Influence of Transition Metal Cationization versus Sodium Cationization and Protonation on the Gas-Phase Tautomeric Conformations and Stability of Uracil: Application to [Ura+Cu]<Superscript>+</Superscript> and [Ura+Ag]<Superscript>+</Superscript>

The gas-phase conformations of transition metal cation-uracil complexes, [Ura+Cu]⁺ and [Ura+Ag]⁺, were examined via infrared multiple photon dissociation (IRMPD) action spectroscopy and theoretical calculations. IRMPD action spectra were measured over the IR fingerprint and hydrogen-stretching regions. Structures and linear IR spectra of the stable tautomeric conformations of these complexes were initially determined at the B3LYP/6-31G(d) level. The four most stable structures computed were also examined at the B3LYP/def2-TZVPPD level to improve the accuracy of the predicted IR spectra. Two very favorable modes of binding are found for [Ura+Cu]⁺ and [Ura+Ag]⁺ that involve O2N3 bidentate binding to the 2-keto-4-hydroxy minor tautomer and O4 monodentate binding to the canonical 2,4-diketo tautomer of Ura. Comparisons between the measured IRMPD and calculated IR spectra enable elucidation of the conformers present in the experiments. These comparisons indicate that both favorable binding modes are represented in the experimental tautomeric conformations of [Ura+Cu]⁺ and [Ura+Ag]⁺. B3LYP suggests that Cu⁺ exhibits a slight preference for O4 binding, whereas Ag⁺ exhibits a slight preference for O2N3 binding. In contrast, MP2 suggests that both Cu⁺ and Ag⁺ exhibit a more significant preference for O2N3 binding. The relative band intensities suggest that O4 binding conformers comprise a larger portion of the population for [Ura+Ag]⁺ than [Ura+Cu]⁺. The dissociation behavior and relative stabilities of the [Ura+M]⁺ complexes, M⁺ = Cu⁺, Ag⁺, H⁺, and Na⁺) are examined via energy-resolved collision-induced dissociation experiments. The IRMPD spectra, dissociation behaviors, and binding preferences of Cu⁺ and Ag⁺ are compared with previous and present results for those of H⁺ and Na⁺.

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Mo3S132− Intercalated Layered Double Hydroxide: Highly Selective Removal of Heavy Metals and Simultaneous Reduction of Ag+ Ions to Metallic Ag0 Ribbons

We demonstrate a new material by intercalating Mo₃S₁₃^2? into Mg/Al layered double hydroxide (abbr. Mo₃S₁₃-LDH), exhibiting excellent capture capability for toxic Hg²⁺ and noble metal silver (Ag). The as-prepared Mo₃S₁₃-LDH displays ultra-high selectivity of Ag⁺, Hg²⁺ and Cu²⁺ in the presence of various competitive ions, with the order of Ag⁺>Hg²⁺>Cu²⁺>Pb²⁺≥Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺. For Ag⁺ and Hg²⁺, extremely fast adsorption rates (≈90 % within 10 min, >99 % in 1 h) are observed. Much high selectivity is present for Ag⁺ and Cu²⁺, especially for trace amounts of Ag⁺ (≈1 ppm), achieving a large separation factor (SF_Ag/Cu) of ≈8000 at the large Cu/Ag ratio of 520. The overwhelming adsorption capacities for Ag⁺ (q_m^Ag=1073 mg g^?1) and Hg²⁺ (q_m^Hg=594 mg g^?1) place the Mo₃S₁₃-LDH at the top of performing sorbent materials. Most importantly, Mo₃S₁₃-LDH captures Ag⁺ via two paths: a) formation of Ag₂S due to Ag-S complexation and precipitation, and b) reduction of Ag⁺ to metallic silver (Ag⁰). The Mo₃S₁₃-LDH is a promising material to extract low-grade silver from copper-rich minerals and trap highly toxic Hg²⁺ from polluted water.     

