Arene-based fluorescent probes for the selective detection of iron
Keyword(s):
Amide based probes containing phenyl (L1), naphthyl (L2) and anthracenyl (L3) groups were screened towards metal ions. Probes L2 and L3 display sensing for Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions. The L3–Fe3+ system is shown to have potential applications in logic gates and cell imaging.