A-D-A Sensors Based on Naphthoimidazoledione and Boronic Acid as Turn-On Cyanide Probes in Water

Matinee Jamkratoke, Vithaya Ruangpornvisuti, Gamolwan Tumcharern, Thawatchai Tuntulani, Boosayarat Tomapatanaget

The Journal of Organic Chemistry · 2009 · 114 citations · 27 references

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Abstract

Three fluorescence sensors based on naphthoquinoneimidazole and boronic acid (A-D-A system) have been developed with high selectivity for cyanide in water. The fluorescence band at 460 nm was switched on upon substitution of cyanide on sensors in the CTAB micelle.

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