8-Hydroxyquinoline and its Derivatives: Synthesis and Applications

Saleh N Al-Busafi, Fakhr El

Abstract

Studies of structural, chemical and synthetic aspects of 8-hydroxyquinoline (8-HQ) and its derivatives are reviewed. A special emphasis is given to applications of recently developed 8-HQ derivatives in various fields such as OLEDs, chemosensors, medicinal drugs, and insecticidal agents.