“…This gives a possibility to apply these compounds as prospective fluoroionophores for qualitative and quantitative detection of metal ions in solutions. Thus, complex formation of 3HC derivatives has been investigated for Sc 3+ , Ga 3+ , Th 3+ , Al 3+ , Pb 2+ , Sn 2+ , Cu 2+ , , as well as iron ions, other transition metals cations, and several anions and neutral molecules. , A separate note should be made about the development of sensors for alkali and alkali-earth metals, which are particularly important for biological and biochemical applications. Several crown-containing 3HC derivatives have been suggested as a base for such sensors. ,− …”