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Nuclear Red

Nuclear Red (Ex-Max 650 nm/Em-Max 685 nm)

Nuclear Red from AAT Bioquest is a cell-impermeant, fluorogenic DNA binding dye that excites at 631 nm and emits at 651 nm. It is used in the following applications: Flow Cytometry, Fluorescence Microscopy.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
650 nm
Emission maximum
685 nm
Optimal laser line
628-640
Optimal filter
695/40

Nuclear Red has an excitation maximum at 650 nm and an emission maximum at 685 nm, a Stokes shift of 35 nm. It is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nuclear Red?
Nuclear Red from AAT Bioquest is a cell-impermeant, fluorogenic DNA binding dye that excites at 631 nm and emits at 651 nm. It is used in the following applications: Flow Cytometry, Fluorescence Microscopy.
What laser excites Nuclear Red?
Nuclear Red is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 650 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Nuclear Red?
A 695/40 filter captures the peak of the Nuclear Red emission near 685 nm with minimal spillover.