AF 488 Amine: Fluorescent Dye

(DB-410104)

AF 488 Amine 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.


AF 488 Amine is water-soluble and can be conjugated to electrophiles. It can actively engage in enzymatic transamination reactions.

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Key Parameters: Great brightness and pH stability with lower costs

Amine: Can be conjugated to electrophiles and can actively engage in enzymatic transamination reactions.

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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DB-410104-1MG

1 mg

95 EUR

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DB-410104-5MG

5 mg

245 EUR

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DB-410104-10MG

10 mg

360 EUR

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DB-410104-25MG

25 mg

715 EUR

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DB-410104-50MG

50 mg

1220 EUR

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DB-410104-100MG

100 mg

1580 EUR

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Room Temperature

Up to 24 months in -20 ℃

HPLC (98 %+ purity)

Optical Data of AF 488 Amine

Name

Excitation (nm)

Emission (nm)

Extinction coeficient (ε)

MW (g/mol)

Formula

AF-488 Amine

494

517

71 800

733.85

C33H43N5O10S2

AF 488 Amine: Absorption and emission spectra

Absorption and emission spectra of AF 488:The absorption and emission spectra of AF 488 Amine visualized. The absorption peak at 494 nm ensures efficient excitation, while the emission peak at 517 nm provides strong fluorescence for high-sensitivity detection. Thanks to its high photostability, excellent pH resistance, and superior brightness, AF 488 is ideal for flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, and labeling of cell cultures and tissues.

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