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GelGreen

GelGreen (Ex-Max 507 nm/Em-Max 528 nm)

GelGreen from Biotium is a fluorogenic DNA staining dye similar to SYBR Green I for in-gel detection and quantitation of DNA. It has an excitation peak at 507 nm and an emission peak at 528 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
507 nm
Emission maximum
528 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
525/50

GelGreen has an excitation maximum at 507 nm and an emission maximum at 528 nm, a Stokes shift of 21 nm. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is GelGreen?
GelGreen from Biotium is a fluorogenic DNA staining dye similar to SYBR Green I for in-gel detection and quantitation of DNA. It has an excitation peak at 507 nm and an emission peak at 528 nm.
What laser excites GelGreen?
GelGreen is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 507 nm.
What filter should I use to detect GelGreen?
A 525/50 filter captures the peak of the GelGreen emission near 528 nm with minimal spillover.