XFD405 Tetrazine

• Ex/Em: 401/421 nm
• Extinction coefficient: 35,000 cm^-1M^-1
• Reactive Group: Tetrazine
• Click Chemistry Conjugation: Provides rapid, copper-free labeling of TCO-modified biomolecules
• Consistent Fluorescence: pH-insensitive from pH 4 to 10 and minimal quenching when conjugated to proteins
• High Photostability: Ensures reliable performance for multicolor flow cytometry and advanced imaging applications like STORM

XFD405, manufactured by AAT Bioquest, is a blue-fluorescent dye that is structurally identical to Alexa Fluor™ 405 (ThermoFisher). This dye is water-soluble and optimized for excitation by the 407 nm krypton laser line or the 408 nm violet laser diode, making it suitable for a range of fluorescence-based techniques. XFD405 is pH-insensitive across a wide range (pH 4 - 10) and exhibits minimal quenching when conjugated to proteins, ensuring consistent fluorescence signals in live-cell imaging. With an excitation maximum at 401 nm and emission at 422 nm, XFD405 is well-suited for multicolor flow cytometry and super-resolution microscopy (STORM), providing reliable performance in applications requiring distinct spectral separation and photostability.

XFD405 tetrazine is particularly useful for labeling TCO-modified biomolecules under copper-free conditions. It reacts with TCO-functionalized molecules, forming a stable conjugate via a dihydropyrazine moiety. This click reaction is favored over others due to its extremely fast kinetics and higher yields under mild reaction conditions, making it a popular choice for researchers.