Oxidative Cyclization and Structure of A Cu(II) Complex Bearing Thiourea-Based Ligand

Abstract

An unprecedented complex, namely, [Cu(L²)₂] (HL² from the designed ligand, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N^’-benzoylthiourea (H₃L¹)) (1), has been obtained successfully from the reaction of Cu(NO₃)₂ ^. 3H₂O and H₃L¹ in methanol-water solution. Its crystal structure, IR, and thermal properties are described. Also, the reaction mechanism has been proposed.

Keywords:

• complex
• Cu(II)
• structure
• thermal properties
• thiourea-based ligand

Acknowledgments

The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support by the Research Program of Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (NJ10245).