Synthesis of functionalized anthraquinones phthalates and quinolines by site selective Suzuki Miyaura cross coupling reactions Based on the methodology of Suzuki Miyaura cross coupling reactions a wide range of substituted anthraquinones are now readily available including a few examples of phthalates and quinolines. The method provides new possibilities in carbon carbon bond formation for the preparation of new materials. The chemistry of the bis(triflates) of anthraquinones phthalates and 5 7 dibromo 8 (trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)quinoline has been investigated in this thesis. The results for the synthesis and characterization of diarylanthraquinones diarylphthalates and diarylquinolines are presented in this thesis.