The molecule is a member of the class of xanthones that is xanthone which is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3, 5, and 8. A natural product found particularly in Iris nigricans and Gentiana campestris. It has a role as a metabolite, an EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor, a mutagen, an antioxidant and a radical scavenger. It is a member of xanthones and a tetrol. It derives from a xanthone.
1,3,5,8-tetrahydroxyxanthen-9-one