Pyrocatechol its sulfonic acid is often present in the urine of many mammals. Small amounts of catechol occur naturally in fruits and vegetables along with the enzyme polyphenol oxidase. Upon mixing the enzyme with the substrate and exposure to oxygen (as when a potato or apple is cut) the colorless catechol oxidizes to reddish-brown benzoquinone derivatives.

Isoprocurcumenol is a guaiane type sesquiterpene, that can be isolated from Curcuma comosa. Isoprocurcumenol can activate EGFR signaling. Isoprocurcumenol increases the phosphorylation of ERK and AKT. Isoprocurcumenol promotes the proliferation of keratinocytes.

N-Demethyllastourvilline