摘要
For a better insight into the spectroscopic properties of [2.2]paracyclophane in fluorescent probes, a novel rhodamine-based chemodosimeter bearing [2.2]paracyclophane 4a has been designed and synthesized. The probe 4a exhibits a highly selective and sensitive response to He2+ over other transition metal ions in aqueous solution. Its detection limit is determined to be 77 nM. The significant changes in the fluorescence color could be used for the naked-eye detection. Furthermore, the probe 4a shows good membrane permeability and can be applied to detect intracellular Hg2+ in human lung adenocarcinoma cells (A549 cells). The crystal structure and spectral properties of its congener 4b that contains one 12-bromo [2.2]- paracyclophane group and rhodamine moiety are also investigated for a comparison.