6-Bromovanillin is a biochemical reagent utilized in the synthesis of caridopa, an aromatic amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor.

Potent Nav1.7 blocker (IC50 = 2.5 nM). Also inhibits Nav1.1, Nav1.2, Nav1.3 and Nav1.6 in the nanomolar range. Exhibits no effects on Cav channels or nAChR at 5 μM. Demonstrates analgesic activity in vivo; antagonizes effects of scorpion-venom toxin OD1 at Nav1.7.

Platycoside E 是从 Platycodon grandiflorum 根中分离出来的一种桔梗皂苷元型皂苷，具有溶血活性和佐剂潜力。