Term Name: hyperxanthone E
Synonyms: 5,9,11-trihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-2,3-dihydropyrano[3,2-a]xanthen-12(1H)-one
Definition: A pyranoxanthene that is 2,3-dihydropyrano[3,2-a]xanthen-12(1H)-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5, 9 and 11 and geminal methyl groups at position 3. Isolated from the aerial parts of Hypericum scabrum, it exhibits cytotoxicity for human tumour cells.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66058]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: cyclic ketone polyphenol pyranoxanthene
has_role: antineoplastic agent metabolite