A selective and ratiometric Cu2+ fluorescent probe based on naphthalimide excimer-monomer switching

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Apr 21;46(15):2563-5. doi: 10.1039/c000441c.

Abstract

A fluorescent probe was designed and shown to detect Cu2+ ratiometrically and selectively in aqueous solutions based on naphthalimide excimer-monomer switching.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Copper / analysis*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Naphthalimides / chemistry*
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet / methods*

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Naphthalimides
  • Copper