5-((2,4-dibromo-6-((cyclohexyl(methyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)diazenyl)quinolin-8-ol azo ligand (L) has been synthesized through the reaction of diazonium salt for 2,4-dibromo-6-((cyclohexyl(methyl)amino)methyl)aniline with 8-hydroxyquinoline. The azo ligand (L) was characterized utilizing spectroscopic techniques, including FTIR, UV-Vis, 1H and 13C NMR, as well as mass spectrometry and micro-elemental analysis (C.H.N). Metal complexes containing Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) were synthesized and analyzed through mass spectrometry, flame atomic absorption, elemental analysis (C.H.N), infrared and UV-Vis spectroscopy, along with measurements of conductivity and magnetic properties. The experimental findings suggested that all metal complexes exhibited a 1:2 metal-to-ligand ratio and possessed a tetrahedral geometry. The biological activity of these compounds was assessed. Additionally, in the composite materials created for dyeing cotton fabrics, the hues influenced the brightness and detergent stability. KEY WORDS: Quinoline, Textile industry, Azo dyes, Dyeing performance, Microbial evaluations Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2025, 39(12), 2559-2569 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v39i12.15
