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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 06, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 05, 2012
Stephen B. Roscoe, Woodbury, MN (US);
Shih-hung Chou, Maplewood, MN (US);
Stephanie J. Moeller, Stillwater, MN (US);
Jesse D. Miller, Hudson, WI (US);
Kurt J. Halverson, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Jason W. Bjork, Newport, MN (US);
Stephen B. Roscoe, Woodbury, MN (US);
Shih-Hung Chou, Maplewood, MN (US);
Stephanie J. Moeller, Stillwater, MN (US);
Jesse D. Miller, Hudson, WI (US);
Kurt J. Halverson, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Jason W. Bjork, Newport, MN (US);
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Compounds are provided that are either fluorogenic or fluorophoric. Compositions and articles that include the compounds are also provided. Additionally, methods of detecting a microorganism using the compounds are provided. The compounds are fluorinated and can be used advantageously under acidic conditions.