Development of a fluorescent sensor for an illicit date rape drug – GBL

Abstract

The first fluorescent sensor for an illicit date rape drug, GBL, was developed and named Green Date. It shows high fluorescence enhancement to GBL and allows its detection in different drinks. The mechanism between GBL and Green Date was explored. This discovery may help to prevent the drug-facilitated sexual assault problems. © 2013 The Royal Society of Chemistry.