Transition metal complexes with bidentate ligand having an imidazole ring and sensor constructed therewith
US6605201B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/004
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel transition metal complexes of iron, cobalt, ruthenium, osmium, and vanadium are described. The transition metal complexes can be used as redox mediators in enzyme based electrochemical sensors. In such instances, transition metal complexes accept electrons from, or transfer electrons to, enzymes at a high rate and also exchange electrons rapidly with the sensor. The transition metal complexes include at least one substituted or unsubstituted biimidazole ligand and may further include a second substituted or unsubstituted biimidazole ligand or a substituted or unsubstituted bipyridine or pyridylimidazole ligand. Transition metal complexes attached to polymeric backbones are also described.
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