Synfacts 2008(12): 1277-1277  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1087306
Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products
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Cu(I)/Cu(II) Fluorescence Switch

Contributor(s): Timothy M. Swager, Jose M. Lobez
K. K. Sadhu, P. K. Bharadwaj*
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
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Publication History

Publication Date:
20 November 2008 (online)

Significance

Translocation of copper within a cryptand ligand via oxidation/reduction reactions provides a new family of ON-OFF fluorescent systems.