The molecule is a member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthen-9-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 8 and methoxy groups at positions 1 and 6. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of xanthones, a polyphenol and an aromatic ether.
2,8-dihydroxy-1,6-dimethoxyxanthen-9-one