Detection of Zinc(II) by a Fluorescence Chemosensor Based on Benzofuran in Aqueous Media and Live Cells

Hyo Jung Jang, Ahran Kim, Jae Min Jung, Misun Lee, Mi Hee Lim, Cheal Kim

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Abstract

A fluorescence chemosensor HBC ((E)-3-((2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino)benzofuran-2-carboxamide) for detection of Zn2+ was designed by the condensation combination of 3-aminobenzofuran-2-carboxamide and salicylaldehyde. Sensor HBC showed an excellent selective “off–on” fluorescent response toward Zn2+. Detection limit (1.08 μM) for Zn2+ was much lower than the WHO standard (76.0 μM). Importantly, HBC could recognize and quantify Zn2+ in real samples and live cells. Detection process of HBC for Zn2+ was explained by ESI-mass, Job plot, UV–Vis and 1H NMR titrations, and theoretical calculations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1373-1379
Number of pages7
JournalBulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
Volume39
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2018

Keywords

  • Cell imaging
  • Fluorescence sensor
  • Theoretical calculations
  • Zinc

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