Term Name: paxanthonin
Synonyms: 2-[(1S,4S)-2,2-dimethyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclopentyl]-1,3,6-trihydroxy-5-methoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one
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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:71520]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aromatic ether polyphenol xanthones
has_role: antimicrobial agent plant metabolite radical scavenger
inverse has_functional_parent: 5-O-demethylpaxanthonin