Two-color emissive probes for click reactions

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Oct 28;50(84):12694-7. doi: 10.1039/c4cc05288a.

Abstract

Cu(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cyclization (CuAAC) is the paradigmatic click reaction of continuous interest. Especially fluorogenic and FRET probes have become indispensable tools for life sciences. Here, we present a fluorescent alkyne for monitoring CuAAC, which undergoes a bathochromic shift upon reaction. Application in single-molecule and catalysis research is foreseen.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes / chemistry
  • Azides / chemistry
  • Boron Compounds / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Click Chemistry*
  • Copper / chemistry
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Cyclization
  • Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Molecular Conformation

Substances

  • 4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene
  • Alkynes
  • Azides
  • Boron Compounds
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Copper