Abstract
The binding selectivity of simple pyridyl thioureas in acetonitrile can be completely switched by protonation; hence the neutral thiourea binds acetate, but not chloride or bromide, whereas the protonated thiourea binds strongly to chloride or bromide, but is deprotonated by acetate.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acetates / chemistry
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Anions / chemical synthesis
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Anions / chemistry
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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
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Models, Molecular
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Molecular Structure
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Protons*
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Pyridines / chemistry*
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Stereoisomerism
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Thiourea / analogs & derivatives*
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Thiourea / chemical synthesis
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Thiourea / chemistry*
Substances
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Acetates
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Anions
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Protons
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Pyridines
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Thiourea