quinolin4ol
Quinolin-4-ol, also known as 4-hydroxyquinoline, is a heterocyclic aromatic compound consisting of a quinoline skeleton with a hydroxy group at the 4-position. The structure features a benzene ring fused to a pyridine ring, with the hydroxyl group providing a phenolic site for hydrogen bonding and metal coordination.
It is predominantly synthesized for research and industrial use; common preparation routes involve cyclization of suitably
In coordination chemistry, deprotonated 4-hydroxyquinoline acts as a bidentate ligand, binding metal centers through the ring
Physical properties: 4-hydroxyquinoline is a pale solid with limited water solubility but higher solubility in organic
Safety: use standard laboratory precautions; avoid inhalation and contact with skin or eyes; consult safety data
See also: 8-hydroxyquinoline, 2-hydroxyquinoline, hydroxyquinoline derivatives.