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CF570

CF®570 (Ex-Max 568 nm/Em-Max 591 nm)

CF®570 from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 568 nm and an emission peak at 591 nm. Due to its unique spectral characteristics, it may be useful in spectral flow cytometry.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
568 nm
Emission maximum
591 nm
Optimal laser line
561
Optimal filter
585/42
Relative brightness
2 of 5
Extinction coefficient
150000
Molecular weight
2998

CF570 has an excitation maximum at 568 nm and an emission maximum at 591 nm, a Stokes shift of 23 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 150000 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 561 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CF570?
CF®570 from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 568 nm and an emission peak at 591 nm. Due to its unique spectral characteristics, it may be useful in spectral flow cytometry.
What laser excites CF570?
CF570 is optimally excited by the 561 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 568 nm.
What filter should I use to detect CF570?
A 585/42 filter captures the peak of the CF570 emission near 591 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is CF570?
CF570 has a relative brightness of 2 out of 5.