Sequential detection of copper(II) and cyanide by a simple colorimetric chemosensor

Ji Hye Kang, Seong Youl Lee, Hye Mi Ahn, Cheal Kim

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Abstract

A simple colorimetric receptor 1 based on the combination of N-(5-nitro-2-pyridyl)-1,2-ethanediamine and 4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde was synthesized for the sequential detection of Cu2 + and CN. The receptor 1 showed a distinct color change toward Cu2 + from colorless to yellow. The detection limit of 1 for Cu2 + (0.88 μM) was much lower than the World Health Organization guideline (31.5 μM) as the maximum allowable copper concentration in drinking water. In addition, 1-Cu2 + complex could be used to detect cyanide by showing a color change from yellow to colorless, indicating the recovery of 1 from 1-Cu2 +. Furthermore, the sensing mechanism of 1 for Cu2 + was supported by theoretical calculations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)62-65
Number of pages4
JournalInorganic Chemistry Communications
Volume74
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2016

Keywords

  • Colorimetric chemosensor
  • Copper
  • Cyanide
  • Sequential detection
  • Theoretical calculations

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