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What is Phenanthrene? Phenanthrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) composed of three fused benzene rings which takes its name from the two terms ‘phenyl’ and ‘anthracene. ‘ It has a role as an environmental contaminant and a mouse metabolite. Most of the PAHs are used to conduct research. Like most PAHs, phenanthrene is used to make dyes, plastics and pesticides, explosives and drugs. It has also been used to make bile acids, cholesterol and steroids.Read More

What is Pyrene? Pyrene is one of a group of chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, PAHs for short. PAHs are often found together in groups of two or more. They can exist in over 100 different combinations but the most common are treated as a group of 15. Read More