Thiophene-based rhodamine as selectivef luorescence probe for Fe(III) and Al(III) in living cells

Kun Peng Wang, Ju Peng Chen, Si Jie Zhang, Yang Lei, Hua Zhong, Shaojin Chen, Xin Hong Zhou, Zhi Qiang Hu*

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Abstract

The thiophene-modified rhodamine 6G (GYJ) has been synthesized as a novel chemosensor. The sensor has sufficiently high selectivity and sensitivity for the detection of Fe3+ and Al3+ ions (M3+) by fluorescence and ultraviolet spectroscopy with a strong ability for anti-interference performance. The binding ratio of M3+-GYJ complex was determined to be 2:1 according to the Job’s plot. The binding constants for Fe3+ and Al3+ were calculated to be 3.91 × 108 and 5.26 × 108 M−2, respectively. All these unique features made it particularly favorable for cellular imaging applications. The obvious fluorescence microscopy experiments demonstrated that the probes could contribute to the detection of Fe3+ and Al3+ in related cells and biological organs with satisfying resolution. [Figure not available: see fulltext.].

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5547-5554
Number of pages8
JournalAnalytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
Volume409
Issue number23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Al
  • Cells
  • Fe
  • Fluorescence probe
  • Rhodamine 6G
  • Spirolactam opening

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