Kavain a compound extracted from the Kava plant Piper methysticum is found to be involved in TNF-α expression in human and mouse cells via regulation of transcriptional factors such as NF-kB and LITAF.

Dibutyl maleate is a diester of the Maleic Acid and can be used as an intermediate of the synthesis of antibacterial compounds.

Selective, high affinity, non-competitive α1A adrenoceptor antagonist (Ki = 0.35 nM). Exhibits no significant activity against a range of other GPCRs, including α2A, β1 and β2 adrenoceptors. Antagonizes effects of phenylephrine on isolated rabbit prostate muscle in vitro and on intra-urethral pressure in rats.