An acenaphthopyrrolone-dipicolylamine derivative as a selective and sensitive chemosensor for group IIB cations

Coskun A., Yilmaz M. D., Akkaya E. U.

TETRAHEDRON LETTERS, vol.47, no.22, pp.3689-3691, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 22
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2006.03.128
  • Journal Name: TETRAHEDRON LETTERS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.3689-3691
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The recently reported acenaphthopyrrolone (ACNP) class of fluorophores have remarkably bright emission in the red end of the visible spectrum. We demonstrated that straightforward derivatization with 2-aminoethyl-dipicolylamine yields a selective and sensitive chemosensor for Zn(II). Cd(II) and Hg(II) ions. Further modifications could result in water-soluble derivatives, with practical applications in intracellular imaging of Zn(II) concentrations. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.