Saccharide control of energy-transfer luminescence of lanthanide ions encapsulated in calix[4]arenes: A novel discrimination method for the energy-transfer route

Hitoshi Matsumoto, Aiichiro Ori, Fumiaki Inokuchi, Seiji Shinkai

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Abstract

A calix[4]arene bearing three amide groups (composing a lanthanide binding site) and one sensitizer (phenacyl group) bearing an (o-boronylphenyl)methylaminomethyl group (acting as a sugar-binding site) was synthesized. The energy-transfer to Eu3+ was significantly enhanced whereas that to Tb3+ was only slightly enhanced, indicating that in the Eu3+ complex the energy is mainly transferred from the sensitizer whereas in the Tb3+ complex it is mainly transferred from the calix[4]arene aromatic rings. This is a novel method for discriminating the energy-transfer path.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)301-302
Number of pages2
JournalChemistry Letters
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Chemistry(all)

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