(3R)-7,4’-Dihydrohomoisoflavanone, a natural compound, exhibits potent antibacterial properties against both S. aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Senkyunolide N exhibits prostaglandin H endoperoxide synthase-I (COX-I) and endoperoxide synthase-II (COX-II)) Inhibitory activity at pH 7 and at a concentration of 250 pg ml(-1) .

7-Methoxy-1-naphthylacetonitrile is one of the impurities of agomelatine, an antidepressant.