An unexpected dinuclear Cu(II) complex with a bis(Salamo) chelating ligand: synthesis, crystal structure, and photophysical properties

Hydrophobic plasmonic silver membrane as SERS-active catcher for rapid and ultrasensitive Cu(II) detection

The rapid and selective identification of heavy metal ions is crucial for environmental water safety. In this study, a novel surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-active catcher was designed for Cu(II) detection using a hydrophobic hydroxyoxime-mediated plasmonic silver membrane (HOX@Ag-PVDF). Uniformly dispersed Ag nanoparticles (ca. 80 nm) and hydroxyoxime molecules were synchronously decorated on the skeleton of the polyvinylidene fluoride membrane via an in situ interfacial assembly strategy. HOX@Ag-PVDF shows excellent SERS activity (EF = 2.5 × 10⁷), high reproducibility (~8% RSD), and long-term stability (50 days) for detecting 4-nitrothiophenol (4-NTP). Moreover, HOX@Ag-PVDF can serve as a new platform for rapid and dry-free SERS detection of Cu(II) owing to its strong affinity and surface hydrophobicity. Cu(II) ions can be rapidly captured in 5 s and selectively recognized by SERS signals without interference from other metal ions. HOX@Ag-PVDF exhibits linear SERS response signals at low concentrations ranging from 10^-6 to 10^-10 mol/L Cu(II) (R² = 0.9893) with a low detection limit (LOD) of 52.0 pmol/L. This hydrophobic plasmonic membrane, with its simple sampling and rapid SERS response characteristics, provides ultrasensitive recognition and heavy metal detection for practical applications.

Synthesis and crystal structure of poly[(μ3-2-(2-carboxylatophenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carboxylato-κO,O′:O′;:O″, O″′)-(μ2-1-(4-(1Himidazol-1-yl)phenyl)-1H-imidazole-κ2N:N′)cadmium(II)], C27H18CdN6O4

C27H18CdN6O4, triclinic, P 1 ‾ $P‾{1}$ (no. 2), a = 10.2994(8) Å, b = 10.7795(7) Å, c = 11.0038(7) Å, α = 89.778(5)°, β = 78.046(6)°, γ = 83.049(6)°, Z = 2, V = 1186.11(14) Å3, R gt (F) = 0.0402, wR ref (F 2) = 0.0809, T = 293 K.

Synthesis and crystal structure of catena-poly[aqua-bis(nitrato-κ 2 O:O′)- (μ 2-((1 H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl)benzene-κ 2 N,N′)-H2O-κ 2O]cadmium(II), C14H16N6O7Cd

C14H16N6O7Cd, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 12.7095(3) Å, b = 17.4705(4) Å, c = 8.5763(3) Å, β = 93.292(10)°, Z = 4, V = 1901.15(9) Å3, R gt (F) = 0.0263, wR ref (F 2) = 0.1047, T = 296(2) K.

A highly sensitive and selective bis(salamo)-type fluorescent chemosensor for identification of Cu2+ and the continuous recognition of S2-, Arginine and Lysine

A novel bis(salamo)-type chemosensor H₃L was synthesized and characterized. It was found that the sensor molecule can selectively recognize Cu²⁺, and its L-Cu²⁺ is highly sensitive to the detection of S^2- anion, Arginine and Lysine when dissolved in ethanol solvent. The sensor H₃L can be used to identify a relay sensor for Cu²⁺, while the L-Cu²⁺ recognizes S^2- anion, Arginine and Lysine with high selectivity and sensitivity over an acceptable physiological pH range. The detection line of the sensor molecule H₃L is 1.02 × 10^-6 M, and its binding constant to Cu²⁺ is 1.54 × 10⁶ M^-1. The detection line of L-Cu²⁺ as a sensor is calculated as 5.57 × 10^-7 M, and its binding constants with S^2- anion, Arginine and Lysine are 2.80 × 10⁵ M^-1, 5.32 × 10⁶ M^-1 and 5.94 × 10⁶ M^-1, respectively. The crystal structure of the Cu(II) complex [Cu₄(L)₂(CH₃OH)₂]·2NO₃ with the sensor molecule H₃L has been determined by single crystal X-ray crystallography.

