Abstract
C-1,2-alternate tetrahomodioxacalix[4]arene pyreneamides were synthesized. Pb2+ coordination gave a quenched monomer and excimer fluorescence emission, while upon Ca2+ ion binding, the receptor provides an enhanced excimer and declined monomer emission with ratiometric response. The excimer emission spectra changes are rationalized by frontier molecular orbitals that the effective Py-Py* interaction induces emission intensity increases upon Ca2+ ion complexation, whereas there is no such interaction observed upon Pb2+ binding.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1601-1604 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Apr 13 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry