Abstract
An N,N-carbonyl-bridged dipyrrinone oxime has been synthesized and studied as a potential sensor for organophosphates. The molecular sensor underwent a drastic colorimetric response upon formation of the adduct. The pesticide dimethoate was found to produce the biggest spectral response, with a limit of detection equal to 4.0 ppm using UV-visible spectroscopy. Minimal fluorescence "turn on" via a PET mechanism was seen, and molecular modeling studies were used to explain the lower than expected PET response. The X-ray crystal structure of the fluorescent dipyrrinone oxime was also obtained.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2686-2689 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2012 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry