The molecule is a C-glycosyl compound consisting of 1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthen-9-one having a beta-D-glucosyl residue at the 6-position. It has a role as a hypoglycemic agent, an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is a C-glycosyl compound and a member of xanthones. It derives from a xanthone.
1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxy-2-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]xanthen-9-one