A BODIPY analogue from the tautomerization of sodium 3-oxide BODIPY

The introduction of hydroxy group to the 3- or 5-position of 4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diazaindacene (BODIPY) results in unexpected tautomerization to BDPONa with interesting structural and photophysical properties. The core of BDPONa is an anion with sodium cation as counter-ion. BDPONa displays strong fluorescence in organic solvents.

We reported a BODIPY analogue with interesting structural and photophysical properties.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide