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Brilliant Blue 790-P

BB790-P (Ex-Max 484 nm/Em-Max 793 nm)

Horizon Brilliant™ Blue 790-P (BB790-P) from BD Biosciences is a tandem dye of BB515. It has an excitation peak at 484 nm and an emission peak at 793 nm, making it spectrally comparable to PE-Fire™ 810.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
484 nm
Emission maximum
793 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
780/60
Relative brightness
4 of 5

Brilliant Blue 790-P has an excitation maximum at 484 nm and an emission maximum at 793 nm, a Stokes shift of 309 nm. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Brilliant Blue 790-P?
Horizon Brilliant™ Blue 790-P (BB790-P) from BD Biosciences is a tandem dye of BB515. It has an excitation peak at 484 nm and an emission peak at 793 nm, making it spectrally comparable to PE-Fire™ 810.
What laser excites Brilliant Blue 790-P?
Brilliant Blue 790-P is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 484 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Brilliant Blue 790-P?
A 780/60 filter captures the peak of the Brilliant Blue 790-P emission near 793 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is Brilliant Blue 790-P?
Brilliant Blue 790-P has a relative brightness of 4 out of 5.