Cy5 | BMD00051

Product Overwiew:

Cy5 is a red near infrared fluorescent dye.

Background:

Cyanine dye Cy5 is a red near infrared fluorescent dye, which has low background, high fluorescence intensity and good stability. Cy5 is often used in biomolecular markers, fluorescence imaging and other fluorescent bioanalysis, such as labeling of polypeptide, protein and nucleic acid. When combined with protein, the fluorescence intensity was significantly enhanced.

Used for:

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Kit components:

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Features & Benefits:

• λEX/λEm: 650/665nm. Ex/Em can be changed within 2-5 nm and depending on different solvent.

Usage Notes:

• Soluble in H2O, DMF or DMSO.
• For making stock solutions, we recommend dissolving the dye in anhydrous DMSO at 10 mM. Stock solutions prepared in anhydrous DMSO can be stored at ≤ -20°C for at least one month. Stock solutions may also be prepared in dH2O, or other aqueous buffer.

Storage buffer:

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Storage instructions:

Store at 4°C, protected from moisture and light. Product is stable for at least 12 months from date of receipt if stored as recommended.

Shipping:

Gel pack with blue ice.

Precaution:

The product listed herein is for research use only and is not intended for use in human or clinical diagnosis. Suggested applications of our products are not recommendations to use our products in violation of any patent or as a license. We cannot be responsible for patent infringements or other violations that may occur with the use of this product.