Ingliforib is a glycogen phosphorylase inhibitor, with IC50s of 52, 352 and 150 nM for liver, muscle and brain glycogen phosphorylase, and has cardioprotective activity.

Clozic exhibits reversible anti-proliferative effects and can be used in studies about serving as a potential anti-arthritic agent.

2,6-Dimethylpyrazine is an indispensable flavor additive in the food industry and an important substrate for the production of hypoglycemic and antilipolytic compounds.