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Ghost Dye Violet 540

Ghost Dye™ Violet 540 (Ex-Max 398 nm/Em-Max 541 nm)

Ghost Dye™ Violet 540 from Cytek is an amine-reactive viability dye used in flow cytometry when it will be necessary to fix and/or permeabilize the cells after staining. This reagent has an excitation peak at 398 nm and an emission peak at 541 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
398 nm
Emission maximum
541 nm
Optimal laser line
405
Optimal filter
525/50
Commercial antibodies
3 from 2 suppliers

Ghost Dye Violet 540 has an excitation maximum at 398 nm and an emission maximum at 541 nm, a Stokes shift of 143 nm. It is optimally excited by the 405 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ghost Dye Violet 540?
Ghost Dye™ Violet 540 from Cytek is an amine-reactive viability dye used in flow cytometry when it will be necessary to fix and/or permeabilize the cells after staining. This reagent has an excitation peak at 398 nm and an emission peak at 541 nm.
What laser excites Ghost Dye Violet 540?
Ghost Dye Violet 540 is optimally excited by the 405 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 398 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Ghost Dye Violet 540?
A 525/50 filter captures the peak of the Ghost Dye Violet 540 emission near 541 nm with minimal spillover.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to Ghost Dye Violet 540?
FluoroFinder tracks 3 commercially available Ghost Dye Violet 540 conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.