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CF680ST

CF®680ST (Ex-Max 680 nm/Em-Max 696 nm)

CF®680ST from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 680 nm and an emission peak at 696 nm. It can be useful in both fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. It is spectrally similar to Alexa Fluor™ 680, IRDye® 680 and Cy5.5.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
680 nm
Emission maximum
696 nm
Optimal laser line
628-640
Optimal filter
695/40
Relative brightness
2 of 5

CF680ST has an excitation maximum at 680 nm and an emission maximum at 696 nm, a Stokes shift of 16 nm. It is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CF680ST?
CF®680ST from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 680 nm and an emission peak at 696 nm. It can be useful in both fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. It is spectrally similar to Alexa Fluor™ 680, IRDye® 680 and Cy5.5.
What laser excites CF680ST?
CF680ST is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 680 nm.
What filter should I use to detect CF680ST?
A 695/40 filter captures the peak of the CF680ST emission near 696 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is CF680ST?
CF680ST has a relative brightness of 2 out of 5.