Exoticin shows antinociceptive and neuropharmacological activities, it could be considered as a suitable candidate for the development of analgesic and anxiolytic agents.

3-Deoxyglucosone(3-Deoxy-D-glucosone) is synthesized by the intermediate pathway of the melad and polyol reactions.

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.