1,3,5,7,8-Pentamethyl-2,6-diethyl-8-phenyl-pyrromethene-difluoroborate | CAS 189264-25-3

Catalog Number	F01-0055
Category	BODIPY
Molecular Formula	C23H27BF2N2
Molecular Weight	380.289

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BODIPY dyes are used to generate fluorescent conjugates of proteins, nucleotides, oligonucleotides and dextrans, as well as to prepare fluorescent enzyme substrates, fatty acids, phospholipids, lipopolysaccharides, receptor ligands and polystyrene microspheres.

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Synonyms	2,6-diethyl-8-phenyl-1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene
Canonical SMILES	[B-]1([NH+]2C(C(=C(C2=C(C3=C(C(=C(N31)C)CC)C)C4=CC=CC=C4)C)CC)C)(F)F
InChI	InChI=1S/C23H29BF2N2/c1-7-19-14(3)22-21(18-12-10-9-11-13-18)23-15(4)20(8-2)17(6)28(23)24(25,26)27(22)16(19)5/h9-13,16,27H,7-8H2,1-6H3
InChIKey	CRARGSGFIGBCBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Excitation	503
Emission	509
Storage	Store at -20°C

1,3,5,7,8-Pentamethyl-2,6-diethyl-8-phenyl-pyrromethene-difluoroborate, commonly referred to as a BODIPY derivative, is a fluorescent dye with a core structure based on the boron-dipyrromethene scaffold. Its chemical modifications, including methyl, ethyl, and phenyl groups, enhance its photophysical properties, such as high fluorescence quantum yield, photostability, and tunable emission spectra. These attributes make it a versatile compound for diverse applications in science and technology.

This compound is widely used in fluorescence imaging and microscopy for visualizing cellular structures and processes. Its high brightness and photostability make it ideal for tracking intracellular dynamics, studying organelles, and monitoring molecular interactions in real-time.

In the field of chemical sensing, 1,3,5,7,8-Pentamethyl-2,6-diethyl-8-phenyl-pyrromethene-difluoroborate is employed as a probe for detecting ions, pH changes, and small biomolecules. Its sensitivity and tunable fluorescence enable the design of selective and efficient sensors for environmental monitoring and biomedical diagnostics.

The compound also plays a key role in photodynamic therapy (PDT). Its ability to generate singlet oxygen upon light activation allows it to serve as a photosensitizer for targeted cancer treatment, combining its fluorescence imaging capabilities with therapeutic potential.

In material science, this BODIPY derivative is utilized in the development of light-harvesting systems and organic photovoltaics. Its excellent absorption and emission properties contribute to energy transfer and conversion efficiencies in solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.