methoxycinnamaldehyde (2-MCA) is a natural compound of Cinnamomum cassiahas been widely studied with regard to its antitumor activity.