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CF514

CF®514 (Ex-Max 516 nm/Em-Max 548 nm)

CF®514 from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 516 nm and an emission peak at 548 nm. It is spectrally similar to Alexa Fluor™ 514.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
516 nm
Emission maximum
548 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
530/43
Relative brightness
1 of 5
Extinction coefficient
105000
Molecular weight
1216
Commercial antibodies
22 from 1 supplier

CF514 has an excitation maximum at 516 nm and an emission maximum at 548 nm, a Stokes shift of 32 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 105000 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CF514?
CF®514 from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 516 nm and an emission peak at 548 nm. It is spectrally similar to Alexa Fluor™ 514.
What laser excites CF514?
CF514 is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 516 nm.
What filter should I use to detect CF514?
A 530/43 filter captures the peak of the CF514 emission near 548 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is CF514?
CF514 has a relative brightness of 1 out of 5.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to CF514?
FluoroFinder tracks 22 commercially available CF514 conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.