Iridium complex bearing urea groups as a phosphorescent chemosensor for chiral anion recognition

Ying Hu, Yinan Li, Joonyoung F. Joung, Jun Yin, Sungnam Park, Juyoung Yoon, Myung Ho Hyun

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Abstract

Luminescent chemosensors for chiral molecules have drawn significant attention. In this study, a new iridium complex 1 bearing two urea groups and ethyl naphthalene groups was synthesized as a phosphorescent chemosensor for chiral anion recognition. Addition of t-Boc amino acids induced phosphorescence enhancement with the maximum emission at 560 nm. As large as KD/KL value of 5.0 was observed for iridium complex 1 with phenylgylcine. Two urea groups provide a preorganized binding site for the carboxylates, whereas two ethyl naphthalenes act as chiral barriers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)224-229
Number of pages6
JournalSensors and Actuators, B: Chemical
Volume241
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017 Mar 31

Keywords

  • Anion recognition
  • Chemosensor
  • Chiral recognition
  • Iridium complex
  • Phosphorescent chemosensor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Materials Chemistry

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