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Nuclear Orange

Nuclear Orange (Ex-Max 514 nm/Em-Max 554 nm)

Nuclear Orange from AAT Bioquest is a cell-permeant, fluorogenic DNA binding dye that is excited at 514 nm and emits at 556 nm. It is used in the following applications: Flow Cytometry, Fluorescence Microscopy.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
514 nm
Emission maximum
554 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
575/36

Nuclear Orange has an excitation maximum at 514 nm and an emission maximum at 554 nm, a Stokes shift of 40 nm. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nuclear Orange?
Nuclear Orange from AAT Bioquest is a cell-permeant, fluorogenic DNA binding dye that is excited at 514 nm and emits at 556 nm. It is used in the following applications: Flow Cytometry, Fluorescence Microscopy.
What laser excites Nuclear Orange?
Nuclear Orange is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 514 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Nuclear Orange?
A 575/36 filter captures the peak of the Nuclear Orange emission near 554 nm with minimal spillover.