A new type of dual boron core BODIPY (BNB-1 and BNB-2) on the basis of indole-based BODIPY was designed and synthesized.
A new compound was integrated both typical BODIPYs and mini BODIPY analogs.
The planarity of BNB-1 was better than BODIPY-OH.
The electron donor (methoxy) can optimize the fluorescent property of BODIPY dyes in this Letter.
The FQY value of BNB-1 reached 0.71 in dichloromethane.