2-Hydroxystearic acid is a hydroxy fatty acid found in humans and U. armoricana. It reduces the growth of Ehrlich ascites tumor (EAT) cells in vitro when used at a concentration of 100 μM.

O-Succinylhomoserine is an intermediate in the synthesis of cystathionine by E coli..

5-methylnonan-5-ol (5-methyl-5-nonanol) is an intermediate in the production of 5-nonanol-5-methyl-5-methacrylate and is a volatile substance in the endophyte MC_25L of orange leaves.