| Bioactivity | Swertianine is a hydroxyexanthone that can be isolated from Swertia decussata. Swertianine has antioxidant activity by inhibiting lipid peroxidation, scavenging DPPH and superoxide free radicals. Swertianine also inhibits γ-ray induced DNA damage of pBR322 with protective effect[1]. |
| Name | Swertianine |
| CAS | 20882-75-1 |
| Formula | C14H10O6 |
| Molar Mass | 274.23 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Reference | [1]. Patro BS, et al. Antioxidant activities of Swertia decussata xanthones. Nat Prod Res. 2005 Jun;19(4):347-54. |