Potent and selective corticotropin releasing factor receptor-1 (CRF1) agonist (Ki values are 1.5 and 224 nM for CRF1 and CRF2 receptors respectively). Increases ACTH levels and increases faecal pellet output in vivo following i.p. administration.

6-Bromovanillin is a biochemical reagent utilized in the synthesis of caridopa, an aromatic amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor.

NS-2028 is a highly selective soluble Guanylyl Cyclase (sGC) inhibitor (IC50: 30 nM and 200 nM for basal and NO-stimulated enzyme activity).