Novel and selective detection of Tabun mimics†
Abstract
Detection of nerve agent-related molecules based on BODIPY–salicylaldehyde oxime conjugation was studied. Fluorescence intensity of the B–SAL–OXIME species increases in the presence of DECP, whereas it decreases in the presence of DCP and DEMP (limit of detection = 997 nM). Benzonitrile formation in the novel fluorescent B–SAL–OXIME system was elucidated using model substrates.