Direct C–H amination of BODIPY core: Synthesis and spectroscopic properties

Abstract A facile and direct C–H amination reaction at the 3-positions of BODIPY core was proceeded with high regioselectivity upon treatment with various amines. Spectroscopic properties of the 3-aminoBODIPY were substantially modulated by electron-donating nitrogen atoms. Theoretical calculations had been used to analyze the structure-property relationships and could be well explained for the regioselectivity of amination.