Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Binding Properties of a New Fluorescent Molecular Clip Based on 2,5-diphenylfuran

A new fluorescent molecular clip derived from 2,5-diphenyl-furan with two benzo[d]-thiazole-2-thio-units as side walls has been synthesised and its structure and conformation confirmed by an X-ray structure. Fluorescence spectroscopic studies show that it can selectively bind Fe 3+ .