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A new boronic acid fluorescent sensor based on fluorene for monosaccharides at physiological pH
Rahman Hosseinzadeh1, Maryam Mohadjerani2, Mona Pooryousef1
1Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran.
Summary
A new fluorene-based fluorescent boronic acid sensor (7-DMAFBA) detects saccharides. It shows high affinity and selectivity for fructose over glucose at physiological pH, enabling sensitive detection.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Fluorescent boronic acids are crucial for detecting biologically significant saccharides.
- Developing selective and sensitive fluorescent sensors is essential for biological and medical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize a novel fluorene-based fluorescent boronic acid.
- To evaluate its sensing capabilities for various saccharides at physiological pH.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of 7-(dimethylamino)-9,9-dimethyl-9H-fluoren-2-yl-2-boronic acid (7-DMAFBA).
- Fluorescence spectroscopy to monitor changes upon saccharide addition.
- Affinity and selectivity studies at pH 7.4.
Main Results:
- 7-DMAFBA exhibited significant fluorescence quenching in the presence of saccharides.
- The sensor demonstrated high affinity (K(a)=3582.88 M(-1)) and selectivity for fructose over glucose.
- A linear response for d-fructose was observed in the range of 2.5×10(-5) to 4×10(-4) mol L(-1) with a detection limit of 1.3×10(-5) mol L(-1).
Conclusions:
- The developed fluorene-based boronic acid serves as an effective fluorescent sensor for saccharide detection.
- Its high affinity and selectivity for fructose make it a promising tool for fructose quantification in biological samples.