Two highly sensitive and efficient salamo-like copper(II) complex probes for recognition of CN. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2020;228:117775. [PMID: 31718968 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2019.117775]

Two salamo-like copper(II) complex probes, L¹-Cu²⁺ and L²-Cu²⁺, were designed and synthesized for sensitive and efficient identification of CN^-. UV spectroscopy, high resolution mass spectrometry, RGB analysis and naked eye recognition were performed to explore their recognition mechanisms. High resolution mass spectra indicated that the probes L¹-Cu²⁺ and L²-Cu²⁺ formed complexes with CN^-. The two probes could recognize CN^- by the naked eye and the color of the solution changed from light yellow to red. In terms of application, the contents of CN^- in the environmental water samples were tested. In addition, the optimal pH ranges for probe detection of CN^- were investigated by pH value measurement.

Unprecedented Dinuclear CuII N,O-Donor Complex: Synthesis, Structural Characterization, Fluorescence Property, and Hirshfeld Analysis

An unprecedented dinuclear CuII complex, [Cu2(L2)2], derived from a salamo-like chelating ligand H2L2, was produced by the cleavage of a newly synthesized, half-salamo-like ligand HL1 (2-[O-(1-ethyloxyamide)]oxime-3,5-dichloro-phenol). This was synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV–Vis and fluorescent spectra, single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, and Hirshfeld surface analysis. X-ray crystallographic analysis indicated that the two CuII (Cu1 and Cu2) ions bore different (N2O3 and N2O2) coordination environments, the penta-coordinated Cu1 ion possessed a slightly twisted tetragonal pyramid geometry with the τ value τ = 0.004, and the tetra-coordinated Cu2 ion showed a slightly twisted square planar geometry. Interestingly, one oxime oxygen atom participated in the coordination reported previously. Moreover, an infinite two-dimensional layered supramolecular network was formed. Compared with HL1, the CuII complex possessed the characteristic of fluorescence quenching.

A highly sensitive and selective fluorescent "off-on-off" relay chemosensor based on a new bis(salamo)-type tetraoxime for detecting Zn2+ and CN. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2019;222:117209. [PMID: 31200268 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2019.117209]

A new naphthalenediol-based bis(salamo)-type fluorescent probe H₄L for Zn²⁺ and CN^- was reported. Probe H₄L showed a highly selective fluorescence enhancement toward Zn²⁺ over other metal ions including Cd²⁺, and obtained the L-Zn²⁺complex can only detect CN^- in various anions. Their recognition mechanisms were explained by Job plots, fluorescent and UV-vis titrations, and theoretical calculations. The L-Zn²⁺complex has been synthesized and structurally characterized using Hirshfeld surface analysis, elemental analyses, IR, UV-Vis and fluorescent spectra. Additionally, the relay probe with the wide adaptability of pH range and excellent stability showed highly selectivity for CN^- recognition.

A New Half-Salamo-Based Homo-Trinuclear Nickel(II) Complex: Crystal Structure, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis, and Fluorescence Properties

A new homo-trinuclear Ni(II) half-salamo-based complex [Ni3(L)2(μ-OAc)2(OAc)2(CH3OH)2]·2CH3OH was synthesized via the reaction of a tridentate ligand HL (2-[O-(1-ethyloxyamide)]oxime-4-bromophenol) and Ni(OAc)2·4H2O, and characterized using elemental analyses, IR spectra, UV-Vis absorption spectra, X-ray crystallography, and Hirshfeld analysis. Interestingly, single-crystal X-ray analysis showed that the two acetate molecules were bonded simultaneously with the Ni(II) atoms by mono-dentate chelating and bidentate bridging coordination modes, respectively, and the resulting hexa-coordinate geometries were ultimately formed. Furthermore, the Hirshfeld analysis of the complex was studied. Compared with HL, the complex fluorescence intensity was significantly lowered, indicating that the Ni(II) ions have fluorescence quenching characteristics.

Structurally characterized homo-trinuclear ZnII and hetero-pentanuclear [ZnII4LnIII] complexes constructed from an octadentate bis(Salamo)-based ligand: Hirshfeld surfaces, fluorescence and catalytic properties

One 3d and five 3d-4f complexes were synthesized. Complexes 1–6 were characterized via elemental analyses, FT-IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography, and their fluorescence properties, catalytic activities and Hirshfeld surface analyses were studied.

