About: Anthrol

Anthrols (sometimes called anthranols) are the hydroxylated derivatives of anthracene. For the monohydroxo derivatives, three isomers are possible: 1-anthrol, 2-anthrol, and 9-anthrol. The latter exists as a minor tautomer of 9-anthrone. Despite their simplicity, these compounds have little commercial value. 1- and 2-substituted anthracenes typically are prepared via the hydroxy anthroquinones, which means that the preparation of these derivatives is arduous.