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NL 493

NL 493 (Ex-Max 493 nm/Em-Max 514 nm)

NL 493 from Bio-Techne is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 493 nm and an emission peak at 514 nm. It can be used in fluorescence microscopy.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
493 nm
Emission maximum
514 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
515/30
Relative brightness
2 of 5
Commercial conjugates
7 from 1 supplier

NL 493 has an excitation maximum at 493 nm and an emission maximum at 514 nm, a Stokes shift of 21 nm. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is NL 493?
NL 493 from Bio-Techne is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 493 nm and an emission peak at 514 nm. It can be used in fluorescence microscopy.
What laser excites NL 493?
NL 493 is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 493 nm.
What filter should I use to detect NL 493?
A 515/30 filter captures the peak of the NL 493 emission near 514 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is NL 493?
NL 493 has a relative brightness of 2 out of 5.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to NL 493?
FluoroFinder tracks 7 commercially available NL 493 conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.