Luminescent and electrochemical properties of four novel butterfly-shaped hetero-pentanuclear [Zn4Ln] complexes constructed from a bis(salamo)-type ligand

Four novel butterfly-shaped hetero-pentanuclear 3d-4f complexes [Zn₄(L)₂Sm(H₂O)₄]3NO₃·2EtOH (1) [Zn₄(L)₂Eu(NO₃)₂(MeOH)(EtOH)]NO₃·H₂O (2), [Zn₄(L)₂Gd(H₂O)₄]3NO₃·MeOH·EtOH (3) and [Zn₄(L)₂Tb(NO₃)(EtOH)(H₂O)₂]NO₃·MeOH·EtOH (4) were synthesized by the reactions of a bis(salamo)-type tetraoxime ligand (H₄L) with Zn(OAc)₂·2H₂O and Ln(NO₃)₃·6H₂O (Ln = Sm, Eu, Gd and Tb), respectively. The structures of complexes 1-4 were fully characterized by elemental analyses, FT-IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray crystallography, and their luminescence properties were also discussed. In addition, cyclic voltammograms were used to characterize electrochemical properties of the Zn(II)-Ln(III) (Ln = Sm, Eu, Gd and Tb) complexes.

Homo- and heterometallic Cu(II)-M(II) (M = Ca, Sr and Ba) bis(salamo)-based complexes: Syntheses, structures and fluorescent properties

Four homo/heterometallic complexes [Cu₃(L)(μ₂-OAc)₉(CH₃OH) ₉]·3CHCl₃ (1), [Cu₂(L)Ca(μ₂-NO₃)₉] (9), [{Cu₂(L)Sr(μ₂-NO₃)₉}₉]·CH₃CH₂OH (11) and [Cu₂(L)Ba(μ₂-OAc)₉(OAc)] (14), containing an acyclic naphthalenediol-based ligand H₄L, were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV-Vis, fluorescence spectra, TG-DTA and X-ray crystallography. The complex 1 was obtained by the reaction of H₄L with 11 equivalents of Cu(OAc) ₉·2H₂O. The heterometallic complexes 9, 11, 14 were acquired by the reaction of H₄L with 9 equivalents of Cu(OAc)₉·2H₂O or Cu(NO₃)₉·2H₂O and 1 equivalent of M(OAc)₉ (M = Ca, Sr and Ba). Owing to the different coordination cavities of the N₂O₂ and O₆ of the completely deprotonated (L)^14- unit, the crystal structures showed the N₂O₂ sites were occupied by Cu(II) atoms, alkaline earth metal(II) atoms occupied the O₆ site of the ligand (L)^14- unit, respectively. Furthermore, the fluorescence properties and TG-DTA analyses were discussed.

Unusual constructions of two Salamo-based copper(II) complexes

wo unusual Cu(II) complexes [{Cu(L¹)}₂] (1) and [Cu₂(L²)] (2), with an asymmetric salamo-type bisoxime ligand H₂L¹ were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, UV-Vis, fluorescent spectra, Hirshfeld surface analyses and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. For the complex 1, two Cu(II) ions are penta-coordinate by N₂O₂ donor atoms from the (L¹)^2- unit and one bridged phenol oxygen atom from another (L¹)^2- unit. Complex 1 does not have intermolecular hydrogen bonds, formed an isolated zero dimensional structure. Meanwhile, for the complex 2, an unexpected ligand H₄L² was synthesized by aldol condensation reaction of H₂L¹ and acetone upon coordination, then the new ligand and Cu(II) ions combined, formed a highly symmetrical structure, and two Cu(II) ions of the complex 2 have tetra-coordinate environment. With the help of intermolecular hydrogen bonding CH⋯O interactions, a self-assembled infinite 1D supramolecular structure was formed. Meanwhile, the photophysical spectra and Hirshfeld surface analyses of the complexes 1 and 2 were also measured and discussed.

