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A Comparison of the Photophysical, Electrochemical and Cytotoxic Properties of meso-(2-, 3- and 4-Pyridyl)-BODIPYs and Their Derivatives.


ABSTRACT: Boron dipyrromethene (BODIPY) dyes bearing a pyridyl moiety have been used as metal ion sensors, pH sensors, fluorescence probes, and as sensitizers for phototherapy. A comparative study of the properties of the three structural isomers of meso-pyridyl-BODIPYs, their 2,6-dichloro derivatives, and their corresponding methylated cationic pyridinium-BODIPYs was conducted using spectroscopic and electrochemical methods, X-ray analyses, and TD-DFT calculations. Among the neutral derivatives, the 3Py and 4Py isomers showed the highest relative fluorescence quantum yields in organic solvents, which were further enhanced 2-4-fold via the introduction of two chlorines at the 2,6-positions. Among the cationic derivatives, the 2catPy showed the highest relative fluorescence quantum yield in organic solvents, which was further enhanced by the use of a bulky counter anion (PF6-). In water, the quantum yields were greatly reduced for all three isomers but were shown to be enhanced upon introduction of 2,6-dichloro groups. Our results indicate that 2,6-dichloro-meso-(2- and 3-pyridinium)-BODIPYs are the most promising for sensing applications. Furthermore, all pyridinium BODIPYs are highly water-soluble and display low cytotoxicity towards human HEp2 cells.

SUBMITTER: Ndung'u C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9315496 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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