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California Red

California Red (Ex-Max 591 nm/Em-Max 605 nm)

California Red is a fluorophore from AAT Bioquest with an excitation peak at 591 nm and an emission peak at 605 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
591 nm
Emission maximum
605 nm
Optimal laser line
594
Optimal filter
610/20
Molecular weight
814.92

California Red has an excitation maximum at 591 nm and an emission maximum at 605 nm, a Stokes shift of 14 nm. It is optimally excited by the 594 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is California Red?
California Red is a fluorophore from AAT Bioquest with an excitation peak at 591 nm and an emission peak at 605 nm.
What laser excites California Red?
California Red is optimally excited by the 594 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 591 nm.
What filter should I use to detect California Red?
A 610/20 filter captures the peak of the California Red emission near 605 nm with minimal spillover.