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RayBright LIVE 488

RayBright LIVE 488 has an excitation peak at 490 nm and an emission peak at 525 nm. RayBright LIVE 488 is an amine-reactive fluorescent dye that binds both live and dead cells.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
490 nm
Emission maximum
525 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
530/30

RayBright LIVE 488 has an excitation maximum at 490 nm and an emission maximum at 525 nm, a Stokes shift of 35 nm. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is RayBright LIVE 488?
RayBright LIVE 488 has an excitation peak at 490 nm and an emission peak at 525 nm. RayBright LIVE 488 is an amine-reactive fluorescent dye that binds both live and dead cells.
What laser excites RayBright LIVE 488?
RayBright LIVE 488 is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 490 nm.
What filter should I use to detect RayBright LIVE 488?
A 530/30 filter captures the peak of the RayBright LIVE 488 emission near 525 nm with minimal spillover.