Abstract
Pyrene-appended calix[2]triazole[2]arene capable of bimodal sensing has been synthesized. Upon addition of Zn2+ (or Cd2+), it selectively exhibits an enhanced monomeric emission (∼13-20-fold) over other metal ions. On the other hand, it displays excellent selectivity for Fe 2+ over other metal ions (even over Fe3+) from the angle of excimeric emissions (10-fold enhancement). Density Functional Theory (DFT) based theoretical calculations distinguished the bimodal activity of the probe and supported the experimental observations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4058-4061 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 Aug 16 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry