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Rhodamine B

Rhodamine B (Ex-Max 545 nm/Em-Max 566 nm)

Rhodamine B is a generic fluorophore that has an excitation peak at 545 nm and an emission peak at 566 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
545 nm
Emission maximum
566 nm
Optimal laser line
532
Optimal filter
585/42
Relative brightness
2 of 5
Molecular weight
479.01

Rhodamine B has an excitation maximum at 545 nm and an emission maximum at 566 nm, a Stokes shift of 21 nm. It is optimally excited by the 532 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rhodamine B?
Rhodamine B is a generic fluorophore that has an excitation peak at 545 nm and an emission peak at 566 nm.
What laser excites Rhodamine B?
Rhodamine B is optimally excited by the 532 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 545 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Rhodamine B?
A 585/42 filter captures the peak of the Rhodamine B emission near 566 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is Rhodamine B?
Rhodamine B has a relative brightness of 2 out of 5.