A variety of compounds are provided capable of chelating a metal, in particular a lanthanide such as Eu(III) and Tb(III). Luminescent complexes of the compound and a metal ion are also provided, in particular luminescent metal complexes are provided containing a lanthanide such as Eu(III) or Tb(III) and a compound described herein. In some aspects, the luminescent complexes are capable of exhibiting bright emissions with high quantum yields. Methods of making the compound are provided. Methods of using the compounds and luminescent complexes are also provided, for example for imaging and therapeutic applications.
提供了一系列化合物,能够螯合
金属,特别是
镧系
金属如Eu(III)和Tb(III)。还提供了该化合物与
金属离子形成的发光配合物,特别是提供了含有
镧系
金属如Eu(III)或Tb(III)和本文所述化合物的发光
金属配合物。在某些方面,这些发光配合物能够展现出具有高量子产率的明亮发射。提供了制备该化合物的方法。还提供了使用这些化合物和发光配合物的方法,例如用于成像和治疗应用。