Neocnidilide is an alkyl phthalate derived from Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong with the ability to inhibit the growth of mycotoxin-producing fungi and to kill insects.

Collagenase Type I is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks down the peptide bonds in collagen, the main structural protein of connective tissue.

4-Dimethylaminocinnamaldehyde is a photometric reagent for primary aromatic amines. The 4-(dimethylamino)cinnamaldehyde assay is currently used to quantify proanthocyanidin (PAC) content in cranberry products.