We have synthesized two D–蟺–D dyes with two-photon absorption.
Aza-crown ether was electron donor and stilbene was the conjugated chain.
Linear and nonlinear optical properties of dyes 1 and 2 were investigated.
The results revealed that the dyes 1 and 2 have moderate 未2PA.
SPFM imaging of dye 1 in HepG2 cells was demonstrated.