AF 488 DBCO: Fluorescent Dye

(DB-410109)

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.


The DBCO is one of the most reactive cycloalkynes for copper-free click reaction and allows fluorescent labeling of azide-containing biomolecules inside living cells or whole organisms.

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Key Parameters: Great brightness and pH stability with lower costs

DBCO: Higher rate of interaction with azides inside a cell

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-410109-1MG

105 EUR

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1 mg

DB-410109-5MG

340 EUR

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5 mg

DB-410109-10MG

470 EUR

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10 mg

DB-410109-25MG

1095 EUR

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25 mg

DB-410109-50MG

1420 EUR

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50 mg

DB-410109-100MG

1980 EUR

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100 mg

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Up to 24 months in -20 ℃

HPLC (95 %+ purity)

Optical Data of AF 488 DBCO

Name

Excitation (nm)

Emission (nm)

Extinction coeficient (ε)

MW (g/mol)

Formula

AF 488 Maleimid

495

519

73 000

893.98

C45H43N5O11S2

AF 488 DBCO: Absorption and emission spectra

Absorption and emission spectra of AF 488:The absorption and emission spectra of AF 488 DBCO visualized. The absorption peak at 495 nm ensures efficient excitation, while the emission peak at 519 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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