Tert-butyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate (BHH) is an initiator for the preparation of α-tert-butyloxycarbonylω-hydroxyheterobifunctional poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and poly(δ-valerolactone) PVL.

Rhamnetin, a quercetin derivative found in Coriandrum sativum, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Rhamnetin inhibits secretory phospholipase A2.

β-Endorphin, an endogenous opioid neuropeptide, is an opioid receptor agonist. β-Endorphin binds preferentially to μ-opioid receptors and is produced in certain neurons of the central and peripheral nervous system and is one of three endorphins produced in humans. β-Endorphin can be used to reduce stress and maintain homeostasis in the body and is involved in neurological pain perception regulation.