BODIPY 505/515

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BODIPY 505/515 Structure
BODIPY 505/515 structure
Common Name BODIPY 505/515
CAS Number 21658-70-8 Molecular Weight 248.08
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C13H15BF2N2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point N/A
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of BODIPY 505/515


BODIPY 505/515, a lipophilic bright green fluorescent dye was tested for lipid detection in the microalga Tetraselmis subcordiformis. BODIPY 505/515 displays excitation/emission maxima of 505/515 nm, respectively, and has been used for live and fixed cell applications[1].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE

 BODIPY 505/515 Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description BODIPY 505/515, a lipophilic bright green fluorescent dye was tested for lipid detection in the microalga Tetraselmis subcordiformis. BODIPY 505/515 displays excitation/emission maxima of 505/515 nm, respectively, and has been used for live and fixed cell applications[1].
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References

[1]. Dong Xu, et al. Detection and quantitation of lipid in the microalga Tetraselmis subcordiformis (Wille) Butcher with BODIPY 505/515 staining. Bioresour Technol. 2013 Jan;127:386-90.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Molecular Formula C13H15BF2N2
Molecular Weight 248.08
InChIKey TWYZTUZOEQTCOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC1=CC(C)=[N+]2C1=Cc1c(C)cc(C)n1[B-]2(F)F

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements P261-P305 + P351 + P338
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport

 Articles3

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

In vitro and in vivo photocytotoxicity of boron dipyrromethene derivatives for photodynamic therapy.

J. Med. Chem. 53(7) , 2865-2874, (2010)

To understand the effects of substitution patterns on photosensitizing the ability of boron dipyrromethene (BODIPY), two structural variations that either investigate the effectiveness of various iodi...

BODIPY staining, an alternative to the Nile Red fluorescence method for the evaluation of intracellular lipids in microalgae.

Bioresour. Technol. 114 , 507-511, (2012)

In order to develop feasible production processes for microalgal biodiesel, the isolation of high neutral lipid producing microalgae is crucial. Since the established Nile Red (NR) method for detectio...

Selective fluorescent probes for live-cell monitoring of sulphide Qian, Yong; Karpus, Jason; Kabil, Omer; et al.

Nat. Commun. 2(Oct.) , 1506/1-1506/7, (2011)

 BODIPY 505/515Bioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Cytotoxicity against human HK1 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: NON-PROTEIN TARGET
External Id: CHEMBL1116038
Name: Phototoxicity against human HK1 cells irradiated with 4.1 J/cm^2 broad spectrum light...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: NON-PROTEIN TARGET
External Id: CHEMBL1116037
Name: Cytotoxicity against human HSC2 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: HSC-2
External Id: CHEMBL1116036
Name: Phototoxicity against human HSC2 cells irradiated with 4.1 J/cm^2 broad spectrum ligh...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: HSC-2
External Id: CHEMBL1116035
Name: Cytotoxicity against human HL60 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: HL-60
External Id: CHEMBL1116034
Name: Phototoxicity against human HL60 cells irradiated with 4.1 J/cm^2 broad spectrum ligh...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: HL-60
External Id: CHEMBL1116033
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 BODIPY 505/515 | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the SMILES notation of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE?
A: SMILES notation of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE is CC1=CC(C)=[N+]2C1=Cc1c(C)cc(C)n1[B-]2(F)F.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE?
A: InChIKey of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE is TWYZTUZOEQTCOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What are the uses of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE?
A: Main uses of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE: BODIPY 505/515, a lipophilic bright green fluorescent dye was tested for lipid detection in the microalga Tetraselmis subcordiformis. BODIPY 505/515 displays excitation/emission maxima of 505/515 nm, respectively, and has been used for live and fixed cell applications[1].
Q: What is the molecular weight of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE?
A: Molecular weight of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE is 248.08.
Q: What is the English name of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE?
A: The English name of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE is 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE.
Q: What is the CAS number of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE?
A: CAS number of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE is 21658-70-8.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE?
A: Molecular formula of 4,4-DIFLUORO-1,3,5,7-TETRAMETHYL-4-BORA-3A,4A-DIAZA-S-INDACENE is C13H15BF2N2.

 BODIPY 505/515factory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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