ABSTRACT
Chemosensors are molecular devices which react with target and give a visible signal, which is a degree of its sensitivity. Herein, a novel coumarin based Schiff Base has been synthesized for F- ions detection. The chemosensor showed an intense color change upon the addition of F- ions (light yellow to purple). The chemosensor has fewer effects of competing anions. The limit of detection is calculated as low as 1.1 × 10-6 and the binding constant was determined as 1.61 × 104. The job's plot confirmed 1:1 stoichiometry between chemosensor and F- ion. The reverse reaction of chemosensor with MeOH is useful to construct a combinatorial logic circuit gates. The interaction mechanism of chemosensor was deliberated by 1H NMR, FTIR, and DFT studies. Finally, the chemosensor was useful to detect F- ions in tooth-paste sample and test strip is prepared for F- ions detection.
