Obacunone is used in agricultural applications as a natural insect antifeedant and insecticide. It helps protect crops by deterring feeding in pest insects, particularly in species like the Mediterranean fruit fly and other citrus pests. Due to its natural origin and mode of action, it is considered an environmentally friendly option for integrated pest management programs. It is also being studied for its potential in controlling insect resistance when used in rotation with synthetic pesticides. Additionally, obacunone exhibits anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties, making it a compound of interest in pharmaceutical research, especially in the development of natural product-based therapies.