Novel Hydrazone‐Based Tripodal Sensors: Single Selective Colorimetric Chemosensor for Acetate in Aqueous Solution

A series of novel tripodal colorimetric anion sensors based on hydrazone CHN NH groups have been synthesized and their recognition behavior with anionic guests has been studied. In DMSO solutions, sensors 1 and 2 show colorimetric responses for F⁻, H₂PO⁻₄ and AcO⁻, while in DMSO/H₂O (9:1, V/V) solutions, sensor 1 shows single selectivity for AcO⁻. ¹H NMR titration confirms that the tripodal sensors could bind anions through the collaboration of three hydrazone groups and anions residing in the central cavity of the sensors.     

Synthesis, optical and electrochemical properties of new receptors and sensors containing anthraquinone and benzimidazole units

Novel anion receptors and sensors, HBIMANQ and BIMANQ fabricated from the imidazolole unit and anthraquinone moieties were synthesized. ¹H NMR spectroscopy and UV-vis titrations in DMSO-d₆ and DMSO, respectively, showed that both receptors underwent deprotonation at the NH- moiety of the amide-anthraquinone unit in the presence of basic anions such as F⁻ and AcO⁻. These phenomena gave a dramatic color change due to charge transfer transition corresponding to the shift of λ_max from 371 nm to 489 nm. Redox chemistry of HBIMANQ and BIMANQ in the presence of anions (F⁻, Cl⁻, AcO⁻, BzO⁻, and H₂PO₄⁻) using cyclic voltammetry showed the different CV responses upon addition of various anions. In the case of HBIMANQ with various anions, the CV changes are dependent on the basic strength of anions in order of F⁻>AcO⁻, BzO⁻>H₂PO₄⁻>Cl⁻, Br⁻. Interestingly, the CV responses of BIMANQ with H₂PO₄⁻ exhibited the most significant changes. BIMANQ, thus, has an excellent electrochemical selectivity toward H₂PO₄⁻.     

基于分子内电荷转移的阴离子比率荧光分子探针

设计合成了一种基于4-甲基-1-羟基二苯甲酮对硝基苯腙的比色和比率荧光阴离子受体1。此类受体以羟基和腙单元为识别位点,以硝基苯基为信号报告基团。向受体1的DMSO溶液中加入AcO-、H2PO4-、F-后,溶液颜色由黄色变为紫红色,而加入所研究的其它阴离子则无变化,从而实现对AcO-、H2PO4-、F-这三种离子的裸眼识别。利用紫外-可见吸收光谱、荧光光谱考察了其与AcO-,H2PO4-,F-,Cl-,Br-,I-等阴离子的识别作用。1H NMR滴定为受体分子与阴离子之间氢键作用本质提供了有力证据。     

Rational design of a colorimetric and ratiometric fluorescent chemosensor based on intramolecular charge transfer (ICT)

A simple colorimetric and ratiometric fluorescent anion sensor 1, 3,6-dichloro-1,8-dinitrocarbazole, was rationally designed and synthesized on basis of the mechanism of intramolecular charge transfer (ICT). In DMSO solutions of 1, the presence of AcO⁻, F⁻ and H₂PO₄⁻ gave birth to the formation of a 2:1 host-to-guest complex, which was synchronously accompanied by a ‘naked-eye’ color change from light yellow to purple, a red-shift of the absorption spectrum and a blue-shift of the emission spectrum.     

Colorimetric anion chemosensor based on 2-aminobenzimidazole: naked-eye detection of biologically important anions

We synthesized a novel colorimetric anion chemosensor bearing benzimidazole motifs as recognition sites in the pods of the receptor. The addition of tetrabutylammonium salts of F⁻ or AcO⁻ to the solution of receptor caused dramatic color changes from colorless to yellow, which was clearly visible to the naked eye. The receptor showed no significant changes on addition of other anions such as Cl⁻, Br⁻, I⁻, NO₃⁻, and H₂PO₄⁻.     

