Chromofluorescent Probes for Selective Detection of Fluoride and Acetate Ions

Abstract

Chromofluorescent probe 2 has been developed for selective and ratiometric estimation of F(-) (CH(3)CN) ions. The presence of a lipophilic dodecyl appendage at imidazolium nitrogen in 3 successfully allows the selective determination of AcO(-) ions in protic (CHCl(3)-MeOH, 1:1) solvent.