Term Name: rubraxanthone
Synonyms: 1-[(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl]-3,6,8-trihydroxy-2-methoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one
Definition: A member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthen-9-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3, 6 and 8, a geranyl group at position 1 and a methoxy group at position 2. Isolated from Mesua and Garcinia dioica, it exhibits antibacterial and cytotoxic activities.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66318]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aromatic ether polyphenol xanthones
has_role: antibacterial agent antineoplastic agent metabolite