Table 3.
Molar Extinction Coefficient for each Nucleobase
| Nucleobase | Extinction coefficient (ε) at 260 nm1 |
|---|---|
| T | 8700 M−1cm−1 |
| dC | 7400 M−1cm−1 |
| dG | 11500 M−1cm−1 |
| dA | 15400 M−1cm−1 |
1
Determined at 25 °C and neutral pH conditions (Fasman, 1975).
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