摘要
A new fluorescent and colorimetric probe rong class="boldFont">RCu1rong> with ultra-sensitivity (detection limit is 4.7 nM (3蟽)) was developed. It is based on a rhodamine B derivative modified with a functionalized 8-hydroxyquinoline group as a copper-binding site which greatly increases the affinity for Cu2+. Cu2+ acts not only as a selective recognizing guest but also a hydrolytic promoter. rong class="boldFont">RCu1rong> showed single-selectively sensing Cu2+ over other cations and much larger fluorescence enhancement (as high as over 1000-fold) than those based on Cu2+-complexation. The detection mechanism was proved by TOF-MS, FT-IR, 1H NMR and Gaussian calculations. Based on the outstanding recognition ability of rong class="boldFont">RCu1rong> toward Cu2+, an analytical procedure was developed for Cu2+-determination in natural water samples and soil sample.