Abstract
A quinolinium-derived anion sensor has been synthesised which shows a turn-off fluorescence response in the presence of anions, with selectivity for acetate. The compound exhibits complex anion binding comprising of a host dimer, 2:1 and 1:1 host:guest species. Fluorescent quenching is due to both dynamic and static processes with charge transfer being the dominant mechanism. © The Royal Society of Chemistry.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1010-1016 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |