Within the cell glyceryl trimyristate is primarily located in the membrane (predicted from logP) and adiposome. glyceryl trimyristate exists in all eukaryotes ranging from yeast to humans. In humans glyceryl trimyristate is involved in the metabolic disorder called de novo triacylglycerol biosynthesis glyceryl trimyristate pathway.

Malic acid is a tart-tasting organic dicarboxylic acid that plays a role in many sour or tart foods. Apples contain malic acid which contributes to the sourness of a green apple. Malic acid can make a wine taste tart although the amount decreases with increasing fruit ripeness.

13-Dimethyluric acid is a product of theophylline metabolism in man. It is one of the purine components in urinary calculi.