Arene Oxides and trans-Dihydrodiols of Quinoline.

Arene oxides and trans-dihydrodiols at the 5,6- and 7,8-positions of quinoline have been synthesized. High stability of both arene oxides allowed identification of the 5,6-oxide as a liver microsomal metabolite of quinoline. Both arene oxides are converted to trans-dihydrodiols by microsamal epoxide hydrolase.