Selective NMR detection of N-methylated amines using cavitand-decorated silica nanoparticles as receptors

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Sep 27;58(77):10861-10864. doi: 10.1039/d2cc04199e.

Abstract

We report a strategy for the realization of NMR chemosensors based on the spontaneous self-assembly of lower rim pyridinium-functionalized tetraphopshonate cavitands on commercial silica nanoparticles. These nanohybrids enable the selective detection of physiologically relevant N-methylated amines, with a limit of detection of 31 μM, via STD-based NMR experiments, achieving for the first time fine structural selectivity in nanoparticle-assisted NMR chemosensing.

MeSH terms

  • Amines / chemistry
  • Ethers, Cyclic / chemistry
  • Nanoparticles* / chemistry
  • Resorcinols
  • Silicon Dioxide* / chemistry

Substances

  • Amines
  • Ethers, Cyclic
  • Resorcinols
  • cavitand
  • Silicon Dioxide