Abstract
A new pyrene-based derivative bearing an azadiene group was synthesized as a ratiometric chemosensor for Hg2+ in aqueous acetonitrile solution. The "off-on" type signaling behavior of the fluoroionophore is due to the metal ion induced conformational changes from the weak pyrene monomer emissions to strong pyrene excimer emission.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2566-2569 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 4 Jun 2010 |