The synthesis and characterization of several copper (II) complexes of quinuclidinone-containing ligands. Possible models for type I copper blue proteins.

Author

Victor Thomas Wilcox

Abstract

Several copper (II) complexes with bidentate quinuclidinone containing ligands have been synthesized and characterized. These complexes appear to be possible models for the type I copper (II) in the copper "blue" proteins. The spectral and magnetic properties indicate that the complexes have a pseudo tetrahedral microsymrnetry about the central metal ion. The complexes contain chromophores of the following forms: CuN₄, CuN₂O₂, and CuN₂x₂, where X is either Cl or Br. While the spectra of these complexes lack the intense 17,000 cm^-1 band typical of copper "blue" proteins, the optical data indicate that the complexes and proteins have similar micro symmetries and ligand field strengths. These complexes exhibit single line EPR spectra with an unusually small electron-spin nuclear-spin hyperfine coupling constant, A₁₁, similar to those obtained for the copper "blue" proteins. The bulk magnetic susceptibility values for each compound are normal and indicate no intermolecular interactions--Abstract, p.iii

Advisor(s)

Gary J. Long

Committee Member(s)

Anthony J. Penico
William P. Tappmeyer
Ralph William Alexander, Jr.
Samir B. Hanna

Department(s)

Chemistry

Degree Name

M.S. in Chemistry

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1978

Pagination

viii, 68 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 47-53)

Rights

© 1978 Victor Thomas Wilcox, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 4365

Print OCLC #

6003408

Recommended Citation

Wilcox, Victor Thomas, "The synthesis and characterization of several copper (II) complexes of quinuclidinone-containing ligands. Possible models for type I copper blue proteins." (1978). Masters Theses. 3294.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/3294