Description

4,4-Difluoro-2,6-Dibromo-1,3,5,7-Tetramethyl-4-Bora-3A,4A-Diaza-S-Indacene is a highly functionalized BODIPY (boron-dipyrromethene) dye derivative, distinguished by its halogenated and methylated structure. This compound is valued for its excellent photophysical properties, including high molar absorptivity, sharp fluorescence emission, and good photostability, making it a critical component in advanced material science. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of fluorescent labeling, organic electronics, and photodynamic therapy for developing next-generation sensors and light-harvesting systems.

Application

• Fluorescent Probes & Sensors: Used as a core fluorophore in the design of chemical and biological sensors due to its tunable emission and sensitivity to the local environment.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a dopant or host material in the emissive layer for producing efficient red to near-infrared light emission.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Agents: Investigated as a photosensitizer for cancer treatment, where its ability to generate singlet oxygen upon light irradiation is utilized.
• Laser Dyes: Employed in tunable dye lasers because of its high fluorescence quantum yield and photochemical stability.
• Molecular Imaging: Applied in bio-conjugation strategies for labeling proteins, nucleic acids, or cells for fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry.
• Photovoltaic Materials: Incorporated into the active layer of organic solar cells to enhance light absorption and charge separation efficiency.
• Advanced Material Research: Acts as a building block for synthesizing more complex supramolecular structures and polymers with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4-Difluoro-2,6-Dibromo-1,3,5,7-Tetramethyl-4-Bora-3A,4A-Diaza-S-Indacene
CAS No.	126250-60-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₄BBr₂F₂N₂
Molecular Weight	447.92 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dibromo-1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene; BODIPY 581/591 Br2; BODIPY FL Br2; 4,4-Difluoro-2,6-dibromo-1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-8-phenyl-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene (common parent structure name); Difluoro-2,6-dibromotetramethyl-BODIPY; Boron, difluoro[2,6-dibromo-1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-8-phenyl-4,4a-dihydro-4a-aza-4-bora-s-indacen-8-yl]-; BODIPY dye derivative, brominated
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 4,4-Difluoro-2,6-Dibromo-1,3,5,7-Tetramethyl-4-Bora-3A,4A-Diaza-S-Indacene is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our standard analytical suite includes HPLC for purity determination, NMR and MS for structural confirmation, and spectrophotometry to verify key optical properties. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent photodegradation. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to dark red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Absorption Max (λmax)	580 - 595 nm
Emission Max (λem)	590 - 610 nm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.