Nitenpyram is a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (AchR) agonist, used as veterinary medicine to treat parasites of livestock and pets.

Calcium lactate is used by the beverage industry as a source of calcium to fortify fruit juice. Calcium lactate facilitates the growth and phytic acid degradation of soybean sprouts.

2-Hexylthiophene, a weakly basic heteroaromatic compound, can enhance the molar absorption coefficient of ruthenium sensitizers by undergoing modification.