Sauchinone is a useful adjunctive treatment for bacterial infection. Sauchinone, an active lignan found in Saururus chinensis, to regulate the activation of HSCs, to prevent liver fibrosis, and to inhibit oxidative stress in vivo and in vitro.

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.

Benzaldehyde, oxime is an intermediate in the synthesis of chromones.