Description

4,4-Difluoro-8(4'-Ethynylphenyl)-1,3,5,7-Tetramethyl-4-Bora-3A,4A-Diaza-S-Indacene, 97% is a high-purity, functionalized BODIPY (boron-dipyrromethene) dye derivative. This compound matters for its exceptional photophysical properties, including high fluorescence quantum yield and excellent photostability, making it a critical building block for advanced materials. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of bioimaging probes, organic electronics, and polymer science for creating fluorescent sensors and labeling agents.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling Reagent: Used for covalent conjugation to biomolecules (proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids) via its ethynyl group for bioimaging and diagnostics.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional additive for synthesizing fluorescent polymers, dendrimers, and smart materials.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as an emissive dopant or charge transport material in the development of next-generation display and lighting technologies.
• Chemical Sensing: Employed as the core fluorophore in the design of selective chemosensors for ions and small molecules.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer due to its efficient light absorption and energy transfer capabilities.
• Single-Molecule Spectroscopy: Valued for its photobleaching resistance in advanced microscopy techniques.
• Non-linear Optical Materials: Utilized in research for two-photon absorption and other non-linear optical applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key intermediate for synthetic chemists developing novel fluorophores with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4,4-Difluoro-8(4'-Ethynylphenyl)-1,3,5,7-Tetramethyl-4-Bora-3A,4A-Diaza-S-Indacene, 97%
CAS No.	628729-80-6
Molecular Formula	C23H19BF2N2
Molecular Weight	372.22 g/mol
Synonyms	8-(4-Ethynylphenyl)-4,4-difluoro-1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene; BODIPY FL Alkyne; BODIPY® 493/503 Alkyne; 4,4-Difluoro-1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-8-(4-ethynylphenyl)-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene; Ethynylphenyl BODIPY; BODIPY dye derivative with alkyne handle; Fluorescent alkyne tag
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4-Difluoro-8(4'-Ethynylphenyl)-1,3,5,7-Tetramethyl-4-Bora-3A,4A-Diaza-S-Indacene, 97% is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and 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 2-8°C or as indicated on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and desiccated when not in use to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red solid or crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Fluorescence Properties	Contact for details

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