Lapachol has antimicrobial properties against many pathogens. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antibiotic properties.

10-methyl-9-(phenoxycarbonyl) Acridinium is an acridinium ester that produces fluorescent 10-methyl-9-acridone upon oxidation with hydrogen peroxide persulfates and other oxidants in alkaline conditions.

Levulinic acid derived from the degradation of cellulose is a precursor for the synthesis of biofuels such as ethyl levulinate.