Pyrromethene refers to a class of organic compounds that are characterized by a structure consisting of a pyrrole moiety bonded to a methylene group. These compounds are often used as dyes or fluorescent labels due to their unique photophysical properties. Pyrromethenes can exhibit strong fluorescence and are of interest in various applications including in the development of laser dyes, sensors, and in the field of fluorescence microscopy.
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