3-methylquinolin-2-ol

3-methylquinolin-2-ol, also known as 3-methyl-2-quinolinol or meclocycline, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C10H9NO. It is a yellow or brown crystalline powder that is soluble in water, alcohol, and ether. 3-methylquinolin-2-ol has been used as a pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of a variety of drugs. It has also been used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent, although its use for this purpose has declined in recent years due to the availability of more effective antibiotics. More recently, 3-methylquinolin-2-ol has been investigated for its potential as an antioxidant and as a fluorescent probe for the detection of metal ions in biological systems. It has been shown to have antioxidant activity in vitro, and may have potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of oxidative stress-related diseases. Additionally, its fluorescence properties make it a useful tool for the detection of metal ions, which play important roles in many biological processes.