(organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (an acene containing three fused rings) obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of wood preservatives, insecticides and the dye alizarin; it is isomeric with phenanthrene.

plural of anthracene

(organic chemistry) Any of the three isomeric carboxylate anions derived from an anthracenecarboxylic acid; and salt or ester containing this group

plural of anthracenedione

(organic chemistry) Synonym of anthraquinone

plural of anthracenecarboxylate