A new cucurbit[8]uril-based fluorescent receptor for indole derivatives.
The dicationic guest 2,7-dimethyldiazaphenanthrenium forms a fluorescent inclusion complex with the cucurbit[8]uril host, which can be used to effectively bind and detect indole derivatives, such as serotonin and tryptophan.
Ling
Yonghua
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Center for Supramolecular Science and Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida 33124-0431, USA.
Wang
Wei
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Kaifer
Angel E
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