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CF680R

CF®680R (Ex-Max 680 nm/Em-Max 701 nm)

CF®680R from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 680 nm and an emission peak at 701 nm. It can be useful in both fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. For microscopy, CF®680R has been specifically validated in super-resolution imaging by STORM, STED and 2-Photon microscopy. It is spectrally similar to Alexa Fluor™ 680, IRDye® 680 and Cy5.5.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
680 nm
Emission maximum
701 nm
Optimal laser line
628-640
Optimal filter
695/40
Relative brightness
1 of 5
Extinction coefficient
140000
Molecular weight
912
Commercial conjugates
30 from 1 supplier

CF680R has an excitation maximum at 680 nm and an emission maximum at 701 nm, a Stokes shift of 21 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 140000 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CF680R?
CF®680R from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 680 nm and an emission peak at 701 nm. It can be useful in both fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. For microscopy, CF®680R has been specifically validated in super-resolution imaging by STORM, STED and 2-Photon microscopy. It is spectrally similar to Alexa Fluor™ 680, IRDye® 680 and Cy5.5.
What laser excites CF680R?
CF680R is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 680 nm.
What filter should I use to detect CF680R?
A 695/40 filter captures the peak of the CF680R emission near 701 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is CF680R?
CF680R has a relative brightness of 1 out of 5.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to CF680R?
FluoroFinder tracks 30 commercially available CF680R conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.