Sodium Thiocyanate one of the main sources of the thiocyanate anion is used as a precursor for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other specialty chemicals.

Luciferase, firefly is the light-emitting enzyme responsible for the bioluminescence of fireflies and click beetles. The enzyme catalyses the oxidation of firefly luciferin, requiring oxygen and ATP.

4-O-Methyl honokiol, a natural neolignan isolated from Magnolia officinalis, acts as a PPARγ agonist and inhibits NF-κB activity, used for cancer and inflammation research.