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. 格氏试剂与乙撑氧发生反应，产生含有比配置有机金属化合物的烷基卤多两个碳原子的伯醇。
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. 户外活动时使用金属化合物，如二氧化钛或氧化锌，以阻止紫外线，而不是吸收紫外线可能是最有效的。
