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ECD

ECD (Ex-Max 595 nm/Em-Max 620 nm)

ECD is a tandem fluorophore designed for flow cytometry, spectrally similar to PE-CF®594, PE-Texas Red, PE-Dazzle 594 and PE-eFluor™ 610.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
595 nm
Emission maximum
620 nm
Optimal laser line
488-561
Optimal filter
610/20
Relative brightness
3 of 5
Extinction coefficient
1960000
Molecular weight
625000

ECD has an excitation maximum at 595 nm and an emission maximum at 620 nm, a Stokes shift of 25 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 1960000 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 488-561 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is ECD?
ECD is a tandem fluorophore designed for flow cytometry, spectrally similar to PE-CF®594, PE-Texas Red, PE-Dazzle 594 and PE-eFluor™ 610.
What laser excites ECD?
ECD is optimally excited by the 488-561 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 595 nm.
What filter should I use to detect ECD?
A 610/20 filter captures the peak of the ECD emission near 620 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is ECD?
ECD has a relative brightness of 3 out of 5.