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CF550R

CF®550R (Ex-Max 551 nm/Em-Max 577 nm)

CF®550R from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 551 nm and an emission peak at 577 nm. It can be useful in both fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
551 nm
Emission maximum
577 nm
Optimal laser line
561
Optimal filter
585/42
Relative brightness
2 of 5
Extinction coefficient
100000
Molecular weight
686

CF550R has an excitation maximum at 551 nm and an emission maximum at 577 nm, a Stokes shift of 26 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 100000 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 561 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CF550R?
CF®550R from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 551 nm and an emission peak at 577 nm. It can be useful in both fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry.
What laser excites CF550R?
CF550R is optimally excited by the 561 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 551 nm.
What filter should I use to detect CF550R?
A 585/42 filter captures the peak of the CF550R emission near 577 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is CF550R?
CF550R has a relative brightness of 2 out of 5.