14-Deoxycoleon U has anti-termitic activity, it is highly active against both wood-decay fungi. 14-Deoxycoleon U shows antibacterial activity against the Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Enterococcus faecalis, and
2α,3α,24-Trihydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid, a triterpenoid phytoalexin isolated from the peel of unripe fruits of nectarine (Prunus persica cv Fantasia), exhibits antifungal activity against the fungus mentioned.