Exploration and application of a highly sensitive bis(salamo)-based fluorescent sensor for B4O72- in water-containing systems and living cells

A highly selective fluorescent sensor H4L based on a bis(salamo)-type compound with two N2O2 chelating moieties as ionophore was successfully developed. Sensor H4L was found to have excellent selectivity for B4O72- over many other anions (Br-, CI-, CN-, CO32-, HCO3-, H2PO4-, HSO4-, NO3-, OAc-, S2O3-, SCN-, SO42-, Hcy (homocysteine) and H2O2), and it exhibited an approximately 150-fold enhancement of the fluorescence response to B4O72- in Tris-HCl buffer (DMF/H2O = 9:1, v/v, pH = 7) solutions. Significantly, its fluorescence intensity was enhanced in a linear fashion with increasing concentrations of B4O72-. The detection limit of sensor H4L towards B4O72- was 8.61 × 10-7 M. The test strips could conveniently, efficiently and simply detect B4O72- ions in Tris-HCl buffer (DMF/H2O = 9:1, v/v, pH = 7) solutions. Furthermore, sensor H4L showed excellent membrane permeability in living cells, and it was successfully used to monitor intracellular B4O72- by confocal luminescence imaging.

Synthesis and crystal structure of 2,2′-ethylenedioxybis(benzimide)-2,2′-bis[O-(1-propyloxyamide)]oxime-4,4′,6,6′-tetrachlorodiphenol, C36H34Cl4N4O8

C36H34Cl4N4O8, monoclinic, C2/c (no. 15), a = 33.048(10) Å, b = 6.4688(7) Å, c = 24.301(7) Å, β = 133.30(5)°, Z = 4, V = 3781(3) Å3, R gt(F) = 0.0477, wR ref(F 2) = 0.1016, T = 293(2) K.

Synthesis and crystal structure of 6-carboxy-1-(3,5-dicarboxyphenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-3-ium-5-carboxylate dihydrate, C18H12N2O8

C18H12N2O8, triclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 8.4592(10) Å, b = 9.8442(11) Å, c = 11.2565(12) Å, α = 66.892(3)°, β = 86.069(3)°, γ = 81.658(4)°, V = 852.97(17) Å3, Z = 2, R gt(F) = 0.0609, wR ref(F 2) = 0.1557, T = 153(2) K.

A heterotrimetallic Ni(II)–Dy(III) bis(salamo)-based complex: synthesis, structure and fluorescent property

A discrete heterotrinuclear complex [{Ni2LDy(OAc)3(CH3OH)}2] · 2CH3OH · 3CH2Cl2, with a naphthalenediol-based acyclic bis(salamo) ligand H4L, has been synthesized and structurally characterized using elemental analyses, IR, UV/Vis and fluorescence spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal structure shows two crystallographically independent but chemically identical molecules (moleculesIandII). All the Ni(II) atoms are hexa-coordinated with slightly distorted octahedral geometries. The central Dy atoms are nona-coordinated with slightly distorted tricapped trigonal prism geometries. An infinite 3D supramolecular structure is formed via intermolecular hydrogen bonding and C–H…π interactions.

Unprecedented Fluorescent Dinuclear CoII and ZnII Coordination Compounds with a Symmetric Bis(salamo)-Like Tetraoxime

Two unprecedented homometallic Co^II and Zn^II coordination compounds, [M₂(L)(OCH₃)][M₂(L)(OAc)] (M^II = Co^II (1) and Zn^II (2)), with a novel symmetric bis(salamo)-like tetraoxime ligand H₃L were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, infrafred (IR), ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), fluorescent spectra and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. The unit cell of the two coordination compounds contains two crystallographically and chemically independent dinuclear coordination compounds. In the two coordination compounds, three metal ions are five-coordinated, formed two square pyramidal and a trigonal bipyramidal geometries, and the other metal ion is a hexacoordinate octahedral configuration. In addition, the coordination compound 1 forms a 3D supramolecular structure, and the coordination compound 2 forms a 0D dimer structure by the inter-molecular hydrogen bond interactions. Meanwhile, the fluorescence spectra of the coordination compounds 1 and 2 were also measured and discussed.

Synthesis and Fluorescence Properties of Structurally Characterized Heterobimetalic Cu(II)⁻Na(I) Bis(salamo)-Based Complex Bearing Square Planar, Square Pyramid and Triangular Prism Geometries of Metal Centers

