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Boron, [3-ethyl-5-[1-(4-ethyl-3,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrrol-2-ylidene-κN)ethyl]-4-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxal-

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Boron, [3-ethyl-5-[1-(4-ethyl-3,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrrol-2-ylidene-κN)ethyl]-4-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxal-

Boron, [3-ethyl-5-[1-(4-ethyl-3,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrrol-2-ylidene-κN)ethyl]-4-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxal- | CAS 162844-74-8

Catalog Number	F01-0088
Category	BODIPY
Molecular Formula	C18H23BF2N2O
Molecular Weight	332.201

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Product Introduction

Boron, [3-ethyl-5-[1-(4-ethyl-3,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrrol-2-ylidene-κN)ethyl]-4-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxal- is a compound characterized by its pyrrole-based chromophore architecture. This compound exhibits distinct photophysical properties, including specific excitation and emission wavelengths, which make it suitable for various fluorescence-based applications. It is often incorporated into bioimaging workflows and serves as a fluorescent probe for the detection and monitoring of specific biomolecular interactions.

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Excitation	649
Emission	667
Storage	Store at -20°C

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Boron, [3-ethyl-5-[1-(4-ethyl-3,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrrol-2-ylidene-κN)ethyl]-4-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxal, is a boron-dipyrromethene (BODIPY) derivative known for its extended conjugation and unique photophysical properties. The molecule features a boron center integrated into a dipyrromethene framework, further modified with ethyl and methyl substitutions. These structural elements enhance its fluorescence quantum yield, chemical stability, and absorption/emission tunability, making it an ideal fluorescent compound for diverse scientific and technological applications.

This compound is extensively employed in fluorescence imaging and spectroscopy. Its high fluorescence intensity and narrow emission spectra allow for precise visualization of biological structures, processes, and molecular interactions. It is especially valuable in live-cell imaging and fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) experiments for studying protein-protein interactions.

In chemical sensing, this BODIPY derivative acts as a sensitive fluorescent probe for detecting ions, pH changes, and small molecules. Its conjugated structure and boron atom provide exceptional selectivity and sensitivity, making it a reliable tool for environmental monitoring and biomedical diagnostics.

The compound is also utilized in photodynamic therapy (PDT). Upon activation by light, it generates reactive oxygen species (ROS), making it a powerful photosensitizer for applications in cancer treatment and antimicrobial therapies. Its tunable photophysical properties further enable precise control over therapeutic interventions.

In material science, this BODIPY derivative is a key component in optoelectronic devices, including organic photovoltaics and light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Its strong light absorption and emission properties contribute to efficient energy transfer, enhancing the performance of next-generation energy conversion and display technologies.