A single molecular probe for multi-analyte (Cr3+, Al3+ and Fe3+) detection in aqueous medium and its biological application†
Abstract
An ESIPT based fluorescent sensor 1 was developed, which could selectively detect and differentiate trivalent metal ions Cr3+, Al3+ and Fe3+ in aqueous medium. The cell imaging experiments confirmed that 1 can be used for monitoring intracellular Cr3+ and Al3+ levels in living cells.