Anion Recognition Using Novel and Colorimetric Tweezer Receptors:1,3-Phenylenedi(carbonylhydrazone) in Aqueous-organic Binary Solvents

本文设计合成了2种新型的间苯二甲酰腙类钳形受体。在DMSO和DMSO-H2O混合溶液中,通过紫外可见光谱分别考察了受体分子3a对F-, Cl-, Br-, I-, AcO-, HSO4-, H2PO4-和ClO4-的相互作用。结果表明,在DMSO溶液中,受体3a对F-,CH3COO-和H2PO4-有显著识别效果,溶液颜色由无色变为黄色,实现裸眼检测。在15%H2O-85%DMSO含水体系中,3a可高选择性识别CH3COO-。1H NMR滴定表明过量F-的加入使受体分子3a发生脱质子作用,探讨了主客体之间的作用机理。并直接用于水相中无机醋酸盐的直接显色检测。     

Tunability of anion binding strength based on acyl-thiourea receptors containing isatin group

Some acyl-thiourea derivatives containing isatin group were synthesized and their interactions with anions were investigated using UV–vis spectroscopy and ¹H NMR titrations in DMSO and DMSO-d₆, respectively. These compounds have a same molecular framework, functionalising with different groups lead to different anion binding strength of these receptors. Receptor 1 showed a higher binding affinity for AcO⁻ than for F⁻, due to the cooperative multiple hydrogen bond interactions of AcO⁻ with the acyl-thiourea group and N–H group in the indole unit of receptor 1. Displacing the N–H proton in the indole unit with –CH₃ group, receptor 2 showed no obviously discriminative responses for F⁻, AcO⁻ and H₂PO₄⁻ due to lack of such additional binding. In the case of receptor 3, which was functionalised with strong electron-withdrawing group, it showed selectively chromogenic response for F⁻ based on double deprotonation of the receptor in DMSO, whereas AcO⁻ and H₂PO₄⁻ induced single deprotonation only.     

Naked eye sensing of anions using thiourea based chemosensors with real time application

Novel chromogenic sensors with thiourea moiety as receptor unit were synthesized and characterized using IR and NMR spectroscopic techniques. The receptors 1 and 2 bearing hydrogen bonding site demonstrate visually striking color change, UV–vis, and fluorescence responses for F⁻, AcO⁻, and OH⁻ over other anions such as Cl⁻, Br⁻, H₂PO₄⁻ and HSO₄⁻. Both the receptors 1 and 2 demonstrate detection limit at micro molar level. Further insight to the nature of interaction between receptors and anions was studied using ¹H NMR titration experiment. In particular, the fluoride of tooth paste and mouthwash in water phase can be detected by receptor 2.     

Study on Synthesis and Binding Ability of a New Anion Receptor Containing NH Binding Sites

A new colorimetric recognition receptor 1 based on the dual capability containing NH binding sites of selectively sensing anionic guest species has been synthesized. Compared with other halide anions, its UV/Vis absorption spectrum in dimethyl sulfoxide showed the response toward the presence of fluoride anion with high selectivity, and also displayed dramatic color changes from colorless to yellow in the presence of TBAF （5 × 10^-5 mol/L）. The similar UV/Vis absorption spectrum change also occurred when 1 was treated with AcO^- while a little change with H2PO^-4 and OH^-. Receptor 1 has almost not affinity abilities to Cl^-, Br^- and I^-. The binding ability of receptor 1 to fluoride with high selectivity over other halides contributes to the anion size and the ability of forming hydrogen bonding. While the different ability of binding with geometrically triangular （AcO^-）, tetrahedral （H2PO^-4 ） and linear （OH^-） anions maybe result from their geometry configuration.     

Epoxy-based oligomeric probe bearing naphthalene units for selective turn-OFF fluorescent sensing of fluoride anion

A simple epoxy-based oligomer 1 bearing naphthalene unit at the chain-ends is reported to be highly selective ON–OFF type fluorescent probe for fluoride anion. The titled oligomer displayed fluorescence quenching upon addition of F^?, resulting in selective detection of fluoride anion over other anions, such as AcO^?, Cl^?, Br^?, I^?, HSO₄^?, NO₃^? and H₂PO₄^? in CH₃CN. Fluorescence experiments suggest the significant influence of the oligomer chain on the sensitivity and selectivity of 1 towards fluoride anion.     

