The molecule is a member of the class of xanthones that is xanthone substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1 and methoxy groups at positions 1, 2 and 6. It has been isolated from Centaurium erythraea and Gentiana verna. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of xanthones, an aromatic ether and a member of phenols.
8-hydroxy-1,2,6-trimethoxyxanthen-9-one