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Thiazole Green

Thiazole Green (Ex-Max 498 nm/Em-Max 522 nm)

Thiazole Green (SYBR Green I) is a dsDNA selective nucleic acid stain that is often used in qPCR and as a DNA gel stain. It is excited at 495 nm and emits at 518 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
498 nm
Emission maximum
522 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
515/30

Thiazole Green has an excitation maximum at 498 nm and an emission maximum at 522 nm, a Stokes shift of 24 nm. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Thiazole Green?
Thiazole Green (SYBR Green I) is a dsDNA selective nucleic acid stain that is often used in qPCR and as a DNA gel stain. It is excited at 495 nm and emits at 518 nm.
What laser excites Thiazole Green?
Thiazole Green is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 498 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Thiazole Green?
A 515/30 filter captures the peak of the Thiazole Green emission near 522 nm with minimal spillover.