A fluorinated quinoidal A-DA′D-A small molecule enables high-performance NIR-II photoacoustic imaging

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• High-performance near-infrared photoacoustic imaging is achieved with a novel fluorinated quinoidal compound, enhancing visualization.
• The study reports a remarkable increase in imaging clarity and tissue penetration depth, positioning the compound as a promising tool in medical diagnostics.
• Assessment of fluorinated quinoidal compounds reveals superior properties in imaging applications, expanding their utility in visual diagnostics.
• These findings suggest the potential for improved diagnostic techniques, although further exploration in clinical settings is necessary.