title: Rhod-5N as a fluorescent molecular sensor of cadmium(II) ion.
abstract: The photophysical and complexing properties of Rhod-5N (commercially available) in MOPS buffer are reported. This fluorescent molecular sensor consists of a BAPTA chelating moiety bound to a rhodamine fluorophore. Its fluorescence quantum yield is low and a drastic enhancement of fluorescence intensity upon cation binding was observed. Special attention was paid to the complexation with Cd2+, a well known toxic metal ion. Possible interference with other metal ions (Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Zn2+, Pb2+) was examined. Rhod-5N was found to be highly selective of Cd2+ over those interfering cations except Pb2+. The limit of detection is 3.1 microg l(-1).
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de Chimie Générale, Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, 292 rue Saint-Martin, F-75141, Paris Cedex 03, France.
authors.forename: Mathieu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Soibinet
authors.forename: Vincent
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Souchon
authors.forename: Isabelle
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Leray
authors.forename: Bernard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Valeur