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Elab Fluor488

Elab Fluor488 is a blue laser-excited (494 nm) dye with green emission around 521 nm, spectrally matching FITC/Alexa Fluor 488. It's a commonly used and versatile dye for multicolor panels.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
494 nm
Emission maximum
521 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Relative brightness
3 of 5
Commercial antibodies
405 from 1 supplier

Elab Fluor488 has an excitation maximum at 494 nm and an emission maximum at 521 nm, a Stokes shift of 27 nm. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Elab Fluor488?
Elab Fluor488 is a blue laser-excited (494 nm) dye with green emission around 521 nm, spectrally matching FITC/Alexa Fluor 488. It's a commonly used and versatile dye for multicolor panels.
What laser excites Elab Fluor488?
Elab Fluor488 is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 494 nm.
How bright is Elab Fluor488?
Elab Fluor488 has a relative brightness of 3 out of 5.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to Elab Fluor488?
FluoroFinder tracks 405 commercially available Elab Fluor488 conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.