Aldehyde-appended distyrylbenzenes: amine recognition in water

Chemistry. 2012 Jul 16;18(29):8921-4. doi: 10.1002/chem.201200930. Epub 2012 Jun 14.

Abstract

Change in water: Aqueous solutions of aldehyde-substituted, water-soluble distyrylbenzenes reacted with amines to give imines or aminals with dramatically changed fluorescence. This approach allowed the detection and recognition of amines in water (see figure).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry*
  • Amines / chemistry*
  • Fluorescence
  • Imines / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Styrenes / chemistry*
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Amines
  • Imines
  • Styrenes
  • distyrylbenzene
  • Water