(2R)-3α,7,4'-Trihydroxy-5-methoxy-8-prenylflavanone is derived exclusively from the roots of Sophora flavescens.

2,4,6-Triiodophenol is used as an iodinated disinfection by product formed during chlorination of sewage effluents.

SAFit2 is a highly potent and selective inhibitor of fk506 binding protein 51 (FKBP51) with a Ki value of 6 nM. SAFit2 can enhance the binding of AKT2-AS160 and participate in the downstream response of glucocorticoid release in vivo.