3,5-Diaminobenzyl alcohol dihydrochloride has been used in the synthesis of :9-anilinothiazolo[5,4-b]quinoline derivatives, potential anti-tumor agents{3-amino-5-[(7-chloro-4-quinolyl)amino]phenyl}methanolluminescent lanthanide complexes consisting of a lanthanide-binding chelate and organic-based antenna molecule