Synthesis, characterization, theoretical calculations, DNA binding and colorimetric anion sensing applications of 1-[(E)-[(6-methoxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)imino]methyl]naphthalen-2-ol

- Title molecule was full characterized.
- Molecular geometry was theoretically determined by using DFT method.
- The binding ability of Schiff base to CT-DNA was characterized by spectroscopy.
- The colorimetric response of the Schiff base receptors in DMSO was investigated.