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Ethidium Bromide

Ethidium B. (Ex-Max 524 nm/Em-Max 615 nm)

Ethidium Bromide is fluorogenic, cell-impermeant nucleic acid stain with an excitation peak at 524 nm and an emission peak at 615 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
524 nm
Emission maximum
615 nm
Optimal laser line
532
Optimal filter
610/20
Commercial antibodies
2 from 1 supplier

Ethidium Bromide has an excitation maximum at 524 nm and an emission maximum at 615 nm, a Stokes shift of 91 nm. It is optimally excited by the 532 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ethidium Bromide?
Ethidium Bromide is fluorogenic, cell-impermeant nucleic acid stain with an excitation peak at 524 nm and an emission peak at 615 nm.
What laser excites Ethidium Bromide?
Ethidium Bromide is optimally excited by the 532 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 524 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Ethidium Bromide?
A 610/20 filter captures the peak of the Ethidium Bromide emission near 615 nm with minimal spillover.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to Ethidium Bromide?
FluoroFinder tracks 2 commercially available Ethidium Bromide conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.