Terpyridine-Based Cruciform−Zn<sup>2+</sup> Complexes as Anion-Responsive Fluorophores

Scott M. Brombosz, Anthony J. Zucchero, Ronnie L. Phillips, Diana Vázquez, Alando Wilson, Uwe H. F. Bunz

Organic Letters · 2007 · 75 citations · 17 references

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Abstract

The synthesis of a terpyridine-appended, zinc-complexed cruciform, 3-Zn2+, and the anion-reactive modulation of its emissive properties in acetone-water mixtures are reported.

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