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Atto 488 amine

BioReagent, ≥90% (HPLC), suitable for fluorescence

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UNSPSC Code:
12352116
NACRES:
NA.32

product line

BioReagent

Assay

≥90% (HPLC)

form

solid

mol wt

Mw 858 g/mol

manufacturer/tradename

ATTO-TEC GmbH

λ

in methanol: water (1:1) (with 0.1% perchloric acid)

UV absorption

λ: 502-508 nm Amax

suitability

suitable for fluorescence

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Atto 488 is a fluorescent label with excellent water solubility. Characteristic features of the label are strong absorption, high fluorescence quantum yield, high photostability, and very little triplet formation. Thus Atto 488 is highly suitable for single-molecule detection applications and high-resolution microscopy such as PALM, dSTORM, STED etc. Additionally the dye highly qualifies to be applied in flow cytometry (FACS), fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) and many more. The fluorescence is excited most efficiently in the range 480 - 515 nm. For instance the 488 nm line of the Argon-Ion laser is very suitable for excitation.

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Legal Information

This product is for Research use only. In case of intended commercialization, please contact the IP-holder (ATTO-TEC GmbH, Germany) for licensing.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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