A novel heterotrinuclear complex [Cu₂(L)Na(µ-NO₃)]∙CH₃OH∙CHCl₃ derived from a symmetric bis(salamo)-type tetraoxime H₄L having a naphthalenediol unit, was prepared and structurally characterized via means of elemental analyses, UV-Vis, FT-IR, fluorescent spectra and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The heterobimetallic Cu(II)–Na(I) complex was acquired via the reaction of H₄L with 2 equivalents of Cu(NO₃)₂·2H₂O and 1 equivalent of NaOAc. Clearly, the heterotrinuclear Cu(II)–Na(I) complex has a 1:2:1 ligand-to-metal (Cu(II) and Na(I)) ratio. X-ray diffraction results exhibited the different geometric behaviors of the Na(I) and Cu(II) atoms in the heterotrinuclear complex; the both Cu(II) atoms are sited in the N₂O₂ coordination environments of fully deprotonated (L)⁴⁻ unit. One Cu(II) atom (Cu1) is five-coordinated and possesses a geometry of slightly distorted square pyramid, while another Cu(II) atom (Cu2) is four-coordination possessing a square planar coordination geometry. Moreover, the Na(I) atom is in the O₆ cavity and adopts seven-coordination with a geometry of slightly distorted single triangular prism. In addition, there are abundant supramolecular interactions in the Cu(II)–Na(I) complex. The fluorescence spectra showed the Cu(II)–Na(I) complex possesses a significant fluorescent quenching and exhibited a hypsochromic-shift compared with the ligand H₄L.

Structural and Luminescent Properties of Heterobimetallic Zinc(II)-Europium(III) Dimer Constructed from N2O2-Type Bisoxime and Terephthalic Acid

A new heterohexanuclear ZnII–EuIII dimer [{(ZnL)2Eu}2(bdc)2]·2Cl constructed from a N2O2-type chelating ligand H2L (6,6′-Dimethoxy-2,2′-[ethylenedioxybis(nitrilomethylidyne)]diphenol), Zn(OAc)2·2H2O, EuCl3·6H2O and H2bdc (terephthalic acid) was synthesized, and characterized using elemental analyses, IR (Infrared), UV-Vis (Ultraviolet–visible) spectra and X-ray single crystal diffraction method. There are two crystallographically equivalent [(ZnL)2Eu] moieties in the ZnII–EuIII complex, the two [(ZnL)2Eu] moieties are linked by two bdc2– ligand leading to a heterohexanuclear dimer, in which the carboxylato groups bridge the ZnII and EuIII atoms. Furthermore, the luminescence properties of H2L and its ZnII–EuIII complex have been studied.

Synthesis and Fluorescence Properties of a New Heterotrinuclear Co(II)-Ce(III)Complex Constructed from a bis(salamo)-Type Tetraoxime Ligand

[Co₂(L)Ce(OAc)₃(CH₃CH₂OH)]·1.5CH₃OH∙0.5CH₂Cl₂, a heterotrinuclear Co(II)-Ce(III) bis(salamo)-type complex with a symmetric bi(salamo)-type ligand H₄L and an acyclic naphthalenediol moiety, was designed, synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, FT-IR, UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. The X-ray crystallographic investigation revealed the heterotrinuclear complex consisted of two Co(II) atoms, one Ce(III) atom, one (L)^4‒ unit, three μ₂-acetate ions, one coordinated ethanol molecule, one and half crystallization methanol molecule and half crystallization dichloromethane molecule. Two Co(II) atoms located in the N₂O₂ coordination spheres, are both hexacoordinated, with slightly distorted octahedral geometries. The Ce(III) atom is nine-coordinated and located in the O₆ cavity possesses a single square antiprismatic geometry. In addition, supramolecular interactions exist in the Co(II)-Ce(III) complex. Two infinite 2D supramolecular structures are built via intermolecular O-H···O, C-H···O and C-H···π interactions, respectively.

A Reversible Bis(Salamo)-Based Fluorescence Sensor for Selective Detection of Cd2+ in Water-Containing Systems and Food Samples

A novel, simple, highly selective, and sensitive fluorescence chemosensor for detecting Cd2+ that was constructed from a bis(salamo)-type compound (H₄L) with two N₂O₂ chelating moieties as ionophore was successfully developed. Sensor H₄L could show fluorescence turn-on response rapidly and significant selectivity to Cd2+ over many other metallic ions (Cu2+, Ba2+, Ca2+, K⁺, Cr3+, Mn2+, Sr2+, Co2+, Na⁺, Li⁺, Ni2+, Ag⁺, and Zn2+), and a clear change in color from colorless to yellow that can be very easily observed via the naked eyes in the existence of Cd2+, while other metallic ions do not induce such a change. Interestingly, its fluorescent intensity was increased sharply with the increased concentration of Cd2+. The detection limit of sensor H₄L towards Cd2+ was down to 8.61 × 10-7 M.

