(DB-410100)
AF 488 is a bright green-fluorescent dye that is structurally identical to Alexa Fluor 488. With its high photostability and pH resistance, it has become one of the most widely used fluorophores in life sciences.
Its hydrophilic nature makes it an ideal choice for labeling sensitive proteins. AF 488 is perfect for a variety of imaging applications, including confocal microscopy, flow cytometry (FACS), and labeling cell cultures and tissues.
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Key Parameters: Great brightness and pH stability with lower costs
Applications: Confocal Microscopy, Super Resolution Microscopy, Flow Cytometry (FACS), cell cultures and tissue labeling
Lower Cost Alternative: Same Spectral Properties & Performance – Works exactly like Alexa Fluor 488 with friendly price.
Complete Compatibility – Can be used in any existing protocol that uses Alexa Fluor 488
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Optical Data of AF 488
Name | Color | Excitation (nm) | Emission (nm) | Extinction coeficient (ε) | Cell Permeability |
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AF 488 | Green | 495 | 519 | 73 000 | Yes |
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AF 488 Carboxylic Acid
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