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Ethidium Homodimer I

Ethidium Homodimer I (Ex-Max 527 nm/Em-Max 624 nm)

Ethidium Homodimer I (EthD-1) is a cell-impermeant nucleic acid stain with an excitation peak at 527 nm and an emission peak 625 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
527 nm
Emission maximum
624 nm
Optimal laser line
532
Optimal filter
630/69

Ethidium Homodimer I has an excitation maximum at 527 nm and an emission maximum at 624 nm, a Stokes shift of 97 nm. It is optimally excited by the 532 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ethidium Homodimer I?
Ethidium Homodimer I (EthD-1) is a cell-impermeant nucleic acid stain with an excitation peak at 527 nm and an emission peak 625 nm.
What laser excites Ethidium Homodimer I?
Ethidium Homodimer I is optimally excited by the 532 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 527 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Ethidium Homodimer I?
A 630/69 filter captures the peak of the Ethidium Homodimer I emission near 624 nm with minimal spillover.