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The complex formation of azacrown indoaniline (ACIA) dye 9 with Li+ and Na was investigated spectrophotometrically. As the polarity of the solvent de
creased, the complexation ability increased. ACIA 9 exhibits higher Li+ sel
ectivity than Na+ ion in CH2Cl2-CH3CN. The specific spectral response to Li
+ ion by ACIA 9 indicates potential suitability for optical sensor applicat
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