Spectroscopic studies and laser activity of 3-(4-dimethylamino-phenyl)-1-(2,5-dimethyl-furan-3-yl)-propenone (DDFP): A new green laser dye

► Phitophysical behavior in different solvents. ► Spectral behavior in micellar solution. ► Fluorescence quantum yield. ► The gain coefficient (α) and emission cross section σe at maximum laser emission are determined.