The synthesis, characterization, and theoretical hydrogen gas adsorption properties of copper(II)-3,3′-thiodipropionate complexes with imidazole derivatives

Coordination Compounds of Cu, Zn, and Ni with Dicarboxylic Acids and N Donor Ligands, and Their Biological Activity: A Review

Complexes of carboxylic acids are very often studied due to their interesting structural, spectral, and magnetic properties. This review is focused on complexes of four dicarboxylic acids, namely, 2,2'-thiodioacetic, 3,3'-thiodipropionic, 3,3'-dithiodipropionic, and fumaric acid. Many of the complexes were characterized by single crystal X-ray analyses. Without the analyses, it is very difficult to predict the coordination mode of carboxylate groups or nitrogen ligands on central atoms. Thus, structural properties are also discussed, as well as potential applications.

Naked-eye detection and thermochromic properties of Cu(ii)-3,3′-thiodipropionate complexes with benzimidazole

Two novel coordination complexes were synthesized and characterized. Solvent sensing and their thermochromic properties were studied. Complex 1 can be used as a naked-eye sensor for methanol. Complex 2 may be used as a DMF sensor. The thermochromic behaviors of complexes 1 and 2 were investigated.