Synthetic Ionophores. Part 20: Synthesis and Ionophore Character of 2-Aminothiophenol and 1,3-/1,4-Phenylene Based Silver Selective Receptors

Nucleophilic displacements of 1,3- and 1,4-bis(bromomethyl)benzenes with 2-aminothiophenol provide 1,3- and 1,4- bis(2-aminophenylthiomethyl)benzenes 3 and 11 which undergo intermolecular cyclodehydrochlorination with thiodiglycolyl dichloride and isophthaloyl dichloride to give respectively 6, 8 and 12,13. The diamine 3 and its N,N'-dibenzyl derivative 4 with pyridine-2,6-dicarbonyl dichloride give 7 and 5, respectively. The extraction and transport behaviour of these receptors have been determined towards alkali (Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺),alkaline earth (Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺), Tl⁺, Ag⁺ and Pb²⁺ picrates.The participation of various ligating sites in binding have been evaluated through ¹³ NMR studies. The acyclic receptors 3, 4 and 11 show higher Ag⁺ selectivity than the cyclic analogs 6 and 12. In the case of acyclic receptor 3 the organisation induced by the 1,3-phenylene spacer and 2-aminophenylthio units and its flexibility generates optimal binding and selectivity towards Ag⁺. However, in cyclicreceptors 3 and 12 though the three thioether unitsare better organised, the inward placement of the NH_amide units restricts the entry of Ag⁺ into the cavity and lowers both the order of binding and selectivity. The lack of binding ability in 7due to an intramolecular NH_amide–-N_py H-bond isrestored in the N-benzyl derivative 5.     

Interaction of a Schiff-base fluorescent sensor with Al3+: experimental and computational studies

A fluorescent Al³⁺ chemo-sensor, 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-hydroxypyrazole-4-acetone-(3′,4′-dimethylpyrrole-2′-formyl) hydrazone (L), has been synthesized and characterized. L can detect Al³⁺ in ethanol solution with a significant fluorescence enhancement of a turn-on ratio over 155-fold due to the formation of a 1?:?1 complex which is based on the molar ratio between L and Al³⁺ ions, and the 1?:?1 stoichiometric complexation can be obtained from density functional theory calculations. No significant interference of other metal ions such as Na⁺, K⁺, Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Ni²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺, Co²⁺, Cu²⁺, Fe³⁺, Cr³⁺, Pb²⁺, and Ag⁺ was found. The detection limit for Al³⁺ was 5?×?10^?9?M in ethanol.     

Redox and Coordination Behavior of the Hexaphosphabenzene Ligand in [(Cp*Mo)2(μ,η6:η6‐P6)] Towards the “Naked” Cations Cu+, Ag+, and Tl+

Although the cyclo‐P₆ complex [(Cp*Mo)₂(μ,η⁶:η⁶‐P₆)] ( 1 ) was reported 30 years ago, little is known about its chemistry. Herein, we report a high‐yielding synthesis of 1 , the complex 2 , which contains an unprecedented cyclo‐P₁₀ ligand, and the reactivity of 1 towards the “naked” cations Cu⁺, Ag⁺, and Tl⁺. Besides the formation of the single oxidation products 3 a,b which have a bisallylic distorted cyclo‐P₆ middle deck, the [M( 1 )₂]⁺ complexes are described which show distorted square‐planar (M=Cu( 4 a ), Ag( 4 b )) or distorted tetrahedral coordinated (M=Cu( 5 )) M⁺ cations. The choice of solvent enabled control over the reaction outcome for Cu⁺, as proved by powder XRD and supported by DFT calculations. The reaction with Tl⁺ affords a layered two‐dimensional coordination network in the solid state.     

Separation and Recovery of Some Metal Ions Using Pan Sorbed Zinc Silicate as Chelating Ion Exchanger

Abstract

A new inorganic ion exchanger zinc silicate has been synthesized. Its properties such as ion exchange capacity, heat effect and stability etc. have been studied. Sorption of PAN over zinc silicate formed a chelate ion exchanger which showed greater selectivity for some metal ions especially for Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, Co²⁺, Fe³⁺, Ag⁺, Ag³⁺ and Pt⁴⁺. Selectivity has been determined on the basis of distribution coefficients of these metal ions. Separations of Pt(IV) from Fe(III), Au(III) from Fe(III), Ag(I) from Cu(II) and Au(III) from Cu(II) have been reported. The recovery of Pt(IV) and Au(III) from dilute solutions has also been studied.     

