Atilgan, S.Kutuk, I.Ozdemir, T.2016-02-082016-02-0820100040-4039http://hdl.handle.net/11693/22432A novel BODIPY-based near-IR emitting probe as a selective and sensitive fluorophore for Hg(II) is synthesized. This versatile BODIPY fluorophore is functionalized for long wavelength emission at the 3 and 5 positions via a condensation reaction in which two dithiodioxomonoaza-based crown-containing phenyl units are conjugated to the BODIPY core as a chelating unit. This designed fluorophore, employing an ICT sensor can be used effectively to detect Hg(II) cations by way of a hypsochromic shift (∼90 nm) in both the absorption and emission spectra. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.EnglishMercuryAbsorption spectroscopyFlame photometryInfrared radiationPolymerizationSynthesisArticle10.1016/j.tetlet.2009.12.025