Preparation and Characterization of Adenine Complexes of Co(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II)

Abstract

Complexes of divalent cobalt, copper and zinc with adenine were prepared and characterized. The complexes were formulated as
[Co(C5H5N5)2Cl2].H2O, [Cu(C5H5N5)(H2O)3Cl2].H2O, and [Zn(C5H6N5)Cl3] on the basis of their metal and chloride contents. Their
solubility, melting point, IR and UV-Visible spectra, magnetic and thermal properties, and conductivity were studied. The cyclic
voltammetric study of only Cu(II) complex was also carried out.