Photophysical studies of 2,6-dibrominated BODIPY dyes substituted with 4-benzyloxystyryl substituents

A series of novel 2,6-dibrominated BODIPY dyes with styryl groups at the 3,5-positions has been prepared, and their photophysical properties have been analyzed to assess their potential utility for use as photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy and in bioimaging.