A ditopic ferrocene receptor for anions and cations that functions as a chromogenic molecular switch

• Published in: Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) no. 1; pp. 64 - 65
• Main Authors: Miyaji, H, Collinson, Prokes, Tucker, JHR
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: CAMBRIDGE Royal Soc Chemistry 01.01.2003
• Subjects: Chemistry; Chemistry, Multidisciplinary; Physical Sciences; Science & Technology; METAL CATIONS; CALIX PYRROLES; RECOGNITION; SENSORS

A ferrocene-based ditopic receptor containing a urea and a benzocrown ether unit shows a remarkable colour switching (ON-and-OFF) function induced by anion and cation recognition.