Component of the frankincense essential oil. Activator of transient receptor potential vanilloid 3 (TRPV3), a heat-sensitive ion channel involved in skin heat sensitivity, thermoregulation and neurological activities. Less powerful TRPV3 agonist than incensol (Prod. No. AG-CN2-0482). Shows in vivo neuroprotective properties. Causes anxiolytic-like and antidepressive-like behavioral effects in wild-type (WT) mice. Anti-inflammatory agent. Shown to have COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitory activity and cytotoxic activity against selected cancer cell lines.