Aluminium tri(quinolin-8-olate)

• CAT Number: L011593
• CAS Number: 2085-33-8
• Molecular Formula: C27H18AlN3O3
• Molecular Weight: 459.40
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place)
• IUPAC Name: tri(quinolin-8-yloxy)alumane
• InChI: InChI=1S/3C9H7NO.Al/c3*11-8-5-1-3-7-4-2-6-10-9(7)8;/h3*1-6,11H;/q;;;+3/p-3
• InChIKey: TVIVIEFSHFOWTE-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)O[Al](OC3=CC=CC4=C3N=CC=C4)OC5=CC=CC6=C5N=CC=C6)N=CC=C2

Aluminium tri(quinolin-8-olate)(CAT:L011593), often abbreviated as Alq₃, is a coordination complex consisting of an aluminum ion chelated by three quinolin-8-olate ligands. It is best known for its luminescent properties and widespread application in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) as an electron-transporting and emissive material. Alq₃ exhibits strong fluorescence, thermal stability, and good film-forming characteristics, making it ideal for optoelectronic devices. Additionally, its tunable photophysical properties through ligand modification allow for versatility in sensor and display technologies. Alq₃ remains a benchmark compound in materials science and photonics research.