Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 has effects on the synthesis of collagen, fibronectin and hyaluronic acid in human skin fibroblasts, and can be used in the preparation of anti-aging cosmetics.

3-Phenyllactic acid (PhLA) is a broad spectrum antimicrobial compound active against bacteria and fungi.

23-Butanedione (Diacetyl) the molecule implicated in the disease known as popcorn lung has now been implicated in amyloid-β peptide toxicity associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Diacetyl accelerates amyloid-β aggregation-a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.