The alpha factor pheromone arrests yeast in the G1 phase of their cell cycle. Alpha Factor Mating Pheromone induces the expression of mating genes, changes in nuclear architecture, and polarzes growth toward the mating partner.

Solvent Yellow 93, an azomethine dye, is used as a colorant of toner.

Methyl 2-propylpentanoate (2-Propylvaleric acid methyl ester) has potential neuroprotective activity.