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Chromeo 505

Chromeo 505 (Ex-Max 505 nm/Em-Max 526 nm)

Chromeo® 505 is a bright, green fluorescent label that is spectrally similar to Alexa Fluor™ 488, fluorescein and CF®488A. It has an excitation peak at 505 nm and an emission peak at 526 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
505 nm
Emission maximum
526 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
525/50
Relative brightness
2 of 5
Extinction coefficient
70000

Chromeo 505 has an excitation maximum at 505 nm and an emission maximum at 526 nm, a Stokes shift of 21 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 70000 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Chromeo 505?
Chromeo® 505 is a bright, green fluorescent label that is spectrally similar to Alexa Fluor™ 488, fluorescein and CF®488A. It has an excitation peak at 505 nm and an emission peak at 526 nm.
What laser excites Chromeo 505?
Chromeo 505 is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 505 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Chromeo 505?
A 525/50 filter captures the peak of the Chromeo 505 emission near 526 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is Chromeo 505?
Chromeo 505 has a relative brightness of 2 out of 5.