The molecule is a member of the class of xanthones that is swertianin in which the hydroxy group at position 2 has been replaced by a methoxy group. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of xanthones, an aromatic ether and a polyphenol. It derives from a swertianin.
1,8-dihydroxy-2,6-dimethoxyxanthen-9-one