Texas Red
Description
[Molecular Probes] A registered trademark for a red fluorescent dye used to detect proteins. Texas Red® is composed of sulforhodamine 101 sulfonyl chloride. Texas Red® binds with soluble proteins producing sulfonyl chloride which is readily washed away with water.
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in dimethylformamide, acetone
- Maximum absorption wavelength = 589-595 nm
- Maximum emission wavelength = 615-620 nm
Resources and Citations
- Molecular Probes: Texas Red® data page
- Website (www.mdyn.com/application_notes/technotes) - gives max abs=596 nm and max.emission = 620 nm
- Website (pingu.salk.edu/fcm/fluo.html ) - gives max abs=589 nm and max.emission = 615 nm
- Molecular Probes website (www.probes.com/handbook/sections) - gives max abs=595 nm and max.emission = 615 nm