DPC is an antitumor compound that inhibits cancer cell proliferation with an IC50 of 0.007-0.096 μM.DPC is involved in a variety of anticancer therapies and can be used in cancer research.

Norgestimate is an acetylated progestinused in combination with ethinyl estradiol as an oral contraceptive.

Vanillylacetone, which is used as a flavor additive in spice oils and in perfumery to introduce spicy aromas, is similar in chemical structure to flavor chemicals such as vanillin and eugenol.