XFD568 acid *Same Structure to Alexa Fluor™ 568 acid*

• Ex/Em: 579/603 nm
• Extinction coefficient: 91,300 cm^-1M^-1
• Bright & Stable: Provides high quantum yield with resilience to photobleaching and pH variations from 4 to 10
• Hydrophilic: Minimizes aggregation, enhancing signal clarity for advanced imaging and live-cell studies
• Advanced Imaging: Suited for multicolor fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, and super-resolution techniques like dSTORM

XFD568, manufactured by AAT Bioquest, is structurally identical to Alexa Fluor™ 568 (ThermoFisher). This bright orange-fluorescent dye is efficiently excited by the 568 nm line of the AR-Kr mixed-gas laser and is compatible with RFP filters like Texas Red. It demonstrates excellent solubility in aqueous solutions and is pH-insensitive across a broad range (pH 4–10), ensuring reliable and stable signal generation under diverse experimental conditions. XFD568 is particularly well-suited for multicolor fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, and advanced imaging techniques like dSTORM. It can be conjugated to proteins at high molar ratios with minimal self-quenching, resulting in brighter conjugates. Moreover, the superior fluorescence quantum yield and photostability of XFD568 make it ideal for detecting low-abundance biological targets, enabling greater precision and sensitivity in quantitative fluorescence assays.

XFD568 acid is a non-reactive compound that can be employed as a reference standard in studies utilizing XFD568 conjugates. It is also suitable for use as a control in confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry (ICC), high-content screening (HCS), flow cytometry, and live cell imaging applications. Furthermore, it can be utilized in the synthesis of activated esters and STP and can be coupled to hydrazines, hydroxylamines, or amines in aqueous solutions using water-soluble carbodiimides (e.g., EDAC). This allows for the conjugation of the dye to amino-containing molecules, such as proteins, antibodies, amine-modified oligonucleotides, and peptides.