The present disclosure relates to a fluorophore compound having the structure of formula A, wherein R is selected from alkylamino group having 1 to 8 carbons, and alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbons; R1 is selected from alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbons, alkanol having 1 to 3 carbons, and sterol derivative linked by 1 to 3 carbon atom linker. Further, the present disclosure relates to a process for preparing a fluorophore compound. The fluorophore compounds of the present disclosure can be used as an effective tool for targeted imaging of the cellular component.