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paxanthonin |
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- 2-[(1S,4S)-2,2-dimethyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclopentyl]-1,3,6-trihydroxy-5-methoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one
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Definition: |
A member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthen-9-one substituted by a 2,2-dimethyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclopentyl group at position 2, hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3 and 6 and a methoxy group at position 5. It is isolated from the callus of Hypericum perforatum and exhibits antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.
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Ontology: |
ChEBI
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EBI
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