Description

1,3,5,7,8-Pentamethyl-2,6-Dibormo-4,4-Difluoro-4-Bora-3A,4A-Diaza-S-Indacene, 97% is a high-purity, structurally advanced BODIPY (boron-dipyrromethene) fluorophore derivative. This compound matters for its exceptional photostability and tunable fluorescence properties, making it a critical component in advanced optical applications. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, material science, and analytical chemistry sectors for developing sensitive detection systems and functional materials.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling & Probes: Used as a core structure for synthesizing highly stable and bright fluorescent labels for biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids) in bioimaging and diagnostics.
• Laser Dyes & Optical Materials: Serves as a gain medium in tunable dye lasers and as a dopant in solid-state optical materials due to its sharp emission peaks and high quantum yield.
• Chemical Sensing: Employed in the development of chemosensors and biosensors, where its fluorescence signal changes in response to specific analytes like metal ions or pH.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as an active layer component in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells, leveraging its electron-accepting properties and color purity.
• Flow Cytometry & Cell Sorting: Functionalized for cell tracking and intracellular staining applications, providing stable and intense fluorescence signals for high-throughput analysis.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer candidate for cancer treatment, where it generates reactive oxygen species upon light irradiation.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5,7,8-Pentamethyl-2,6-Dibormo-4,4-Difluoro-4-Bora-3A,4A-Diaza-S-Indacene, 97%
CAS No.	134382-52-8
Molecular Formula	C19H20BBr2F2N2
Molecular Weight	504.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dibromo-1,3,5,7,8-pentamethyl-4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene; BODIPY 581/591; BODIPY® FL Br2; BODIPY derivative with bromine substituents; 4,4-Difluoro-2,6-dibromo-1,3,5,7,8-pentamethyl-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene; PM 567 derivative; Brominated BODIPY dye
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Quality Control

Our 1,3,5,7,8-Pentamethyl-2,6-Dibormo-4,4-Difluoro-4-Bora-3A,4A-Diaza-S-Indacene, 97% is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the specified 97% minimum purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light may degrade its fluorescent properties. Keep the container tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Fluorescence Emission Max	~581-591 nm (Solvent dependent)

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