A Fluorescent Dipyrrinone Oxime for the Detection of Pesticides and Other Organophosphates

  • Ian Walton
  • , Marauo Davis
  • , Lyndsay Munro
  • , Vincent J. Catalano
  • , Peter J. Cragg
  • , Michael T. Huggins
  • , Karl J. Wallace

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2686-2689
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume14
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2012

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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