Ett antimikrobiellt, antiseptiskt och desinficerande medel som även används som aromämne och konserveringsmedel i läkemedel och parfymer.

Thymelaeaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes around 50 genera and over 800 species. These plants are typically characterized by their small, simple flowers with four or five sepals and no petals, as well as their slender, woody stems and simple leaves. The fruits of Thymelaeaceae plants are usually capsules or drupes. The family includes a wide range of plants, from shrubs to trees, and is found in tropical and temperate regions around the world. Some examples of plants in this family include Daphne, Edgeworthia, and Pimelea.

Beteende sammanhängande med alkoholkonsumtion, inklusive socialt drickande.

Alkylföreningar med en hydroxylgrupp. De klassificeras efter kolatomens förhållande: primära alkoholer (R-CH2OH), sekundära (R2-CHOH), tertiära (R3-COH).