Spectroscopic and computational study of a naphthalene derivative as colorimetric and fluorescent sensor for bioactive anions

J Fluoresc. 2013 May;23(3):387-92. doi: 10.1007/s10895-013-1178-x. Epub 2013 Mar 3.

Abstract

The anion recognition property of a naphthalene based receptor (L) was investigated by naked-eye, UV-Vis, fluorescence, (1)H NMR and computational methods. The receptor L showed fluoride selective naked-eye detectable colorimetric and UV-Vis spectral changes over other tested anions due to the formation of hydrogen bonding complex in 1:1 stoichiometry and/or deprotonation between fluoride and the receptor. Interestingly, the fluorescence of L was quenched by fluoride but enhanced by acetate.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetonitriles / chemistry
  • Aminophenols / chemistry
  • Anions / analysis*
  • Anions / chemistry
  • Chemistry Techniques, Analytical / instrumentation*
  • Color
  • Colorimetry
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Fluorine / analysis
  • Fluorine / chemistry
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Naphthalenes / chemistry*
  • Phosphates / analysis
  • Phosphates / chemistry
  • Quantum Theory*
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence
  • Spectrum Analysis*

Substances

  • Acetonitriles
  • Aminophenols
  • Anions
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Naphthalenes
  • Phosphates
  • naphthalene
  • 2-aminophenol
  • Fluorine
  • 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde
  • acetonitrile