10Hydroxyphenanthrene

10Hydroxyphenanthrene, also known as phenanthren-10-ol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C14H10O. It is a derivative of phenanthrene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. The structure consists of three fused benzene rings arranged in a non-linear, angular fashion, with a hydroxyl group attached at the tenth position.

This compound is a solid at room temperature and has limited solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents. Its physical properties, such as melting point and boiling point, are influenced by the presence of the hydroxyl group. 10Hydroxyphenanthrene can be synthesized through various chemical routes, often involving the oxidation or hydroxylation of phenanthrene or related precursors.

In terms of its occurrence and applications, 10Hydroxyphenanthrene is not as widely encountered as its parent compound, phenanthrene. However, it has been identified as a metabolite in certain biological systems, suggesting its potential role in the metabolism of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Research into its properties and potential biological activities continues, though it is not a commercially significant compound in large-scale industrial applications. Its study contributes to understanding the chemistry and fate of polycyclic aromatic compounds in the environment and in biological processes.