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TFAX 488 TFP

TFAX 488 TFP (Ex-Max 497 nm/Em-Max 518 nm)

TFAX 488 TFP is an amine reactive green fluorescent dye used in flow cytometry, microscopy, and super resolution microscopy applications.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
497 nm
Emission maximum
518 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
515/30
Relative brightness
3 of 5
Extinction coefficient
73000
Quantum yield
0.92
Molecular weight
884.91

TFAX 488 TFP has an excitation maximum at 497 nm and an emission maximum at 518 nm, a Stokes shift of 21 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 73000 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is TFAX 488 TFP?
TFAX 488 TFP is an amine reactive green fluorescent dye used in flow cytometry, microscopy, and super resolution microscopy applications.
What laser excites TFAX 488 TFP?
TFAX 488 TFP is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 497 nm.
What filter should I use to detect TFAX 488 TFP?
A 515/30 filter captures the peak of the TFAX 488 TFP emission near 518 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is TFAX 488 TFP?
TFAX 488 TFP has a relative brightness of 3 out of 5 (quantum yield 0.92).