A dual channel fluorescence chemosensor for anions involving intermolecular excited state proton transfer

Kihang Choi, Andrew D. Hamilton

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Abstract

A macrocycle containing an aminocoumarin fluorophore showed two different fluorescence emission bands on binding with certain anions. Proton transfer from the fluorophore excited state occurred depending on the basicity of the bound anion (see scheme, A-: anion) and this new pathway makes more-sensitive anion sensing possible.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3912-3915
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume40
Issue number20
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001 Oct 15
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anions
  • Host-guest systems
  • Molecular recognition
  • Sensors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry(all)

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