Polarized Absorption Spectra of Purines and Pyrimidines

Author: Stewart, Robert Farrell

Year: 1963

Degree: Dissertation (Ph.D.)

Advisor: Davidson, Norman R.

Committee Member: Unknown, Unknown

Option: Chemistry

DOI: 10.7907/Y85T-DN22

Abstract

The polarized absorption spectra for single crystals of 1-methylthymine and 9-methyladenine and hydrogen-bonded complex of the two have been determined. A microspectro-photometer was constructed to carry out these measurements. A technique for preparing thin sections of the single crystals with thicknesses down to 10^(-5) cm has been developed. Special attention has been given to intensity determinations for the several ultraviolet absorption spectra.

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