Visual detection of dopamine and monitoring tyrosinase activity using a pyrocatechol violet-Sn4+ complex.

Chem Commun (Camb)

Department of Bioinspired Science (WCU), Ewha Womans University, Seoul 120-750, Korea.

Published: December 2011

AI Article Synopsis

  • The study focused on detecting dopamine using a combination of pyrocatechol violet and Sn(4+) in neutral water, achieving high selectivity and sensitivity.
  • The detection process revealed three distinct color changes visible to the naked eye.
  • Additionally, the method was effective in monitoring tyrosinase activity.

Article Abstract

In this study, the ensemble of pyrocatechol violet and Sn(4+) was used for dopamine detection in a neutral aqueous solution with high selectivity and sensitivity. The detection course showed three color changes, which could be observed by the naked eye. We also demonstrated that this ensemble can be used to monitor tyrosinase activity.

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