Recognition and sensing of anions through synergistic effects using simple benzimidazolium-urea receptors

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Abstract

Benzimidazolium-based receptors 1-3 were designed and synthesized. On the basis of fluorescence, UV-Vis, and 1H NMR spectroscopic studies, and X-ray single crystal structure analysis, it was confirmed that the receptor 1 displays strong (C-H) + X, N-H. X hydrogen bonds and charge-charge interactions with anions. More importantly, these investigations demonstrated that the charged (C-H) + benzimidazolium and urea moieties play a synergistic role in anion recognition.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1266-1274
Number of pages9
JournalChinese Science Bulletin
Volume57
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2012

Keywords

  • anion recognition
  • benzimidazolium
  • hydrogen bond
  • synergistic effects
  • urea

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