2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid is an unusual metabolite found in the urine of patients with 2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria and maple syrup urine disease.

Lucenin 3 is a bioactive flavonoid.

Cetyl glycol favors the decomposition of the metal-organic precursor, formation of an intermediate Co(2+)Fe(3+)-oleate complex, and the nucleation of nanoparticles at lower temperatures. Cetyl glycol is a reducing agent that can be used in cosmetics.