Unprecedented Hexanuclear Cobalt(II) Nonsymmetrical Salamo-Based Coordination Compound: Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Photophysical Properties

A novel hexanuclear Co(II) coordination compound with a nonsymmetrical Salamo-type bisoxime ligandH4L, namely [{Co3(HL)(MeO)(MeOH)2(OAc)2}2]·2MeOH, was prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, UV–vis, IR and fluorescence spectra, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis. Each Co(II) is hexacoordinated, and possesses a distorted CoO6 or CoO4N2 octahedrons. The Co(II) coordination compound possesses a self-assembled infinite 2D supramolecular structure with the help of the intermolecular C–H···O interactions. Meanwhile, the photophysical properties of the Co(II) coordination compound were studied.

Synthesis and crystal structure of (E)-1-(4-(((E)-5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino)phenyl)ethan-1-one O-methyl oxime, C16H15ClN2O2

C16H15ClN2O2, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 33.491(11) Å, b = 7.124(2) Å, c = 6.1977(19) Å, β = 92.212(6)°, V = 1477.6(8) Å3, Z = 4, R gt(F) = 0.0418, wR ref(F 2) = 0.1193, T = 296(2) K.

Synthesis and Fluorescence Properties of Asymmetrical Salamo-Type Tetranuclear Zinc(II) Complex

A new tetranuclear zinc(II) complex with an asymmetrical Salamo-type chelating ligand, H3L (5-methoxy-6′-hydroxy-2,2′-[ethylenedioxybis(nitrilomethylidyne)]diphenol), was synthesized and characterized using FT-IR, elemental analyses, X-ray single crystal diffraction method, UV-Vis, and fluorescence spectra. The zinc(II) complex possesses the cell parameters a = 8.1960(7) Å, b = 9.8127(8) Å, c = 16.5428(15) Å, Z = 1, V = 1172.5(2) Å3, R1 = 0.0722, and wR2 = 0.1558, and crystallizes in the triclinic system, with space group P-1. X-ray crystal structure analysis reveals that Zn1 and Zn2 atoms are all pentacoordinated and adopt slightly twisted tetragonal pyramidal and trigonal bipyramidal geometries. The zinc(II) complex forms a 1D supramolecular chain via intermolecular hydrogen bonds along the b axis. Besides, the fluorescence properties have been discussed.

A highly selective fluorescent chemosensor for CN- based on a novel bis(salamo)-type tetraoxime ligand

The optical properties of a novel chemosensor for cyanide anions based on a symmetric bis(salamo)-type ligand (H₃L) were investigated by UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy in MeOH/H₂O (1:1 v/v) solution. Sensor H₃L can selectively sense CN^- based on prominent color changes among other anions. The chemosensor exhibits an apparent fluorescence enhancement at 482nm to CN^- which because cyanide ions interact with CN bonds. Combining the corrected Benesi-Hildebrand formula, the binding constant of the formed host-guest complex was calculated as 2.42×10⁵M^-1. Meanwhile, the detection limit of the sensor toward CN^- was 8.91×10^-7M. It is worth noting that the designed sensor can be used for rapid detection of cyanide anions in basic pH range, and has great practical value.

Crystal structure of bis((1-(((4-(((benzyloxy)imino)methyl)phenyl)imino)methyl)naphthalen-2-yl)oxy-κ2 O,N)copper(II), C52H42CuN4O4

C52H42CuN4O4, monoclinic, I12/c1 (no. 15), a = 21.8573(13) Å, b = 5.8605(4) Å, c = 33.683(2) Å, β = 97.428(5)°, Z = 4, V = 4278.4(5) Å3, R gt(F) = 0.0554, wR ref(F 2) = 0.1255, T = 293(2) K.

Crystal structure of (E)-1-(4-(((E)-4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino)phenyl)ethan-1-one oxime, C19H23N3O2

C19H23N3O2, monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 17.8421(15) Å, b = 9.4778(9) Å, c = 22.116(2) Å, β = 108.230(10)°, Z = 8, V = 3552.2(6) Å3, R gt(F) = 0.0649, wR ref(F 2) = 0.1506, T = 293(2) K.