3-Hexenedioic acid is a normal human unsaturated dicarboxylic acid metabolite with increased excretion in patients with Dicarboxylic aciduria caused by fatty acid metabolism disorders The urinary excretion of 3-Hexenedioic acid is increased in conditions of augmented mobilization of fatty acids or inhibited fatty acid oxidation.

Ethychlozate is a chemical agent that can accelerate coloration and enhance fruit quality.

2',3',4'-Trimethoxyacetophenone is a raw material for the preparation of chalcone compounds with anti-inflammatory activity.