Methoxatin disodium salt an aromatic tricyclic o-quinone is a redox cofactor for bacterial dehydrogenases. It is an efficient electron transfer catalyst from a number of organic substrates to molecular oxygen (O2) constructing quinoprotein model reactions.

Kobophenol A has antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activities, it might be a candidate for treatment of inflammatory bone diseases relevant to osteoblast cell death.

δ-Decalactone is found in nonfat dry milks and fruits and with a sweet taste.