A series of bipyrrole BF2 complexes were synthesized by Sonogashira couplings.
The π system was extended by addition of one or more substituted alkyne units.
Bathochromic emission maxima were observed with ∼10-nm increments.
The photoluminescence quantum yields ranged from 0.35 to 0.83 in dioxane.
Highly emissive character was found both in solution and in the film/solid state.