Abstract
A xanthene-forming condensation reaction yields rhodol and rhodamine dyes carrying a zinc-binding ligand that includes the aniline-type nitrogen donor of the fluorophores. Upon zinc coordination in neutral aqueous solution, rhodol RF3 behaves as a ratiometric sensor, and rhodamine RA1 acts as a turn-off intensitybased indicator. Both fluorescent compounds bind the divalent zinc cation with micromolar affinity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 9113-9115 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Inorganic Chemistry |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 18 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry