BBD, 7-Benzylamino-4-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazole (CAS 18378-20-6)

7-Benzylamino-4-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazole, referred to as BBD, is a fluorescent dye used in a variety of research applications, particularly in the study of biomolecules. Its high fluorescence quantum yield makes it an attractive probe for investigating protein folding, dynamics, and interactions with other molecules. BBD, 7-Benzylamino-4-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazole is also utilized in the development of fluorescence-based sensors, where it can be conjugated to other molecules to detect specific analytes or changes in the environment. In the field of polymer science, this dye is applied to study the behavior of polymers under different conditions by monitoring the fluorescence changes. Additionally, BBD, 7-Benzylamino-4-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazole is used in nucleic acid research to label DNA or RNA, allowing for the visualization of these biopolymers in gel electrophoresis and microscopy. The compound′s photophysical properties are studied to enhance the design of new fluorescent materials with tailored characteristics.