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Atto 488 NHS ester

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

Synonym(s):

Atto 488

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352108
NACRES:
NA.32

product line

BioReagent

Assay

≥90% (HPLC)
≥90% (degree of coupling)

manufacturer/tradename

ATTO-TEC GmbH

λ

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

UV absorption

λ: 501-507 nm Amax

suitability

suitable for fluorescence

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Atto 488 NHS ester is a hydrophilic fluorescent label with high water solubility. The fluorescence activity is excited efficiently at the 480-515nm range. A suitable excitation source for Atto 488 is the 488 nm line of the Argon-Ion laser.

Application

Atto 488 NHS ester is highly suitable for single-molecule detection applications and high-resolution microscopy such as PALM, dSTORM, and STED. In addition, the dye is used in flow cytometry (FACS) and fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) methods.

Features and Benefits

Characteristic features of the Atto 488 NHS ester are:
  • Strong Absorption.
  • High Fluorescence quantum yield.
  • High Photostability.
  • Excellent water solubility.

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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