A phenanthrene compound represented by the formula (I):
in which, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5,
R6, R7, and R8 are identical or different and
may each be hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, or
a conjugated group. The phenanthrene compound has a polycyclic structure and semiconductor
properties including electron transfer, electroluminescence, and photoluminescence.