Phenanthrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon composed of three fused benzene rings. The name 'phenanthrene' is a composite of phenyl and anthracene. In its pure form, it is found in cigarette smoke and is a known irritant, photosensitizing skin to light. It appears as a colorless, crystal-like solid but can also look yellow.Phenanthrene is used to make dyes, plastics and pesticides, explosives and drugs. It has also been used to
make bile acids, cholesterol and steroids.The compound with a ...
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