The chemical Swertianin has a known molecular formula of C14-H10-O6. Synonyms may include: Gentiakochianin, 5-18-05-00186 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), BRN 1351024, 6-Methoxy-1,2,8-trihydroxyxanthen-9-one, NSC 289490, 1,2,8-Trihydroxy-6-methoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one, UNII-890WXQ4KC0 (ChemID).