Fluorophore

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004535",
  "term": "Fluorophore",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical moiety that absorbs light at a specific wavelength and subsequently re-emits light at a longer wavelength, a process known as fluorescence. These molecules possess conjugated pi-electron systems or aromatic rings that allow for electronic transitions upon excitation. Fluorophores are widely used as labels in biological imaging and analytical techniques.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "fluorescence"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 341 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fluorophore/"
}