Polyhedron

Structural parameters of Zn (II) complexes of 8-hydroxyquinoline-based tripodal ligands affect fluorescence quantum yield

M Royzen, JW Canary

Index: Royzen, Maksim; Canary, James W. Polyhedron, 2013 , vol. 58, p. 85 - 91

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Abstract

Tripodal ligands containing 8-hydroxyquinoline moieties have been reported with strong binding but perplexing fluorescence properties. Herein we describe the synthesis, photophysical properties and structural characterization of three 8-hydroxyquinoline-based fluorescent Zn (II) probes. Incorporation of the chromophore into a tripodal scaffold resulted in femtomolar sensitivity to the analyte. All three ligands were determined to bind Zn (II) in ...