A commercially available 2–aminoanthracene fluorescent probe for rapid and sensitive detection of hypochlorite in 100% buffer solution and its application in complex water samples

Hypochlorite (ClO – ), a crucial chemical in the living organism, engages in various physiological activities. However, high amounts of ClO – result in oxidative damage. In this work, a commercially available 2–aminoanthracene ( AA ) was used to detect ClO – . AA demonstrated distinct properties such as superior selectivity and rapid response (< 30 s) with a low detection limit (140 nM) towards ClO – in 100% buffer solution. Furthermore, the probe exhibited a notable achievement by effectively identifying the presence of ClO – in complicated water samples. In conclusion, AA offers an easy–to–use and accurate method for quantifying ClO – in complex water samples.