Synthesis of Schiff Base Bearing Phenolic Hydroxy Group and Its Anion Recognition

A new anion receptor bearing phenolic hydroxy group based on 3,5-ditertbutylsalicylaldehyde-p-nitrophenylhydrazone (1) was designed and synthesized. Upon addition of AcO^- and F^-, the receptor exhibited visible color changes from deep yellow to purple. However, no obvious color changes were observed on addition of the other anions tested (H₂PO₄^-, Cl^-, Br^-, I^-). The binding properties of the receptor with anions such as AcO^- and F^- were investigated by UV-Vis and fluorescent titrations. The result indicated that the receptor 1 had a higher affinity to AcO^- and F^- and a 1:1 host-guest complex was formed through H-bond interactions between 1 and anions.     

Selective “naked-eye” sensing of acetate ion based on conformational flexible amide-pyridinium receptor

A simple pincer-shape anion receptor L1 containing amide-pyridinium as binding unit was synthesized and its anion binding properties were investigated by UV–Vis, NMR titration spectra and molecular simulation. L1 displayed better affinity toward AcO^? ion with visible color change compared with other investigated anions, including F^?, H₂PO₄ ^?, Cl^?, Br^?, I^?, NO₃ ^? and HSO₄ ^? ions. The selectivity was ascribed to the synergistic effects arising from hydrogen bonding, electrostatic interaction and induced-fit process.     

Novel highly selective anion chemosensors based on 2,5-bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole

2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole 1 and 2,5-bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole 2 were used as anion fluorescent and colorimetric chemosensors with high selectivity for H₂PO₄⁻ and F⁻ over Cl⁻, while 2 can even distinguish H₂PO₄⁻ from F⁻.     

Anion exchange in trimethyl‐ and triphenyltin complexes with chromogenic ligands: solution equilibria and colorimetric anion sensing

A series of organotin(IV) compounds R₃Sn(A) where R = Me or Ph and A is a chromogenic nitrophenolate ligand were prepared and studied as possible colorimetric sensors for anions (F⁻, Cl⁻, Br⁻, AcO⁻, H₂PO₄⁻). Equilibrium constants for a complete set of reactions between R₃Sn(A) with A = 2‐amino‐4‐nitrophenolate (ANP) or 4‐nitrophenolate and anions (X⁻) involving formation of complexes R₃Sn(A)(X)⁻ and substitution products R₃Sn(X) and R₃Sn(X)₂⁻ were determined by UV‐vis and ¹H NMR titrations in MeCN and DMSO. The binding selectivity was AcO⁻ > F⁻ > H₂PO₄⁻ > Cl⁻ ≫ Br⁻ in both solvents and both for R = Me and Ph with higher affinity for R = Ph. Compounds with A = ANP were found to have the optimum properties as anion sensors allowing optical detection of F⁻, AcO⁻ and H₂PO₄⁻ anions in the 5–100 µM range by appearance of an intense absorption band of free ANP resulting from its substitution with the analyte. Selectivity and affinity of anion interactions with R₃Sn(ANP) are similar to those for thiourea receptors, but the organotin receptor produces a much larger naked eye detected optical signal, operates equally well in nonpolar and polar solvents and tolerates the presence of up to 20% vol. of water in DMSO. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis of Indeno[2′,1′:5,6]pyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidine Derivatives and Their Recognition Properties as New Type Anion Receptors

A new type anion receptors containing indeno[2′,1′:5,6]pyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidine have been synthesized via three‐component reaction of aldehyde, 6‐aminopyrimidine‐2,4‐dione, and 1,3‐indanedione in aqueous media. The binding properties of the receptors with anions such as F^?, Cl^?, Br^?, AcO^?, HSO₄^?, and H₂PO₄^? have been investigated by UV–vis spectroscopy methods. The results have shown that receptors have good selectivity to F^? and AcO^?, and a 1:1 stoichiometry complex has been formed between compounds and anions.     

Effects of the receptors bearing phenol group and copper(II) on the anion recognition and their analytical application

Two novel artificial receptors based on diamide and bearing phenol group and copper(II) have been synthesized. Their anion-binding properties are evaluated for F⁻, Cl⁻, Br⁻, I⁻, AcO⁻, H₂PO₄⁻ and OH⁻ by UV-vis and ¹H NMR titration experiments to further elucidate the impact of phenol group and copper(II) on the chemistry of anion-recognition. Results indicate that the interacted model of fluoride anion with receptor 1 is different from other anions and the ¹H NMR signals of receptor 2 occur changes after the addition of fluoride anion. This may be related with the small radius and strong electronegative property of fluoride. The receptors should have many chemical and analytical applications and the sensing principle should be widely applicable to the sensing of other receptors.     

