Nonanoic acid is a fatty acid which occurs naturally as esters are the oil of pelargonium. Synthetic esters such as methyl nonanoate are used as flavorings.

2-Methoxyethanol is used in the synthesis of 2-aminothiazoles in the treatment of prion disease. 2-Methoxyethanol is also used in the preparation of Rho-associated kinase inhibitors or (ROCK) inhibitors for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Interleukin (IL)-6 Receptor is a peptide, derived from interleukin-6 receptor.