| Literature DB >> 32790432 |
Monica Pengshung1, Jingbai Li2, Fatemah Mukadum2, Steven A Lopez2, Ellen M Sletten1.
Abstract
Optical imaging in the shortwave infrared region (SWIR, 1000-2000 nm) provides high-resolution images in complex systems. Here we explore substituent placement on dimethylamino flavylium polymethine dyes, a class of SWIR fluorophores. We find that the position of the substituent significantly affects the λmax and fluorescence quantum yield. Quantum-mechanical calculations suggest that steric clashes control the extent of π-conjugation. These insights provide design principles for the development of fluorophores for enhanced SWIR imaging.Entities:
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32790432 PMCID: PMC7542986 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c02213
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Org Lett ISSN: 1523-7052 Impact factor: 6.005