Issue 1, 2014

A rhodamine-benzimidazole based sensor for selective imaging of acidic pH

Abstract

N-(Rhodamine B)-benzimidazole (RB-IM), featuring an intramolecular spiro-benzimidazole, was developed for selective sensing of protons via opening of the spiro-ring to give fluorescent and colored species. The utility of RB-IM was demonstrated by imaging of lysosomes in live cells and staining of the intestine of zebrafish.

Graphical abstract: A rhodamine-benzimidazole based sensor for selective imaging of acidic pH

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
25 Sep 2013
Accepted
04 Nov 2013
First published
04 Nov 2013

RSC Adv., 2014,4, 374-378

A rhodamine-benzimidazole based sensor for selective imaging of acidic pH

Z. Xue, M. Chen, J. Chen, J. Han and S. Han, RSC Adv., 2014, 4, 374 DOI: 10.1039/C3RA45329D

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