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ViaFluor 647

ViaFluor 647 (Ex-Max 655 nm/Em-Max 681 nm)

ViaFluor 647 is a red fluorescent dye used to stain microtubules in live cells. It can be used in live-cell Fluorescence Microscopy applications such as Fluorescence Microscopy and super resolution imaging by STED.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
655 nm
Emission maximum
681 nm
Optimal laser line
628-640
Optimal filter
695/40
Relative brightness
4 of 5

ViaFluor 647 has an excitation maximum at 655 nm and an emission maximum at 681 nm, a Stokes shift of 26 nm. It is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is ViaFluor 647?
ViaFluor 647 is a red fluorescent dye used to stain microtubules in live cells. It can be used in live-cell Fluorescence Microscopy applications such as Fluorescence Microscopy and super resolution imaging by STED.
What laser excites ViaFluor 647?
ViaFluor 647 is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 655 nm.
What filter should I use to detect ViaFluor 647?
A 695/40 filter captures the peak of the ViaFluor 647 emission near 681 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is ViaFluor 647?
ViaFluor 647 has a relative brightness of 4 out of 5.