XFD514 azide

• Ex/Em: 518/543 nm
• Extinction coefficient: 80,000 cm^-1M^-1
• Reactive Group: Azide
• Click Chemistry Conjugation: Efficiently and rapidly labels terminal alkynes via CuAAC and copper-free SPAAC
• Bright and Stable: Offers high fluorescence intensity, photostability, and consistent performance across pH 4—10
• Hydrophilic: Prevents aggregation and enhances signal clarity for advanced imaging and live-cell applications

XFD514, manufactured by AAT Bioquest, is a green-fluorescent dye structurally identical to Alexa Fluor™ 514 (ThermoFisher). It is characterized by high photostability and exceptional brightness, making it highly suitable for advanced imaging and flow cytometry applications. The dye is water-soluble and remains pH-insensitive within a broad range (pH 4–10), ensuring consistent fluorescence performance across diverse experimental conditions. XFD514 offers robust and reliable labeling, enabling precise and reproducible results in fluorescence-based assays. It also serves as an effective replacement for rhodamine 6G in applications requiring enhanced performance.

The azide derivative of XFD514 is widely used for labeling terminal alkynes on peptides, antibodies, and other biomolecules via click chemistry. It participates in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) with alkyne-containing molecules and strain-promoted alkyne-azide cycloaddition (SPAAC) with DBCO- or BCN-containing molecules.