retene

A crystalline phenanthrene derivative, C₁₈H₁₈, derived from pine tar, fossil resins, and tar oils.

A crystalline hydrocarbon, C₁₈H₁₈, found in resinous woods and certain fossil gums and resins: also made by distilling rosin-oil with sulphur. It is 8-methyl-5-isopropylphenan-threne. It melts at 98.5° C. and boils at 390° C.

A white crystalline hydrocarbon, polymeric with benzene. It is extracted from pine tar, and is also found in certain fossil resins.

A hydrocarbon, polymeric with benzene, that is extracted from pine tar and also found in certain fossil resins.