An ion-responsive fluorescent compound based on NO-photoisomerisation styryl derivative linked to monoaza-15-crown-5

A novel 15-aza-5-crown ether linked to styryl chemosensory 13-(4-((9H-fluoren-9-ylidene)methyl)-2-nitrophenyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraoxa-13-azacyclopentadecane was designed and synthesised, it would not occur during photoisomerisation under radiation of light but shows special capability of selectively recognising for Sr2+.