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STAR 580

STAR 580 (Ex-Max 587 nm/Em-Max 607 nm)

abberior STAR 580 was developed for STED and confocal microscopy in the orange spectral region. Characteristic features of this dye are exceptional photostability and high fluorescent quantum yield of 90%. abberior STAR 580 can be very effectively excited with excitation wavelength between 550 - 600 nm. For STED microscopy, abberior STAR 580 can be used most efficiently with a STED laser wavelength between 750 - 800 nm. Our abberior STAR 580 can substitute dyes like Cy3, ATTO® 590 or Alexa Fluor® 568. abberior STAR 580 is the ideal partner for abberior STAR RED or abberior STAR 635P to obtain optimal 2 color STED results. Together with our abberior STAR ORANGE you get the ideal pair for FLIM experiments. Best results are obtained with freshly prepared samples.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
587 nm
Emission maximum
607 nm
Optimal laser line
561
Relative brightness
4 of 5
Extinction coefficient
85000
Commercial antibodies
22 from 2 suppliers

STAR 580 has an excitation maximum at 587 nm and an emission maximum at 607 nm, a Stokes shift of 20 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 85000 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 561 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is STAR 580?
abberior STAR 580 was developed for STED and confocal microscopy in the orange spectral region. Characteristic features of this dye are exceptional photostability and high fluorescent quantum yield of 90%. abberior STAR 580 can be very effectively excited with excitation wavelength between 550 - 600 nm. For STED microscopy, abberior STAR 580 can be used most efficiently with a STED laser wavelength between 750 - 800 nm. Our abberior STAR 580 can substitute dyes like Cy3, ATTO® 590 or Alexa Fluor® 568. abberior STAR 580 is the ideal partner for abberior STAR RED or abberior STAR 635P to obtain optimal 2 color STED results. Together with our abberior STAR ORANGE you get the ideal pair for FLIM experiments. Best results are obtained with freshly prepared samples.
What laser excites STAR 580?
STAR 580 is optimally excited by the 561 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 587 nm.
How bright is STAR 580?
STAR 580 has a relative brightness of 4 out of 5.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to STAR 580?
FluoroFinder tracks 22 commercially available STAR 580 conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.