Abstract
A reaction-based chemosensor (AF-1) was designed, synthesized and applied as an optical approach for quantitative measurement of F- in MeCN. In the presence of F-, selective fluoride-assisted desilylation instantly gave colorimetric and fluorogenic signals, providing a dual-optical channel for the detection of F-. 1H NMR titration was carried out to investigate the desilylation process, revealing F- triggered rapid cleavage of Si-O bond in trimethylsilyl ether. AF-1 exhibited high sensitivity and selectivity to F- over other anions. The detection limit to F- was calculated to be 0.05 ppm.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 8275-8279 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 41 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 7 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry