Guacetisal is extracted from the esterification reaction of acetylsalicylic acid with guaiacol which can be used for research on the treatment of chronic bronchitis.

Atractylodinol, an antimicrobial, is a PRRSV (porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus) inhibitor. Atractylodinol inhibits TGF-β receptor I recycling by binding to vimentin (KD of 454 nM) and inducing the formation of filamentous aggregates.

Acetylvaline (Ac-Val-OH) is used as an indicator of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and retinopathy.