A direct and selective method for the functionalization of aerobactin has been described. Selectivity was achieved by masking the functioning carboxylate via iron-chelation, leaving the two remaining carboxylates for direct modification. Both mono- and bis-functionalized aerobactin effectively targeted pathogenic bacteria, showing a facile method with prospective applications.
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