There are two synthetic ways used to synthesize new xanthones and its derivatives, which are biosynthesis and chemical synthesis. Biosynthesis involves enzymatic reactions in living organisms to produce various xanthone’s derivatives from precursor units, while chemical synthesis involves catalytic reactions carried out in laboratory. In chemical synthesis, reaction of benzoic acid derivative with polyhydroxybenzene happens with cyclization to enable both the benzene rings to fuse together forming a tricyclic structure of xanthones