Odoratone shows insecticidal activities, it shows mortality on fourth instar larvae of mosquitoes (Anopheles stephensi) with LC(50) values of 154 ppm. Odoratone exhibits strong antifeedant activity against Pieris brassicae.
3-Epicabraleahydroxylactone has anti-tumor promoting effect, it has anti-carcinogenic activity by the inhibitory effect on the induction of Epstein-Barr virus early antigen(EBV-EA) by the tumor promoter.