oxinates
Oxinates are chemical compounds derived from 8-hydroxyquinoline, also known as oxine. These compounds are formed when the hydroxyl group of 8-hydroxyquinoline loses a proton and acts as a ligand, coordinating with metal ions. The resulting complexes are typically stable and often exhibit distinct colors depending on the metal involved. This chelating ability makes oxinates useful in various analytical and industrial applications.
Historically, oxine and its derivatives have been employed as analytical reagents for the gravimetric and spectrophotometric