Synthesis of highly fluorescent BODIPY-based nanocars

Org Lett. 2010 Apr 2;12(7):1464-7. doi: 10.1021/ol100108r.

Abstract

The convergent synthesis of inherently highly fluorescent nanocars incorporating 4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene (BODIPY)-containing axles and p-carborane wheels is reported. These nanocars are expected to exhibit rolling motion with predetermined patterns over smooth surfaces, depending on their chassis. Their quantum yields of fluorescence (Phi(F) > 0.7) make them excellent candidates for imaging and tracking by single-molecule fluorescence microscopy. An analogue as a stationary control with tert-butyl groups instead of p-carborane wheels was also synthesized.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Boron Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Boron Compounds / chemistry*
  • Fluorescence*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • 4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene
  • Boron Compounds