A boradiazaindacene-based turn-on fluorescent probe for cyanide detection in aqueous media

Chemistry. 2012 Apr 10;18(15):4513-6. doi: 10.1002/chem.201200008. Epub 2012 Mar 13.

Abstract

Turn on events: A molecular probe consisting of a boradiazaindacene unit conjugated with a dicyano-vinyl group has been designed for the selective and sensitive detection of cyanide by strong fluorescence enhancement in aqueous media (see scheme).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 2,2'-Dipyridyl / analogs & derivatives*
  • 2,2'-Dipyridyl / chemistry
  • Anions / chemistry*
  • Boranes / chemistry*
  • Cyanides / chemistry*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Molecular Probes / chemistry*
  • Vinyl Compounds / chemistry*
  • Water

Substances

  • Anions
  • Boranes
  • Cyanides
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Molecular Probes
  • Vinyl Compounds
  • boradiazaindacene
  • Water
  • 2,2'-Dipyridyl