L-4FPG inhibits the neutral amino acid transporters ASCT1 and ASCT2. It also shows good brain penetration and potently reduces amphetamine-induced hyperlocomotion.

Sinapic acid protects the rat liver from CCl4-induced inflammation, most likely by acting as a free radical scavenger and modulator of NF-κB p65 activation and proinflammatory cytokine expression.

Gadolinium(III) chloride hexahydrate is a contrast agent in magnetic resonance imaging and can be used in medicine, magnetic resonance imaging, liquid crystal displays and other fields.