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.

6-Methylheptanoic acid (6-methyl-heptanoic acid) is orally toxic and is involved in the synthesis of polymyxin B and colistin hapten PMB-A.

7-O-Methylaloesinol 是一种色素衍生物。7-O-Methylaloesinol对 TNF-α 诱导的 NF-κB 转录活性有显著抑制作用，IC50 值为 29.07 μM。