Term Name: globosuxanthone A
Synonyms: 1R*,2R*,8-trihydroxanthenone-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester, rel-methyl (1R,2R)-1,2,8-trihydroxy-9-oxo-2,9-dihydro-1H-xanthene-1-carboxylate
Definition: A member of the class of xanthones that is methyl 9-oxo-2,9-dihydro-1H-xanthene-1-carboxylate substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 2 and 8 (the 1R,2R stereoisomer). Isolated from Chaetomium globosum, it exhibits cytotoxicity towards human tumour cell lines.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:68712]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: methyl ester phenols xanthones
has_role: antineoplastic agent Chaetomium metabolite