A simple Michael acceptor type quinoline derivative for highly selective sequential recognition of CN<sup>−</sup> and Cu<sup>2+</sup> in aqueous solution

Yuanrong Zhu, Hui Li, Guo-Tao Yan, Bingbing Shi, You‐Ming Zhang, Qi Lin, Hong Yao, Tai‐Bao Wei

RSC Advances · 2015 · 31 citations · 25 references

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Abstract

A 2-(quinolin-2-ylmethylene) malononitrile (<bold>6</bold>) chemosensor capable of sensing cyanide and copper ions was designed through a sequential reaction with the two toxins. Significant color changes could be distinguished by the naked eye on UV lamp.

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