Ester and Ketone Groups Substituted Mono- and Di- Azo-coupled Azocalix[4]arenes as Extractant for Hg+ and Hg2+, or Cr3+Cations

This article describes extraction properties of mono- (A1–A8) and di- (B1–B8) substituted azocalix[4]arene analogues. The ionophore solvent extractions of alkaline-earth (Sr²⁺), basic metal (Pb²⁺) and transition metal cations (Ag⁺, Hg⁺, Hg²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Cr³⁺) from aqueous phase to organic phase were carried out by azocalix[4]arene derivatives. It has been observed that they show a good extraction behavior toward selected heavy metal (Hg) and toxic metal (Cr), while A4 and B4 prefer Hg⁺, Hg²⁺ and Cr³⁺ among transition metal cations, respectively. The azocalix[4]arenes (A1–A8) and (B1–B8) are not efficient extractants for all of the selected metal cations, whereas A4 and B4 are selective only for Hg metal cation.     

脯氨酸与Cu、Cu+和Cu2+配位体系的计算研究

运用M06-2X和ωB97XD方法分别在6-311++G（2d,p）和TZVP基组水平上,对脯氨酸（Pro）的15种构象与Cu、Cu⁺和Cu²⁺形成的多种配合物的几何结构、能量学特征、振动光谱和电子结构等进行计算研究. 四种水平得到20种[Pro-Cu]、16种[Pro-Cu]⁺和16种[Pro-Cu]²⁺稳定结构. [Pro-Cu]和[Pro-Cu]⁺体系中出现12种Pro构象,而[Pro-Cu]²⁺体系中出现11种Pro构象,三种体系中最稳定的结构都不是由能量最低的Pro构象生成的. 在结构CI3、CI4、CII7和CII8中,Pro的羧基氢转移到亚氨基氮形成两性离子与Cu双配位结合. [Pro-Cu]^0/1+/2+体系四种水平计算相对能差范围逐渐增加,结合能分别在-60.0 --5.0 kJ·mol^-1、-340.0 --170.0 kJ·mol^-1和-1100.0 --860.0 kJ·mol^-1范围,配位体系中Pro的变形能逐渐增加. N―H和O―H键伸缩振动频率普遍发生红移,配位体系中部分电荷从Pro转移到Cu上,在[Pro-Cu]²⁺体系中单配位结构中电荷转移最多,约为单位负电荷.     

The Design of a Highly Selective Fluorescent Chemosensor for Cu(II) within Wide pH Region and a Molecular Switch Controlled by pH

A new calix[4]arene-based fluorescent compound with two thio-ether groups as ionophore and one 3-alkoxy-2-naphthoic acid moiety as fluorophore has been designed, which exhibited highly selective binding of Cu ²⁺ over alkali, alkaline earth and some transition metal ions, including Co ²⁺, Ni ²⁺, Zn ²⁺, Mn ²⁺, Cd ²⁺, Pb ²⁺, Hg ²⁺, Ag ⁺, Cu ⁺, in CH ₃OH–H ₂O (2:1) within wide pH region. Moreover, the change of pH induces the consecutive quenching/revival of the fluorescence, with a concomitant distinct difference of the fluorescence quantum yield. In consequence, this system could be considered as a molecular switch.     

Excellent Ag+ selective receptors: Syntheses and complexation properties of novel biscalix[4]arene with benzalazine groups

By reacting mono-substituted or 1,3-bi-substituted [2-(p-formylphenyloxy)ethyloxy]-p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene (3 or 4) with hydrazine hydrate in ‘1+2’ or ‘2+2’ condensation mode, novel benzalazine-bridging biscalix[4]arenes 5 and 7 were conveniently obtained in the yields of 76 and 81%, respectively. Condensation of compound 4 and salicylide hydrazone gave a novel calix[4]arene benzalazine derivative 6 in the yield of 85%. The structures and conformations of all new compounds were characterised by elemental analyses, ESI-MS, ¹H NMR and ¹H–¹H COSY techniques. Biscalix[4]arene 7 adopts a symmetrical cone conformation with tube cavity. The liquid–liquid extraction experiment showed that all new hosts possessed excellent complexation abilities towards soft metal cations. Compound 7 exhibited high complexation selectivity towards Ag⁺. The Ag⁺/Na⁺ and Ag⁺/Hg²⁺ extraction percentages of host 7 were as high as 73.1 and 54.9, respectively. The UV–vis spectra complexation experiments revealed that the complexation constant of receptor 7 with Ag⁺ was 1.9 × 10⁵ M^? 1 and the 1:1 stoichiometry of receptor 7–Ag⁺ complex was formed. The ¹H NMR spectra complexation experiments suggested that Ag⁺ was bound in a cavity composed of two benzalazine groups on bridging chains.     

