ISSN:
1572-901X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Summary Mixed-ligand complex formation of copper(I) with 2,2′,2″-terpyridine (terpy) and various biologically significant sulfurcontaining amino acids, L′ [L′ = cysteine, penicillamine,N-acetylcysteine andN-acetylpenicillamine] was investigated. WithN-acetylcysteine andN-acetylpenicillamine, copper(I) complexes [Cu(terpy)L′]HCl have been isolated and characterised. The amino acid in each case bonds to the copper(I) through the sulfur atom only. These complexes are readily oxidised to the corresponding copper(II) complexes which contain a CuII-S(mercaptide) bond as demonstrated by the π(S)→CuII LMCT at 420 nm. The e.p.r. and electronic spectroscopic results are consistent with a distorted octahedral structure. Reactions of copper(I) with terpy and cysteine/ penicillamine in weakly acidic medium produce complexes containing two different copper(II) centres. From a strongly acidic medium, a binary copper(I) terpyridine complex is obtained instead and is shown from i.r. spectral absorptions to contain a protonated pyridyl ring.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00624204
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