Abstract
Three novel fluorescent probes, 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-4-chloromethylthiazole (1), 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-4-hydroxymethylthiazole (3), and 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-4-iodomethylthiazole (4) were designed for the sequential recognition of Ga3+ and pyrophosphate ions in acetonitrile. Probe 1 selectively detected Ga3+ through a “switch on” response, showing a good association constant (Ka = 6.24 × 104 M−1) and binding with Ga3+ ions in a 1:1 stoichiometry. An in situ generated 1-Ga3+ (1:1) ensemble detected H2P2O73–ions sequentially through a “switch off” response. The “switch on” response occurred with selective complexation of Ga3+ ions due to combined excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) and chelation induced enhanced fluorescence (CHEF) effects. An ensemble of 1 and gallium(III) was more selective for pyrophosphate ions than any other anion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 789-799 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical |
Volume | 241 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 31 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Fluorescence probe
- Gallium ion-selective
- Pyrophosphate
- Sequential recognition
- Thiazole
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Instrumentation
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Materials Chemistry