Cation binding by 2<Superscript>1</Superscript>,3<Superscript>1</Superscript>-diphenyl-l <Superscript>2</Superscript>,4<Superscript>2</Superscript>-dioxo-7,10,13-trioxa-1,4(3,1)-diquinoxalina-2 (2,3),3(3,2)-diindolizinacyclopentadecaphane and its acyclic analog

The binding of cations Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Cs⁺, Ag⁺, Zn²⁺, Ni²⁺, Co²⁺, NH₄ ⁺ (group I), H⁺, Mg²⁺, Al³⁺, Ga³⁺ (group II), and Ca²⁺, Pb²⁺ (group III) by 2¹,3¹-diphenyl-l ²,4²-dioxo- 7,10,13-trioxa-l,4(3,1)-diquinoxalina-2(2,3),3(3,2)-diindolizinacyclopentadecaphane (1), which contains two indolizine and two quinoxaline fragments and 3,6,9-trioxaundecanes spacer, and by its acyclic analog (2) was studied using cyclic voltammetry in MeCN/0.1 M Bu₄NBF₄. It was concluded that the ions of group I are not bound by these compounds, the ions of group II exhibit the reversible redox-switched binding by the carbamoyl groups of the quinoxaline fragments, whereas the ions of group III are bound not only by the initial compounds and radical cations 1 and 2, but also by dication 1. This binding of the Ca²⁺ and Pb²⁺ ions stabilizes dication 1.     

一种基于硫杂杯[4]芳烃的高效银离子载体

合成了基于下缘含有酰肼基团的硫杂杯芳烃衍生物的银离子载体1,其核磁研究证实硫杂杯芳烃以1,3-交替构象存在,并且通过非竞争萃取实验和竞争萃取实验研究了它对碱金属和过渡金属离子（Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Cs⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺ and Ag⁺）的键合能力和选择性。实验结果表明：将酰肼基团引入1,3-交替构象的硫杂杯芳烃骨架的下缘可以提高其对Ag⁺的键合能力和选择性,同时,对Cu²⁺的萃取能力较弱,对碱金属离子和其它的重金属离子几乎没有萃取能力。进一步的核磁滴定和电喷雾质谱实验显示化合物1与银离子形成配合物的配合计量比为1：1,由此推断主要由“N-Ag⁺”配位键以及硫杂杯芳烃骨架的协同作用构成了化合物1与银离子的配合模式。     

Copper(II) ion sensor based on electropolymerized undoped conducting polymers

A solid state copper(II) ion sensor is reported based on the application of electropolymerized undoped (neutral) polycarbazole (PCz) and polyindole (PIn) modified electrodes. The new sensor shows high selectivity to Cu²⁺ ions with a detection limit of 10^–5 M. PCz and PIn are formed respectively by the anodic oxidation of 50 mM carbazole and 5 mM indole monomers in dichloromethane containing 0.1 M tetrabutylammonium perchlorate on a platinum electrode using a single compartment cell. Potentiostatic polymerization of both the monomers are carried out at 1.3 V and 1.0 V vs. Ag/AgCl, respectively. Perchlorate ions were electrochemically removed from the polymer films by applying – 0.2 V vs. Ag/AgCl. Polymer-coated electrodes are incubated in 1 M KCl solution for 8 h followed by incubation in distilled water for 2 h before using as a metal ion sensor. The undoped PCz and PIn electrodes were found to be highly selective and sensitive for Cu²⁺ ions with little selectivity for Pb²⁺ and negligible response towards Ag⁺, Hg²⁺, Cu⁺, Ni²⁺, Co²⁺, Fe²⁺, Fe³⁺ or Zn²⁺. Potentiometric responses for Cu²⁺ ions are recorded for both the sensor electrodes together with a double-junction Ag/AgCl reference electrode. Calibration curves for Cu²⁺ are reported for both ion sensors. The polymer-modified electrodes were found to be stable for several weeks. Electronic Publication     

