A BODIPY aldoxime-based chemodosimeter for highly selective and rapid detection of hypochlorous acid

A BODIPY-based fluorescent probe integrated with an aldoxime unit shows a remarkable fluorescence turn-on response to hypochlorous acid (HOCl). The oxidative dehydrogenation of BODIPY aldoxime by HOCl results in a distinct fluorescence enhancement as well as a change in color from red to orange.