Fiber optic potassium ion sensor

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PATENT NO 5462989
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07918486

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A sensor (10) is provided for detecting the concentration of potassium ions which comprises a molecule which selectively complexes potassium ions. The molecule, e.g., 2,2-bis[3,4-(15-crown-5)-2-nitrophenylcarbamoxymethyl]tetradecanol-14, has at least one binding site and is provided with a fluorophore group, e.g., Rhodamine-B, at that site. The molecule is one that expands upon complexation of potassium ions, such that the intensity of fluorescence increases. The change in fluorescent intensity is a direct measure of the concentration of potassium ions. A detector employing the sensor is also provided.

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SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHFRANKFURT

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Mauze, Ganapati R 1114 W. Knickerbocker Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087 32 3102
Rupp, Lothar Kirchstr. 2, D-7209 Aixheim, DE 6 80

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