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Near-Infrared Sensing Properties of Dimethlyamino-Substituted BF2−Azadipyrromethenes
journal contribution
posted on 2006-08-03, 00:00 authored by Shane O. McDonnell, Donal F. O'SheaThe synthesis and sensing characteristics of a new class of organic colorimetric and fluorometric chemosensor which operates in the 850−650 nm spectral region is outlined. Judicious placing of amine substituents on the BF2-chelated tetraarylazadipyrromethene chromophore
generates a triple absorption and emission responsive sensor. Dramatic pH responsive absorption and fluorescence changes can be observed
across a broad acidity range, from pH 5 to 6 M HCl, in conjunction with a visible colorimetric change from red to purple to blue.