CF®350 is a blue fluorescent dye spectrally similar to the traditional blue fluorescent dye, AMCA. However, compared to AMCA, CF®350 is more water-soluble, more photostable and at least 50% more fluorescent on proteins. CF®350 is as bright or brighter than Alexa Fluor® 350 (Figure 2).
See products available with CF®350. Additional conjugates or reactive dyes may be added upon request; contact techsupport@biotium.com to inquire.
CF®350 Technical Summary
- Abs/Em maxima: 347/448 nm
- Extinction coefficient: 18,000
- Molecular weight: ~496
- Excitation source: UV
- Direct replacement for: Alexa Fluor® 350, AMCA
Helpful Tools & Resources
Visualize and export the fluorescent dye spectrum of any CF® Dye or other dyes from Biotium.
Learn the history of fluorophores in life science research as well as the development and advantages of CF® Dyes.
Check out our handy fluorophore selection tool to help choose the best CF® Dye for your next experiment.
Download our single page reference guide for all CF® Dye fluorophores. Includes recommended channels, applications, relative brightness, and photostability.
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