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IRDye 680RD

IRDye® 680RD (Ex-Max 680 nm/Em-Max 694 nm)

IRDye® 680RD from Licor has an excitation peak at 680 nm and an emission peak at 694 nm. It can be useful in flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, fluorescent western blot detection and in vivo imaging. Spectrally it is similar to Alexa Fluor™ 647.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
680 nm
Emission maximum
694 nm
Optimal laser line
628-640
Optimal filter
695/40
Relative brightness
2 of 5

IRDye 680RD has an excitation maximum at 680 nm and an emission maximum at 694 nm, a Stokes shift of 14 nm. It is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is IRDye 680RD?
IRDye® 680RD from Licor has an excitation peak at 680 nm and an emission peak at 694 nm. It can be useful in flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, fluorescent western blot detection and in vivo imaging. Spectrally it is similar to Alexa Fluor™ 647.
What laser excites IRDye 680RD?
IRDye 680RD is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 680 nm.
What filter should I use to detect IRDye 680RD?
A 695/40 filter captures the peak of the IRDye 680RD emission near 694 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is IRDye 680RD?
IRDye 680RD has a relative brightness of 2 out of 5.