Diphenyl disulfide (Phenyl disulfide) shows anticancer activity in breast cancer cell lines.Diphenyl disulfide induces and enhances apoptosis in breast cancer cells through Bax protein hydrolysis activation and concomitant autophagy.

1H-Indole-3-acetamide also known as auxin amide or 2-(3-indolyl)acetamide belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 3-alkylindoles. Within the cell 1H-indole-3-acetamide is primarily located in the cytoplasm. 1H-Indole-3-acetamide can be biosynthesized from acetamide.

Malic acid is a tart-tasting organic dicarboxylic acid that plays a role in many sour or tart foods. Apples contain malic acid which contributes to the sourness of a green apple. Malic acid can make a wine taste tart although the amount decreases with increasing fruit ripeness.