fenantreeni

Fenantreeni is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with the chemical formula C14H10. It consists of three fused benzene rings arranged in a linear, angular fashion. Fenantreeni is a structural isomer of anthracene, differing only in the arrangement of the three fused rings. It is a colorless, crystalline solid at room temperature.

This compound is found naturally in coal tar and is also produced during the incomplete combustion of organic materials. Fenantreeni has limited solubility in water but dissolves in many organic solvents like ethanol and benzene. Its chemical reactivity is characteristic of aromatic compounds, undergoing electrophilic substitution reactions.

Fenantreeni and its derivatives are of interest in various fields. In organic chemistry, it serves as a building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. It has also been studied for its potential applications in materials science, particularly in organic electronics due to its conjugated pi-electron system. However, like many PAHs, fenantreeni is considered a potential environmental pollutant and has been investigated for its toxicological effects, though it is generally considered less carcinogenic than some other PAHs. Its presence in the environment is monitored as part of broader assessments of PAH contamination.