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CF408

CF®408 (Ex-Max 408 nm/Em-Max 450 nm)

CF®408 from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 408 nm and an emission peak at 450 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
408 nm
Emission maximum
450 nm
Optimal laser line
405
Optimal filter
450/50
Relative brightness
2 of 5
Commercial conjugates
1 from 1 supplier

CF408 has an excitation maximum at 408 nm and an emission maximum at 450 nm, a Stokes shift of 42 nm. It is optimally excited by the 405 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CF408?
CF®408 from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 408 nm and an emission peak at 450 nm.
What laser excites CF408?
CF408 is optimally excited by the 405 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 408 nm.
What filter should I use to detect CF408?
A 450/50 filter captures the peak of the CF408 emission near 450 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is CF408?
CF408 has a relative brightness of 2 out of 5.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to CF408?
FluoroFinder tracks 1 commercially available CF408 conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.