Highly selective recognition of carbenicillin via concerted interactions in 100% aqueous solution

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Apr 14;46(14):2435-7. doi: 10.1039/b923318k. Epub 2010 Jan 27.

Abstract

A fluorescent probe (QA) based on quinine bearing two quaternary ammonium groups and a long hydrophobic chain was synthesized, and it showed highly selective recognition of carbenicillin (a typical beta-lactam antibiotic) in 100% aqueous solution via concerted interactions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Carbenicillin / chemistry*
  • Circular Dichroism
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Models, Chemical
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Water
  • Carbenicillin