Bruceoside A could be transformed into the potent anticancer component brusatol in vivo, rather than its direct deglycosylated metabolite bruceosin.

2,4,5-Trichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (TCBSC) is a versatile building block in the synthesis of various organic compounds, such as amines, alcohols, and carboxylic acids.

Glyparamide is a hypoglycemic compound that reduces platelet aggregation, resulting in less atherosclerotic plaque formation.