SURPRISING SYNTHETIC STRATEGIES FOR SYMMETRIC BODIPY DERIVATIVES

Abstract

BODIPY fluorescence dyes represent a captivating area of research in contemporary photochemistry, thanks to the wide array of options their chromophore presents, readily accessible through various synthetic pathways. Indeed, the literature abounds with a vast array of compounds centered around the indacene core. The ability to modulate spectroscopic properties or instigate new photophysical processes through the substitution pattern of BODIPY dyes has significantly expanded the scope of scientific and technological applications for these fluorophores. BODIPY cores, still widely used today and easily derivatized through simple modifications, find extensive application due to their versatile characteristics. These features render BODIPY compounds both workable and appealing. Our research group is interested in conducting studies related to the synthesis of BODIPY compounds, derivatization of the BODIPY core from different positions through Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reactions, and the synthesis of BODIPY derivatives with potential applications in fingerprint detection. The purpose of this investigation is to summarize the fundamental chemistry, synthesis, and spectroscopic properties of common BODIPY derivatives.