Description

3-Ethyl-5-[(4-Ethyl-3,5-Dimethyl-2H-Pyrrol-2-Ylidene)Methyl]-2,4-Dimethyl-1H-Pyrrolato-N1,N5]Difluoroboron 99% (HPLC) is a high-purity, organoboron complex belonging to the class of BODIPY (boron-dipyrromethene) fluorophore analogs. This compound matters for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and a key building block in the synthesis of advanced functional dyes and light-harvesting materials. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers developing fluorescent probes, organic electronic materials, and photodynamic therapy agents.

Application

• Fluorescent Dye Synthesis: Serves as a critical precursor for creating novel BODIPY dyes with tailored emission wavelengths for bioimaging and sensing.
• Organic Electronics: Used in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) due to its photophysical properties.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): Acts as a building block for photosensitizers designed for targeted cancer treatments.
• Chemical Research: Employed as a model compound in photochemistry and materials science research to study energy transfer and luminescence.
• Laser Dyes: Potential use in the formulation of tunable laser dyes for scientific and specialized industrial applications.
• Sensor Development: Integral to creating chemical sensors for detecting specific ions or molecules based on fluorescence quenching or enhancement.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-5-[(4-Ethyl-3,5-Dimethyl-2H-Pyrrol-2-Ylidene)Methyl]-2,4-Dimethyl-1H-Pyrrolato-N1,N5]Difluoroboron
CAS No.	55799-81-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₂₆BF₂N₂
Molecular Weight	334.23 g/mol
Synonyms	BODIPY FL Core; 4,4-Difluoro-3,5-diethyl-1,2,6,7-tetramethyl-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene; BODIPY 493/503 Core; Difluoroboron Dipyrromethene Derivative; BODIPY Dye Core; 3,5-Diethyl-1,2,6,7-tetramethyl-4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene; BODIPY FL Dye Analog; Boron Dipyrromethene Complex
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Quality Control

This product is supplied with a guaranteed purity of ≥99% as determined by HPLC. Our quality assurance process includes rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with research-grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profile is provided with each shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
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.