The molecule is a member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthen-9-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 2 and 8 and a methoxy group at position 6. It has been isolated from various species of the genus Swertia and has been found to exhibit antioxidant activities. It has a role as an antioxidant and a plant metabolite. It is a member of xanthones, a polyphenol and an aromatic ether.
1,2,8-trihydroxy-6-methoxyxanthen-9-one