AATOM™ 647N is a rhodamine-based fluorescent dye optimized for use in the red spectral region, with similar spectral characteristics as Cy5. It is characterized by high molar absorptivity, a strong fluorescence quantum yield, and excellent thermal and photostability. The dye is moderately hydrophilic and exhibits optimal excitation within the 625–660 nm range, making it compatible with the 647 nm line of Krypton-Ion lasers and the 650 nm line of diode lasers. AATOM™ 647N maintains stable fluorescence across a broad pH range (pH 2–11), supporting its application under diverse experimental conditions. Upon conjugation to a substrate, the dye becomes cationic, carrying a net positive charge of +1. Unlike cyanine dyes, AATOM™ 647N demonstrates enhanced resistance to atmospheric ozone degradation, which increases its reliability in microarray applications. AATOM™ 647N is particularly effective for high-precision applications such as single-molecule detection, super-resolution microscopy techniques (e.g., SIM and STED), flow cytometry (FACS), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and various other biological assays.

AATOM™ 647N acid is a non-reactive compound that can be employed as a reference standard in studies utilizing AATOM™ 647N 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. This product is manufactured by AAT Bioquest and is not affiliated with ATTO-TEC GmbH.