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Hoechst (34580)

Hoechst (34580) (Ex-Max 371 nm/Em-Max 440 nm)

Hoechst (34580) is a cell-permeant, fluorogenic nucleic acid stain. It has an excitation peak at 371 nm and an emission peak at 440 nm. It is useful in counter-staining nuclei in both flow cytometry and microscopy.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
371 nm
Emission maximum
440 nm
Optimal laser line
355
Optimal filter
450/20
Commercial antibodies
1 from 1 supplier

Hoechst (34580) has an excitation maximum at 371 nm and an emission maximum at 440 nm, a Stokes shift of 69 nm. It is optimally excited by the 355 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hoechst (34580)?
Hoechst (34580) is a cell-permeant, fluorogenic nucleic acid stain. It has an excitation peak at 371 nm and an emission peak at 440 nm. It is useful in counter-staining nuclei in both flow cytometry and microscopy.
What laser excites Hoechst (34580)?
Hoechst (34580) is optimally excited by the 355 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 371 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Hoechst (34580)?
A 450/20 filter captures the peak of the Hoechst (34580) emission near 440 nm with minimal spillover.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to Hoechst (34580)?
FluoroFinder tracks 1 commercially available Hoechst (34580) conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.