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His-Tagged Protein Extinction Coefficient ε₂₈₀ Calculator

Compute the 280 nm molar extinction coefficient of a his-tagged protein from its amino-acid sequence. ProtParam method; enter disulfide count for cystine contribution. 100% in-browser — your sequence is never uploaded.

ε₂₈₀ = nW·5500 + nY·1490 + nSS·125
1,490M⁻¹cm⁻¹
ε₂₈₀ (extinction coefficient)
0.1794
A 0.1% (1 g/L)
0 / 1
Trp / Tyr
  1. 1
    ProtParam ε₂₈₀ = nW·5500 + nY·1490 + nSS·125
    ε = 0·5500 + 1·1490 + 0·125 = 1,490 M⁻¹cm⁻¹
His-Tagged Protein: ProtParam method; enter disulfide count for cystine contribution.

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A no-nonsense his-tagged protein extinction coefficient ε₂₈₀ calculator built for protein and peptide characterization. It shows the substituted formula, not just the answer, so you can check the working.

About His-Tagged Protein Extinction Coefficient ε₂₈₀ Calculator

Compute the 280 nm molar extinction coefficient of a his-tagged protein from its amino-acid sequence. ProtParam method; enter disulfide count for cystine contribution. 100% in-browser — your sequence is never uploaded. The calculation uses ε₂₈₀ = nW·5500 + nY·1490 + nSS·125. Why accuracy here pays off: The extinction coefficient sets every A280 concentration you report; the pI decides your ion-exchange and solubility strategy. These numbers underpin purification and quantitation. His-Tagged Protein: ProtParam method; enter disulfide count for cystine contribution. Mistakes that trip people up: ignoring post-translational modifications; forgetting cystine (disulfide) contributions to ε280; using reduced vs oxidized ε in the wrong context. No account, no upload, no tracking of your inputs — the result is generated on your machine, which makes it reproducible, private and citable in published work.

How to use His-Tagged Protein Extinction Coefficient ε₂₈₀ Calculator

  1. 1Enter your input values.
  2. 2Read the headline result and the supporting figures, which recompute as you type.
  3. 3Open “Worked example with your numbers” to see the substituted formula step by step.
  4. 4Copy the result, or use the cite-this-tool snippet for your methods section.

Why use His-Tagged Protein Extinction Coefficient ε₂₈₀ Calculator?

  • Designed for protein biochemists, structural biologists and assay developers who need a trustworthy answer fast
  • Instant, client-side result — works offline once loaded and keeps your data private
  • Shows the worked example step by step with your own numbers, not just a final figure
  • Pre-filled with sensible, niche-specific defaults so it is useful the second it loads
  • Mobile-friendly and completely free, with no sign-up or usage caps

Frequently asked questions

Any tips specific to this calculation?+

His-Tagged Protein: ProtParam method; enter disulfide count for cystine contribution. Also watch out for: ignoring post-translational modifications and assuming pI from sequence equals experimental pI exactly.

Is this his-tagged protein extinction coefficient ε₂₈₀ calculator free to use?+

Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — there are no usage limits.

What formula does it use?+

It uses ε₂₈₀ = nW·5500 + nY·1490 + nSS·125 The full worked example is shown beneath the result so you can verify each step.

What are the most common mistakes here?+

In protein and peptide characterization, watch for: forgetting cystine (disulfide) contributions to ε280; using reduced vs oxidized ε in the wrong context; assuming pI from sequence equals experimental pI exactly; ignoring post-translational modifications. This tool shows the working so you can catch these before they cost an experiment.

Does my data leave my device?+

No. All computation happens locally in your browser. Nothing you enter — sequences, concentrations or measurements — is uploaded to any server, so it is safe for confidential work.

Can I cite this tool?+

Yes — use the “Cite this tool” snippet on the page. Many users link these calculators from methods sections, lab SOPs and teaching materials.

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