Endogenous agonist at orexin receptors (Ki values are 20 and 38 nM for OX1 and OX2 receptors respectively). Stimulates feeding following central administration and may be involved in the control of sleep-wake cycle and other hypothalamic functions.

BENZOFURAN-3-CARBALDEHYDE is a natural product.

Euchrestaflavanone B shows antibacterial activity against Gram positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus. Euchrestaflavanone B may function by inhibiting oncogenic disease, at least in part, through the inhibition of protein kinase CKII activity.