Synthesis and photophysical behavior of thia-aza macrocycles with 9-anthracenylmethyl moiety as fluorescent appendage

1,3-Bis(bromomethyl)-2-methoxy-5-methylbenzene, 1,3-bis(bromomethyl)-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene, 1,3- and 1,4-bis(bromomethyl)benzene undergo nucleophilic substitution with methyl mercaptoacetate to provide respective diesters 6–9. These diesters (6–9) on stirring with bis(3-aminopropyl)amine and diethylenetriamine in methanol–toluene (1:1) mixture undergo intermolecular cyclization to give respective thia-aza macrocycles 10–15. The alkylation of macrocycles 10–13 with 9-anthracenylmethyl chloride gave amine N-(anthracenylmethyl) substituted macrocycles 16–19. The extraction profile of macrocycles 10–15 towards alkali (Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺), alkaline earth (Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺), Ag⁺, Tl⁺ and Pb²⁺ picrates shows preferential extraction of Ag⁺ with these macrocycles. The macrocycles 16–19 show fluorescence spectrum typical of anthracene moiety and depending on their structures exhibit 0–80 times increase in fluorescence on addition of transition metal ions. Fluorescent receptors 16, 17, and 19 are capable of functioning as a very efficient multi input OR logic gate.

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Graphical abstract 1,3- and 1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene and its substituted derivatives undergo nucleophilic substitution with methyl mercaptoacetate to provide respective diesters 6–8. These diesters (6–8) on stirring with bis(3-aminopropyl)amine in methanol–toluene (1:1) mixture undergo intermolecular cyclization to give respective thia-aza macrocycles 10–12. The alkylation of macrocycles 10–12 with 9-anthracenylmethyl chloride gave amine N-(anthracenylmethyl) substituted macrocycles 16–18. The macrocycles 16–18 exhibit 0–80 times increase in fluorescence on addition of transition metal ions.

     

Silver(I) complexes with halo-substituted cyanoanilines: synthesis,characterization and antibacterial activity

Four Ag(I) complexes, [Ag(L₁)₂](NO₃) (1), [Ag(L₂)(NO₃)] (2), [Ag(L₃)₃](NO₃) (3), and [Ag(L₄)₂](NO₃) (4), with ligands derived from halo-containing cyanoanilines (L₁ = 4-amino-3fluorobenzonitrile, L₂ = 4-amino-3-chlorobenzonitrile, L₃ = 4-amino-3-bromobenzonitrile, L₄ = 4-amino-2-bromobenzonitrile) were synthesized and characterized by C, H, and N elemental analysis, IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Complexes 1–4 crystallized in the triclinic space group C2/c, P2(1)/n, P-1 and C2/c, respectively. In 1 and 4, Ag⁺ is four-coordinate with L₁ or L₄ to form 1-D _∞{[Ag(L₁/L₄)₂]⁺} polymeric cations. In 2, Ag⁺ is three-coordinate by two L₂ ligands and one NO₃^? ligand to form a 1-D _∞{[Ag(L₂)(NO₃)]} zigzag chain. In 3, Ag⁺ is four-coordinate by L₃ to form a dinuclear [Ag(L₃)₃]⁺ cation. The NO₃^? is a 4-connector bridging group in 1 and 3 and a 5-connector bridging group in 2 and 4. The intermolecular hydrogen bonds and Ag?O weak interactions play important roles in forming 3-D networks of 1–4. The antibacterial activities for 1–4 were evaluated against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli with MTT method. The antibacterial results indicated that 2 showed the best inhibitory activity against the test bacterial strains, and was as potent as chloramphenicol.     

