Abstract
A new type of benzimidazole-based imine-linked fluorescence chemosensor for Zn2 + was synthesized. Coordination of Zn2 + with the receptor led to enhanced fluorescence while other metals quenched the receptor fluorescence. The resulting complex had a supramolecular assembly with a 1:1 host-guest ratio with variable size. The (1.Zn2 +)n assembly showed high selectivity towards the complexation of L-cysteine even in the presence of other potentially competitive biologically important anionic species.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 96-99 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Inorganic Chemistry Communications |
Volume | 36 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by the Korean and Indian Government for the India-Korea Joint Program of Cooperation in Science & Technology ( NRF-2011-0027710 ) and the CSIR project ( project no: 01(2417)/10/EMR-II ).
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry