Bifunctional ligands synthesized in this study are of interest for developing sensors based on SERS (Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy). The function of 2,2'-bipyridyl and 1,10-phenanthroline fragments consists in formation of complexes with the metal surface, and the crown-fragment is meant for selective sensing of cations.
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