A single molecule that acts as a fluorescence sensor for zinc and cadmium and a colorimetric sensor for cobalt

作者:Song Eun Joo; Kang Juhye; You Ga Rim; Park Gyeong Jin; Kim Youngmee; Kim Sung Jin; Kim Cheal*; Harrison Roger G
来源:Dalton Transactions, 2013, 42(43): 15514-15520.
DOI:10.1039/c3dt51635k

摘要

A new metal ion sensor that contains quinoline and pyridylaminophenol has been synthesized. In acetonitrile and in the presence of Zn2+, the sensor fluoresces. In contrast, in aqueous solutions the sensor fluoresces in the presence of Cd2+. The fluorescence of the molecule is selective for Zn2+ or Cd2+ and shows no fluorescence with other metal ions. The crystal structure of the Cd2+ complex shows coordination through the amide and phenol oxygens, as well as the amine nitrogen of the sensor. The sensor also acts as a colorimetric sensor for Co2+ by changing color from colorless to yellow. The color change is selective for Co2+ and is not observed with other metal ions. The unique combination of pyridine and phenol groups with quinoline results in the properties of this sensor.

  • 出版日期2013