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CellTracker Violet

CellTracker Violet (Ex-Max 415 nm/Em-Max 516 nm)

CellTracker® Violet BMQC is a fluorescent dye used for monitoring cell movement or location, allowing for multigenerational tracking of cellular movements. The blue excitation/emission spectra are ideal for multiplexing with green and red fluorescent dyes and proteins.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
415 nm
Emission maximum
516 nm
Optimal laser line
405
Optimal filter
525/50
Commercial antibodies
1 from 1 supplier

CellTracker Violet has an excitation maximum at 415 nm and an emission maximum at 516 nm, a Stokes shift of 101 nm. It is optimally excited by the 405 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CellTracker Violet?
CellTracker® Violet BMQC is a fluorescent dye used for monitoring cell movement or location, allowing for multigenerational tracking of cellular movements. The blue excitation/emission spectra are ideal for multiplexing with green and red fluorescent dyes and proteins.
What laser excites CellTracker Violet?
CellTracker Violet is optimally excited by the 405 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 415 nm.
What filter should I use to detect CellTracker Violet?
A 525/50 filter captures the peak of the CellTracker Violet emission near 516 nm with minimal spillover.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to CellTracker Violet?
FluoroFinder tracks 1 commercially available CellTracker Violet conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.