1,2-Dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DMPC) is a synthetic phospholipid used in liposomes which is used for the study of lipid monolayers and bilayers.

Dibutyl maleate is a diester of the Maleic Acid and can be used as an intermediate of the synthesis of antibacterial compounds.

(-)-β-Pinene has been used as a standard for the analysis of terpenoid compounds in plant essential oils by GC analysis.