A chemical alcohol compound derived from anthracene, used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical production.
From anthracene (Greek anthrakis 'coal') + -ol (from Latin oleum 'oil'), meaning 'the alcohol form of anthracene'.
In chemistry, -ol isn't just a suffix—it's a chemical IOU. When you see 'anthrol,' you immediately know this is anthracene with a hydroxyl group attached, so chemists can instantly visualize its structure and properties.
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