Synthesis and anion sensing properties of novel N,O-chelated perimidine–BF complex

A novel N,O-chelated perimidine–boron complex (PB) has been synthesized and characterized. Synthesized complex PB, behave as a colorimetric and fluorometric probe for selective and sensitive detection of F−. Compound PB reacts with fluoride ion in a 1:1 stoichiometry to afford for corresponding brightly fluorescent perimidine–boron difluoride (PBF) and its single crystal X-RD structure has been established. Chelated features and electronic...