Description

Dipyrrometheneboron Difluoride is a highly specialized organoboron compound, recognized for its exceptional photophysical properties. Its core value lies in its role as a key precursor and building block for advanced fluorescent dyes and sensors, particularly BODIPY (boron-dipyrromethene) fluorophores. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of analytical chemistry, materials science, and life sciences who require high-purity intermediates for developing next-generation optical materials, bio-imaging probes, and light-harvesting systems.

Application

• Fluorescent Dye Synthesis: Primary building block for the production of BODIPY (boron-dipyrromethene) dyes, known for their high fluorescence quantum yields and photostability.
• Biochemical Probes: Used in the development of fluorescent tags and sensors for bio-imaging, cellular staining, and diagnostic assays.
• Materials Science: Key intermediate in creating organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photovoltaic cells, and other optoelectronic devices.
• Chemical Sensing: Foundation for constructing selective fluorescent chemosensors for detecting ions, small molecules, and environmental pollutants.
• Laser Dyes: Utilized in the synthesis of dyes suitable for tunable dye lasers due to their narrow emission bands.
• Photodynamic Therapy Research: Investigated as a precursor for photosensitizers used in medical treatments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipyrrometheneboron Difluoride
CAS No.	138026-71-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7BF2N2
Molecular Weight	192.0 g/mol
Synonyms	BODIPY Core; 4,4-Difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene; Dipyrromethene-BF2; Difluoroboryldipyrromethene; Boron Dipyrromethene Difluoride; BODIPY Fluorophore Core; 2,2'-Difluoro-1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-8-phenyl-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene (common substituted form); 4,4-Difluoro-5-phenyl-3a,4a-diaza-4-bora-s-indacene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dipyrrometheneboron Difluoride is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive photochemical applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry for comprehensive characterization. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and specification compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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