OBO ID: CHEBI:9371
Term Name: swertianin Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • 1,2,8-trihydroxy-6-methoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one
  • 1,2,8-Trihydroxy-6-methoxyxanthone
  • Gentiakochianin
  • Swertianin
Definition: A member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthen-9-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 2 and 8 and a methoxy group at position 6. It has been isolated from various species of the genus Swertia and has been found to exhibit antioxidant activities.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available