Abstract
Novel 2,3-bis(1H-pyrrol-2-yl)quinoxaline-functionalized Schiff bases were prepared and characterized as new fluorescent sensors for mercury(II) ion. The X-ray crystal structures of compounds 4, 5, 4a and 5a were determined. The binding properties of 4 and 5 for cations were examined by UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy. The UV-vis and fluorescence data indicate that a 1: 1 stoichiometric complex is formed between compound 4 (or 5) and mercury(II) ion, and the association constant is (3.81 ± 0.7) × 105 M-1 for 4 and (3.43 ± 0.53) × 105 M -1 for 5. The recognition mechanism between compound 4 (or 5) and metal ion was discussed based on their chemical construction and the fluorescence quenching effect when they interact with each other. Competition experiments revealed that compound 4 (or 5) has a highly selective response to mercury(II) ion in aqueous solution.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3235-3240 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Dalton Transactions |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Oct 2005 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- Inorganic Chemistry