Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282 (USA), Fax: (+1)?412‐396‐5683, http://www.science.duq.edu/faculty/basu.html
Abstract:
A real turn‐on : The emission intensity of heterocycle 1 increases upon binding to Pb2+. Thus, 1 acts as a small‐molecule “turn‐on” fluorescent sensor for lead. The sensor is highly selective and is functional over a wide range of pH values.
