| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5222353 | Tetrahedron | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A neutral tripodal Schiff base receptor (3) having catechol as end groups has been synthesized and characterized with the help of spectroscopic and single crystal X-ray crystallographic studies. The receptor behaves as a visually detectable optical sensor for F− ions in DMSO, sensitive enough to recognize the ions up to a concentration 1×10−5 M with naked eye. The chromogenic response is based upon the deprotonation of the highly acidic catechol moieties in the presence of highly basic F− ions in a polar solvent like DMSO.
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