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APC-Cy5.5

APC-Cy5.5 (Ex-Max 651 nm/Em-Max 695 nm)

APC-Cy5.5 has an excitation peak at 651 nm and 695 nm and is useful in flow cytometry. However, alternatives like APC-Alexa 680 and APC-R700 have proved better in many stability tests.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
651 nm
Emission maximum
695 nm
Optimal laser line
628-640
Optimal filter
695/40
Relative brightness
2 of 5
Molecular weight
105000
Commercial antibodies
47 from 10 suppliers

APC-Cy5.5 has an excitation maximum at 651 nm and an emission maximum at 695 nm, a Stokes shift of 44 nm. It is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is APC-Cy5.5?
APC-Cy5.5 has an excitation peak at 651 nm and 695 nm and is useful in flow cytometry. However, alternatives like APC-Alexa 680 and APC-R700 have proved better in many stability tests.
What laser excites APC-Cy5.5?
APC-Cy5.5 is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 651 nm.
What filter should I use to detect APC-Cy5.5?
A 695/40 filter captures the peak of the APC-Cy5.5 emission near 695 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is APC-Cy5.5?
APC-Cy5.5 has a relative brightness of 2 out of 5.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to APC-Cy5.5?
FluoroFinder tracks 47 commercially available APC-Cy5.5 conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.