Cy5-SE (Cy5 NHS Ester) triethylamine salt is a reactive dye for the labeling of amino-groups in peptides, proteins, and oligonucleotides. Cy5-SE triethylamine salt is ideal for very cost-efficient labeling of soluble proteins, as well as all kinds of peptides and oligonucleotides Ex=649 nm; Em=670 nm).

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.