Grignard reagents react with ethylene oxide to yield primary alcohols containing two more carbon atoms than the alkyl halide from which the organometallic compound was prepared. 格氏試劑與乙撐氧發生反應，產生含有比配置有機金屬化合物的烷基鹵多兩個碳原子的伯醇。
Sunscreens that use metallic compounds, such as titanium oxide or zinc oxide, to block, rather than absorb ultraviolet light may be the most effective when spending time outdoors. 戶外活動時使用金屬化合物，如二氧化鈦或氧化鋅，以阻止紫外線，而不是吸收紫外線可能是最有效的。
