Visual detection of dopamine and monitoring tyrosinase activity using a pyrocatechol violet–Sn4+ complex†
Chemical Communications Pub Date : 10/21/2011 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C1CC15587C
Abstract

In this study, the ensemble of pyrocatechol violet and Sn4+ 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.

Graphical abstract: Visual detection of dopamine and monitoring tyrosinase activity using a pyrocatechol violet–Sn4+ complex