A Simplified and Turn-on Fluorescence Chemosensor Based on Coumarin Derivative for Detection of Aluminium(III) Ion in Pure Aqueous Solution

Abstract

A novel chemosensor L based on coumarin Schiff-base was synthesized and investigated. Sensor L showed remarkable selectivity for Al³⁺ in Tris–HCl aqueous buffer solution (pH 7.2), and the selectivity was not affected by the presence of a large excess of other competitive ions. The sensor responded rapidly to Al³⁺ in aqueous solutions with a 2:1 stoichiometry. Meanwhile, it indicated significant improvement of quantum efficiency and ideal fluorescent lifetime.