| Compound | Description |
|---|---|
| alpha-glycerophosphoric acid | |
| Cholesterol | The principal sterol of all higher animals, distributed in body tissues, especially the brain and spinal cord, and in animal fats and oils. |
| glycerol | A trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, or sweetening agent. |
| dihydroxyacetone phosphate | An important intermediate in lipid biosynthesis and in glycolysis. |