CHM-1 is an inducer of apoptosis, and displays potent antitumor ability in human hepatocellular carcinoma by activation of Cdc2 kinase activity. CHM-1 inhibits tubulin polymerization in vitro and in vivo.

3,4,5-Trihydroxycinnamic acid decyl ester, an effective inhibitor of lipid absorption and accumulation, exhibits anti-obesity properties and acts as a pancreatic lipase inhibitor, with an EC50 of approximately 0.9 μM.

Phenformin (BRN 1977317) is a biguanide compound with anticancer and anti-glycemic activity, inhibits skin tumor growth and promotes keratinocyte differentiation and apoptosis.