Long-wavelength boradiazaindacene derivatives with two-photon absorption activity and strong emission: versatile candidates for biological imaging applications

Dakui Zhang, Yaochuan Wang, Yi Xiao, Shixiong Qian, Xuhong Qian

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Abstract

Novel D-π-D-type boradiazaindacene dyes exhibit considerable two-photon absorption cross-section and strong red emission. Cell stained with these dyes show bright intracellular fluorescence. These properties qualify them as competitive candidates for fluorescent bioimaging applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8099-8103
Number of pages5
JournalTetrahedron
Volume65
Issue number39
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Sep 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • BODIPY dyes
  • Bioimaging
  • NIR emission
  • Two-photon absorption

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