Reaction-based chemosensor for the reversible detection of cyanide and cadmium ions

A naphthocoumarin-based chemosensor capable of sensing cyanide and cadmium ions was designed through a reversible reaction with the two toxins. It exhibited rapid reversible fluorescence responses to cyanide anions through Michael addition and to cadmium cations through metal-induced elimination with reversible cycling in aqueous buffer.

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