Abstract
An efficient two-step synthesis of pyrazoline ligand 1 is described which is an effective “turn on” fluorescent sensor for Cd2+ in MeCN. Oxidation to the corresponding pyrazole ligand 2 creates a “turn on” fluorescent sensor now selective for Zn2+ and able to distinguish it from Cd2+.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 8753-8757 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 44 |
| Early online date | 17 Sept 2012 |
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| Publication status | Published - 28 Nov 2012 |