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Colorimetric "naked eye" sensing of anions in aqueous solution.

The Journal of organic chemistry (2005-12-17)
Thorfinnur Gunnlaugsson, Paul E Kruger, Paul Jensen, Juliann Tierney, Haslin Dato Paduka Ali, Gillian M Hussey
ABSTRACT

[structure: see text] The synthesis and UV-vis and NMR spectroscopic studies of thiourea-based colorimetric sensors for anions are presented. These sensors can recognize anions through hydrogen binding even in competitive pH-buffered aqueous solutions, giving rise to large color changes that are clearly visible to the naked eye.

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Sigma-Aldrich
p-Tolyl isothiocyanate, 97%
Sigma-Aldrich
4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl isothiocyanate, 97%