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Nuclear Violet

Nuclear Violet (Ex-Max 400 nm/Em-Max 460 nm)

Nuclear Violet LCS1 from AAT Bioquest is a cell-permeant, fluorogenic DNA binding dye with an excitation peak at 401 nm and emission peak at 460 nm. It is used in the following applications: Flow Cytometry, Fluorescence Microscopy.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
400 nm
Emission maximum
460 nm
Optimal laser line
405
Optimal filter
450/50
Commercial antibodies
1 from 1 supplier

Nuclear Violet has an excitation maximum at 400 nm and an emission maximum at 460 nm, a Stokes shift of 60 nm. It is optimally excited by the 405 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nuclear Violet?
Nuclear Violet LCS1 from AAT Bioquest is a cell-permeant, fluorogenic DNA binding dye with an excitation peak at 401 nm and emission peak at 460 nm. It is used in the following applications: Flow Cytometry, Fluorescence Microscopy.
What laser excites Nuclear Violet?
Nuclear Violet is optimally excited by the 405 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 400 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Nuclear Violet?
A 450/50 filter captures the peak of the Nuclear Violet emission near 460 nm with minimal spillover.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to Nuclear Violet?
FluoroFinder tracks 1 commercially available Nuclear Violet conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.