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A Bibenzimidazole-Containing Ruthenium(II) Complex Acting as a Cation-Driven Molecular Switch

Sven Rau, Torsten Büttner, Christian Temme, Mario Ruben, Helmar Görls, Dirk Walther, Marco Duati, Stefano Fanni, Johannes G. Vos

Inorganic Chemistry · 2000 · 76 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

The luminescence of a ruthenium bibenzimidazole complex can be switched on by the presence of Zn(II), Mg(II), and Cu(I) compounds. Complexation of these metals to the ruthenium center is confirmed by electrospray mass spectrometry.

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