Synthesis and structure of 2,6-bis(2-methoxyphenyl)dithiazolo[4,5-b:5′,4′-e]pyridine) as a novel fluorescent sensor: different recognition of transition metal ions and proton
文摘
The fluorophore 2,6-bis(2-methoxyphenyl)dithiazolo[4,5-b:5′,4′-e]pyridine) 3, with a planar structure, was synthesized using a one-pot Willgerodt–Kindler reaction which is potentially applicable to various dithiazolopyridines. The basic photophysical characteristics were investigated in organic solvents of different polarity. Chemosensor 3 exhibits a ‘turn-off’ response toward Cu2+ and Fe3+ ions, as well as a new emission wavelength-ratiometric response to H+ ions, illustrating a different recognition manner. From the binding constant calculations of 3 with Cu2+, increased sensitivity for the fluorescence method over that of the UV–vis method was found, while both methods showed similar sensitivity for binding of 3 with H+. On the other hand, the different behavior in the complexes of 3·H+ and 3·Cu2+ under cyclic voltammetric analysis was observed. These findings suggest that compound 3 may have potential as a sensor for water pollution by Cu2+ and Fe3+ ions as well as protons.