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Rhodamine 123

Rhodamine 123 (Ex-Max 512 nm/Em-Max 531 nm)

Rhodamine 123 is a generic fluorophore that has an excitation peak at 512 nm and an emission peak at 531 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
512 nm
Emission maximum
531 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
525/50
Extinction coefficient
85200
Quantum yield
0.9
Molecular weight
381

Rhodamine 123 has an excitation maximum at 512 nm and an emission maximum at 531 nm, a Stokes shift of 19 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 85200 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rhodamine 123?
Rhodamine 123 is a generic fluorophore that has an excitation peak at 512 nm and an emission peak at 531 nm.
What laser excites Rhodamine 123?
Rhodamine 123 is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 512 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Rhodamine 123?
A 525/50 filter captures the peak of the Rhodamine 123 emission near 531 nm with minimal spillover.