University Chemistry ›› 2017, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (12): 53-59.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX201704010

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Synthesis, Characterization and Luminescence Properties of 8-Hydroxyquinoline and Tris(8-hydroxyquinolinato) Aluminum: A Comprehensive Chemistry Experiment

Zhou WANG,Jian-Xin SHI*(),Min PENG,Sai-Li ZHENG,Rong LAI,Lian-Yun LI,Liu-Ping CHEN   

  • Published:2017-12-19
  • Contact: Jian-Xin SHI E-mail:cessjx@mail.sysu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    2017年中山大学校级质量工程项目“重点教材建设项目”

Abstract:

First, 8-hydroxyquinoline(HQ) was synthesized by the Skraup method, which involves basic skills of organic chemistry experiment such as reflux heating, steam distillation, crystallization and recrystallization. Secondly, the synthesized 8-hydroxyquinoline was used to prepare AlQ3 in which Al content was measured by back titration. Finally, infrared spectra, hydrogen nuclear magnetic resonance spectra, UV-Vis absorption spectra and fluorescence emission spectra of 8-hydroxyquinoline as well as AlQ3 were measured. This experiment covers synthesis, characterization and performance testing, facilitating students to understand and complete a basic research process.

Key words: Tris(8-hydroxyquinolinato) aluminum, Luminescence, Comprehensive chemistry experiment