Direct functionalization of BODIPY dyes by oxidative nucleophilic hydrogen substitution at the 3- or 3,5-positions.
BODIPY dyes are shown to be susceptible to oxidative nucleophilic substitution of the alpha-hydrogens, incorporating nitrogen and carbon nucleophiles in a single, high yielding step. The reaction is an excellent alternative to conventional functionalization of this popular fluorophore.
Department of Chemistry, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200f - bus 02404, 3001 Leuven, Belgium.
Volker
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Leen
Verónica Zaragozí
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Gonzalvo
Wim M
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Deborggraeve
Noël
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Boens
Wim
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Dehaen