Anthracene

Anthracene is a solid polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with the formula C₁₄H₁₀, composed of three fused benzene rings in a linear arrangement. It is a natural component of coal tar, from which it is primarily sourced for commercial use. Although colorless, anthracene exhibits a distinctive blue fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, a property utilized in scintillation counters to detect high-energy particles. Its main industrial application is as a raw material for the production of anthraquinone, which is a precursor for many types of dyes, including the red dye alizarin. It is also used in wood preservatives and insecticides. Explore searchable catalogue of hundreds of molecules, including details on how models were generated. NotesIf you happen to break something, use superglue to fix it. It will make the broken part even stronger.I decided to go with the ball-and-stick type, as it is easiest to color, is rigid, and looks awesome.The model represents the major resonanc