A Simple and Rapid Colorimetric Method for the Detection of CN⁻ ions in Semi-Aqueous Media by Using a New Azo-Azomethine Chemosensor
摘要
A new azo-azomethine receptor, HPy-L, was synthesized via a condensation reaction of 5-(3-nitrophenyl)-azo-salicylaldehyde with 2-(hydrazonyl)pyridine in EtOH. HPy-L, with an electron-withdrawing group on the aromatic ring, acts as a highly selective and sensitive receptor for colorimetric detection of CN− ions (CAUTION: Poisonous) in Tris -CH3CN/H2O (90:10, V: V) buffer solution. The recognition of cyanide was further investigated using UV–Vis and 1H NMR studies. Furthermore, the solvatochromic behavior of HPy-L was examined by analyzing its UV-Vis spectra in four pure organic solvents with different polarities, revealing a meaningful correlation. Notably, HPy-L can detect CN− over other common anions at a low detection limit of 1.18 × 10− 5 M. The HPy-L was applied for qualitative and quantitative detection of cyanide in various water samples.