Ethyl 5-methylhex-5-enoate can be prepared from ethyl acrylate and isobutylene.

Dimethyl DL-glutamate is a cell-permeant glutamic acid derivative that enhances insulin release in response to glucose in isolated islets and in animal models of diabetes.

3-Amino-1-(2-chloro-10H-phenothiazin-10-yl)-1-propanone is involved in the synthesis of phenothiazine series compounds.