The molecule is a member of the class of hydroxyanthraquinones that is 9,10-anthraquinone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1 and 3, a methyl group at position 2 and a methoxy group at position 6. It has been isolated from the roots of Rubia yunnanensis. It has a role as a metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is an aromatic ether and a dihydroxyanthraquinone.
1,3-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-2-methylanthracene-9,10-dione