Description

10-(2-Carboxyethyl)-5,5-Difluoro-1,3,7,9-Tetramethyl-5H-Dipyrrolo[1,2-C:2',1'-F][1,3,2]Diazaborinin-4-Ium-5-Uide is a sophisticated, high-purity boron-dipyrromethene (BODIPY) derivative, a cornerstone fluorophore in advanced photochemical applications. Its core value lies in its exceptional photostability, high fluorescence quantum yield, and tunable emission properties, making it a critical component for precision sensing and imaging. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, material science, and analytical chemistry sectors who require reliable, high-performance fluorescent tags and probes.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling & Probes: Used as a core structure for synthesizing highly specific fluorescent labels for biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids) in bioassays and diagnostic kits.
• Chemical Sensing: Serves as a sensitive signaling unit in the development of chemosensors for detecting ions, small molecules, and gases due to its environment-sensitive fluorescence.
• Advanced Material Development: Incorporated into polymers, nanoparticles, and thin films to create smart materials for optoelectronics, light-harvesting systems, and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Live-Cell & Super-Resolution Imaging: Engineered into dyes for fluorescence microscopy, providing superior brightness and resistance to photobleaching for prolonged cellular imaging studies.
• Flow Cytometry Reagents: A key intermediate for producing bright and photostable dyes used in flow cytometry to tag and analyze specific cell populations.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer precursor for cancer treatment, leveraging its ability to generate reactive oxygen species upon light activation.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-(2-Carboxyethyl)-5,5-Difluoro-1,3,7,9-Tetramethyl-5H-Dipyrrolo[1,2-C:2',1'-F][1,3,2]Diazaborinin-4-Ium-5-Uide
CAS No.	216961-95-4
Molecular Formula	C19H20BF2N3O2
Molecular Weight	367.19 g/mol
Synonyms	BODIPY FL C3; 5,5-Difluoro-1,3,7,9-tetramethyl-10-(2-carboxyethyl)-5H-4l4,5l4-dipyrrolo[1,2-c:2',1'-f][1,3,2]diazaborinin-4-ium-5-uide; 4,4-Difluoro-5,7-dimethyl-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene-3-propionic acid; BODIPY® FL C3; BDP FL C3; BODIPY-FL-C3; BODIPY 493/503 C3
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Quality Control

Our production of this high-value fluorophore intermediate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and Mass Spectrometry to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and spectroscopic data is provided with every shipment to support your research and development requirements.

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 product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Fluorescence Emission (λmax)	~503-510 nm (Solvent dependent)

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