Anion sensing with a Lewis acidic BODIPY-antimony(v) derivative.
Title | Anion sensing with a Lewis acidic BODIPY-antimony(v) derivative. |
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Authors | Christianson, A.M.; Gabbaï, F.P. |
Journal | Chem Commun (Camb) |
DOI | 10.1039/c6cc09205e |
Abstract |
We describe the synthesis of a BODIPY dye substituted with a Lewis acidic antimony(v) moiety. This compound, which has been fully characterized, shows a high affinity for small anions including fluoride and cyanide, the complexation of which elicits a fluorescence turn-on response. |