Analytical Letters · 1980 · 12 citations · 3 references
Natural SciencesBiochemistryChemistryAnalytical ChemistryOrganic ChemistrySpectroscopyAssay DevelopmentFluorescence SpectroscopyMolecular Guest ComplexesMolecular Inclusion Complexes
Abstract A simple, specific, and direct test for α-hydroxy acid esters is described. It is based on enhancing the fluorescence of 2-diphenylacetyl-1, 3-indandione-1-imine derivatives through molecular complexes with the α-hydroxy acid esters in the solid state.
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