Synthesis and structure optimization of double (fluorescent and spin)sensor molecules

Abstract

Synthesis and fluorescence properties of stable nitroxide free radicals (10a, 11a, 12a, 14a, 20a, 21a) and their amine (10b, 11b, 12b, 14b, 20b, 21b) precursors covalently linked to dansyl or 3- and 4-aminophthalimide are reported. The best intramolecular quenching is achieved when the fluorophore and the nitroxide are in the closest possible position.