A new selective fluorogenic probe for trivalent cations

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Mar 21;48(24):3000-2. doi: 10.1039/c2cc17184h. Epub 2012 Feb 8.

Abstract

A new selective chromo-fluorogenic probe for Fe(3+), Cr(3+) and Al(3+) is reported. Detection limits are in the μM range and the fluorogenic sensing ability could be observed by the naked eye when illuminated with UV-light. No response is observed with divalent cations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetonitriles / chemistry
  • Aluminum / analysis*
  • Chromium / analysis*
  • Fluorescein / chemistry*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Iron / analysis*
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet

Substances

  • Acetonitriles
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Chromium
  • Aluminum
  • Iron
  • Fluorescein
  • acetonitrile