Azothia- and Azoxythiacrown Ethers as Ion Carriers. Part I. Cationic Response of Membrane Electrodes

13-Membered azothia- and azoxythiacrown ethers have been applied as ion carriers in ion-selective membrane electrodes. Their sensitivity and selectivity were studied towards alkali, alkaline earth, transition and heavy metal cations. It was found that membranes doped with the azoxythiacrown ether (A) show higher affinity towards Pb²⁺ than Cu²⁺ (log K_Cu,Pb ^pot = 1.7), whereas membranes with the azothiacrown ether (B) are more selective towards Cu²⁺ than Pb²⁺ (log K_Cu,Pb ^pot = -2.4). The discrimination of alkali and alkaline earth cations was found to be greater for B than for A. Electrodes with both ionophores suffered from strong interference by Ag⁺ and Hg²⁺. The relation between the carrier structure and electrode properties has been discussed.     

Bis(naphthol)-based fluorescent chemoprobe for cesium cation and its immobilisation on silica nanoparticle as a high selective adsorbent

Abstract

A bis(naphthol)-based cation receptor 1 has been synthesised by three steps of synthetic procedure. The spectroscopic properties of 1 upon addition of various metal ions were investigated by UV–vis absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy. As a result, the absorption of 1 was linearly decreased as a function of concentration of added Cs⁺. Also, 1 exhibited dramatic fluorescence quenching effect upon exposure to caesium cation. Contrastively, no significant quenching effect was observed upon addition of other metal ions such as Na⁺, K⁺, Rb⁺, Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺, Ni²⁺ and Zn²⁺. It was found that 1 formed a 1:1 complex with Cs⁺ by Job’s plot. Furthermore, we also prepared 1-functionalised silica nanoparticle (SiO₂-1) as an adsorbent for Cs⁺. SiO₂-1 showed a great capacity for selective removal of caesium ion from aqueous solution as well as from tap water. Thus, it is potentially useful for the detection and removal of caesium cation from environmental and biological fluids polluted by nuclear radiation and nuclear waste.     

Synthesis and complexing properties of four imidazolyl acetamido p-tert-butylcalix[4]arenes

Four imidazolyl acetamido p-tert-butylcalix[4]arenes 5–8 have been prepared by reacting the corresponding methyl esters derivatives 1–4 with histamine in 1:1 mixture of methanol:toluene. The yields ranged from 56 to 68%. 5–8 have been shown to be in cone conformation. The complexation behaviour of 5–8 towards monovalent metal picrates M⁺Pic⁻ with M⁺ = Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Rb⁺ and Cs⁺ and divalent metal picrates M²⁺(Pic⁻)₂ with M²⁺ = Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺, Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺, Zn²⁺ and Co²⁺ are given. Tentative localisation of the metal cations in the receptors is given. The binding properties towards these cations have been determined along with stoichiometries of the complexes.     

Synthesis of a Calix[4]crown‐6 Cone Conformer‐Based Oligomer and its Metal Cation Extraction Abilities

A new calixcrown‐6 oligomer 5 was synthesized by reacting a 1,3‐distal di‐amino derivative of cone p‐tert‐butylcalix[4]crown‐6 with malonyl dichloride. Extraction studies with precursor monomers 2 and 3 and oligomer 5 showed differences in their metal cation extraction behavior and selectivity. Precursors monomers 2 and 3 were selective for Hg²⁺; whereas, oligomer 5 showed high affinity towards both alkali (Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, and Cs⁺) and heavy metal cations (Cu²⁺, Cd²⁺, Hg²⁺ and Pb²⁺).     

Study on the synthesis of novel fluorescent macrocyclic sensors and their sensitive properties for Cu2+ and Fe3+ in aqueous solution

In this work, we synthesised and characterised three novel fluorescence macrocyclic sensors containing optically active dansyl groups. The studies for the interaction of the synthesised compounds with various mental ions (Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Ag⁺, Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Ba²⁺, Pb²⁺, Zn²⁺, Co²⁺, Cd²⁺, Hg²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Mn²⁺, Cr³⁺, Al³⁺, Fe³⁺) were performed by fluorescence titration, Job’s plot, ESI-MS and DFT calculations. The results showed that the sensors 1a–1c displayed selective recognition for Cu²⁺ and Fe³⁺ ions and formed stoichiometry 1:1 complex through PET mechanism in DMSO/H₂O solution (1:1, v/v, pH 7.4 of HEPES). The binding constant (K) and detection limit were calculated.