Ratiometric double channel borondipyrromethene based chemodosimeter for the selective detection of nerve agent mimics

A new chromo-fluorogenic probe based on the borondipyrromethene dye has been synthesized. The dye has been attached to a sensing unit for the diethylcyanophosphonate and di-isopropylfluorophosphate detection. The new probe has been fully characterized, and its optical properties in front of these simulants have been evaluated. No interference from other organo-phosphorous or other common contaminants compounds has been observed in the detection conditions. A portable kit has been developed and tested to demonstrate its practical application in real-time monitoring not only in solution but also in gas phase.We thank the Spanish Government and the European FEDER funds (project MAT2012-38429-C04-02 and 01). SCSIE and ICMOL (Universidad de Valencia) are gratefully acknowledged for all the equipment employed. R.G. is grateful to the Spanish Ministry of Education for its FPU grant. Knut Rurack is gratefully acknowledged for the life-time measurements performed at his lab.Gotor, R.; Costero Nieto, AM.; Gaviña, P.; Gil Grau, S. (2014). Ratiometric double channel borondipyrromethene based chemodosimeter for the selective detection of nerve agent mimics. Dyes and Pigments. 108:76-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2014.04.011768310