A new multifunctional phenanthroline-derived probe for colorimetric sensing of Fe2+ and fluorometric sensing of Zn2
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A new phenanthroline derivative bearing imidazole group, (2-(3,5-di(pyridin-4-yl)phenyl)-1-p-tolyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline) (1), has been devised. 1 can be used as a multifunctional probe exhibiting a highly sensitive colorimetric response to Fe2... ...