A highly selective fluorescent sensor for fluoride anion based on pyrazole derivative: Naked eye “no–yes” detection

A new pyrazole-based fluorescent sensor, 5-amino-3-(5-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide (compound 1), was studied for fluoride anion (F^?) detection in organic or water-containing solution. This compound displayed both changes in UV–vis absorption and fluorescence emission spectra upon addition of F^?. With increasing of F^?, blue emission intensity increases drastically and reaches saturation with 607-fold enhancement at 424 nm. The results indicate that compound 1 has highly selectivity for fluoride detection over other anions, such as Cl^?, Br^?, I^?, HSO₄^?, H₂PO₄^? and AcO^? in DMSO or aqueous DMSO solutions. ¹H NMR titration and other experiments confirm that the sensing process is mainly from the deprotonation of the pyrazole–NH in compound 1.     

Phosphate selective alkylenebisurea receptors: structure-binding relationship

New host molecules for anions, adamantane, and alkyl urea derivatives substituted by naphthalene chromophores, were synthesized. Their binding with F⁻, Cl⁻, Br⁻, OAc⁻, HSO₄⁻, NO₃⁻, and H₂PO₄⁻ was investigated by UV-vis, fluorescence and NMR spectroscopy. The anion binding ability of adamantyl bisurea derivatives was compared with the analogous host molecules, wherein the urea moieties are separated by flexible alkyl linkers of the same length, and adamantane monourea derivative. The host molecules show the highest selectivity toward F⁻ and H₂PO₄⁻. The binding stoichiometry and the values of the association constants depend on the basicity of anions, availability of H-bonding sites, preorganization, and rigidity of the hosts, as well as solvent polarity and H-bonding availability. Rigid adamantane receptors, compared to flexible analogues show increased selectivity for H₂PO₄⁻, whereas binding of OAc⁻ is better with flexible receptors. The binding of OAc⁻ and H₂PO₄⁻ was investigated by microcalorimetry. The stoichiometries and the stability constants of the corresponding complexes obtained by this method were in good agreement compared to those determined by UV-vis titrations. In both cases the enthalpic contribution to the overall complex stability was predominant.     

Fluorescent sensor based on dimesitylborylthiophene derivative for probing fluoride and cyanide

A new D-π-A dimesitylboron derivative with terminal phenothiazine bridged by fluorenevinyl (PFTB) has been synthesized. It was found that PFTB could selectively recognize fluoride and cyanide anions by naked eyes. Upon addition of F⁻ and CN⁻, the color of the solution of PFTB in DCM turned to yellowish-green from yellow and strong green emitting was observed under UV light, while the emission of PFTB in DCM was weak. Moreover, the presence of 10 equiv of tetrabutylammonium salts of other anions, such as Cl⁻, Br⁻, I⁻, AcO⁻, HSO₄⁻, H₂PO₄⁻, could not lead to obvious changes of the UV–vis absorption and the fluorescent emission spectra of PFTB. The detection limits of PFTB towards F⁻ and CN⁻ were 7.52×10⁻⁸ mol/L and 6.12×10⁻⁸ mol/L in DCM, respectively. Therefore, the D-π-A type triarylborane derivatives can be used as ‘turn on’ fluorescent sensors for detecting F⁻ and CN⁻.     

Macrocyclic bis(amidonaphthol)s for anion sensing: tunable selectivity by ring size in proton transfer process

The investigation on anion sensing properties for a series of macrocyclic bis(amidonaphthol)s 3a-3c reveals the significant effects of macrocyclic ring size. Among them, macrocycle 3c with the largest ring size shows F⁻ ion selectivity by causing clear red shift (24 nm) in fluorescence emission after complexation with F⁻, which results in significant color change of fluorescence from blue to green. This excellent selectivity toward F⁻ ion might be attributed to the fitness between the acidity of -OH group and the basicity of F⁻ ion. Further exploration indicates that the acidity of -OH group can be tuned by ring size to give it the capability to discriminate the subtle difference in the affinity of F⁻, CH₃COO⁻, and H₂PO₄⁻ to -OH proton.