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CF430

CF®430 (Ex-Max 426 nm/Em-Max 498 nm)

CF®430 from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 426 nm and an emission peak at 498 nm. It is spectrally similar to CF®440 and Alexa Fluor™ 430. Due to its unique spectral characteristics, it can be used in spectral flow cytometry.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
426 nm
Emission maximum
498 nm
Optimal laser line
405
Optimal filter
515/30
Relative brightness
1 of 5
Extinction coefficient
40000
Molecular weight
429
Commercial conjugates
4 from 1 supplier

CF430 has an excitation maximum at 426 nm and an emission maximum at 498 nm, a Stokes shift of 72 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 40000 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 405 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CF430?
CF®430 from Biotium is a fluorophore with an excitation peak at 426 nm and an emission peak at 498 nm. It is spectrally similar to CF®440 and Alexa Fluor™ 430. Due to its unique spectral characteristics, it can be used in spectral flow cytometry.
What laser excites CF430?
CF430 is optimally excited by the 405 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 426 nm.
What filter should I use to detect CF430?
A 515/30 filter captures the peak of the CF430 emission near 498 nm with minimal spillover.
How bright is CF430?
CF430 has a relative brightness of 1 out of 5.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to CF430?
FluoroFinder tracks 4 commercially available CF430 conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.