Colorimetric and fluorometric detection of cationic surfactants based on conjugated polydiacetylene supramolecules

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Jun 21:(23):3434-6. doi: 10.1039/b904542b. Epub 2009 May 1.

Abstract

The polydiacetylenes derived from a hydroxybenzaldehyde substituted diacetylene monomer display a unique colorimetric change (blue to red) and large fluorescent enhancement in the presence of cetyl trimethylammonium salt.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Colorimetry
  • Fluorometry
  • Polyacetylene Polymer
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Polyynes / chemistry*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Surface-Active Agents / analysis*
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry*

Substances

  • Polyacetylene Polymer
  • Polymers
  • Surface-Active Agents
  • Polyynes
  • polydiacetylene