title: Development of a fluorescent Pb2+ sensor.
abstract: A real turn-on: The emission intensity of heterocycle 1 increases upon binding to Pb(2+). Thus, 1 acts as a small-molecule "turn-on" fluorescent sensor for lead. The sensor is highly selective and is functional over a wide range of pH values.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA.
authors.forename: Lauren
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Marbella
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Serli-Mitasev
authors.forename: Partha
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Basu
mesh_terms: D005456:Fluorescent Dyes / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry*; D006576:Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry*; D007854:Lead / Q000032:analysis*; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D005456:Fluorescent Dyes; D006576:Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical; D007854:Lead