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Oyster 555

Oyster 550 (Ex-Max 551 nm/Em-Max 570 nm)

Oyster® 555 is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 551 nm and an emission peak at 572 nm. Oyster 555 is similar to Alexa Fluor™ 555 and Cy3 in size, brightness and application.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
551 nm
Emission maximum
572 nm
Optimal laser line
561
Optimal filter
586/25
Relative brightness
2 of 5
Extinction coefficient
150000
Molecular weight
720
Commercial antibodies
4 from 2 suppliers

Oyster 555 has an excitation maximum at 551 nm and an emission maximum at 572 nm, a Stokes shift of 21 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 150000 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 561 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Oyster 555?
Oyster® 555 is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 551 nm and an emission peak at 572 nm. Oyster 555 is similar to Alexa Fluor™ 555 and Cy3 in size, brightness and application.
What laser excites Oyster 555?
Oyster 555 is optimally excited by the 561 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 551 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Oyster 555?
A 586/25 filter captures the peak of the Oyster 555 emission near 572 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is Oyster 555?
Oyster 555 has a relative brightness of 2 out of 5.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to Oyster 555?
FluoroFinder tracks 4 commercially available Oyster 555 conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.