A simple but highly efficient multi-formyl phenol-amine system for fluorescence detection of peroxide explosive vapour

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Jul 11;51(54):10868-70. doi: 10.1039/c5cc03406j.

Abstract

A simple, highly stable, sensitive and selective fluorescent system for peroxide explosives was developed via an aromatic aldehyde oxidation reaction. The high efficiency arises from its higher HOMO level and multiple H-bonding. The sensitivity is obtained to be 0.1 ppt for H2O2 and 0.2 ppb for TATP.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amines / chemistry*
  • Explosive Agents / analysis*
  • Gases / chemistry*
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring / analysis
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / analysis*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Peroxides / analysis
  • Phenols / chemistry*
  • Quantum Theory
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence*

Substances

  • Amines
  • Explosive Agents
  • Gases
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
  • Peroxides
  • Phenols
  • triacetone triperoxide
  • Hydrogen Peroxide