Phenanthrenequinone
Phenanthrenedione is a quinone derivative of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. It is an orange, water-insoluble solid.It has been prepared by oxidation of phenanthrene with chromic acid.
It is used as a artificial mediator for electron acceptor/donor in Mo/W containing formate dehydrogenase reduction of Carbon dioxide to formate and vice versa. It is a better electron acceptor than the natural Nicodinamide adenosine dinucleotide.Safety
It is a cytotoxic.
