Protonation and sodium ion-pairing of the sulfite ion in concentrated aqueous electrolyte solutions

A protocol has been developed for the reliable titration of aqueous sulfite solutions which minimizes photodecomposition effects. This procedure has been used to measure the protonation constants of the sulfite ion in aqueous solution by glass electrode potentiometry at 25.0‡C and ionic strengths (I) from 0.1 to 5.0M in NaCI media and atI = 1.0M in KC1 and Me₄NCl media. These measurements provided evidence of weak but significant ionpairing between SO2/3 -and Na⁺ with a formation constant of logK _Na = 0.431 in 1.0M Me₄NCl. This was in very good agreement with the value logK _Na = 0.410 measured directly by Na⁺ ion-selective electrode potentiometry. Evidence is also presented for an extremely weak association of K⁺ and SO ₂ ³ -with logK _k = 0.22 in 1.0M Me₄NCl.     

Interaction of Gadolinium(III) with Nitrilotrimethylenephosphonic Acid

Interaction of gadolinium(III) with nitrilotrimethylenephosphonic acid is studied by potentiometry in wide range of concentration ratios and pH at 298.15 K and ionic strength of 0.1 (KNO₃). Logarithmic constants of protonation (logK _pr) are 7.88 ± 0.08 and 4.93 ± 0.05 for GdL^3– and GdHL^2–, respectively.     

The Complexes of Holmium with Methylenediphosphonate and 1-Hydroxyethylidenephosphonate

The composition and stability of holmium methylenediphosphonate (MDP) and 1-hydroxyethylidenephosphonate (HEDP) complexes were studied by potentiometric titration methods in 0.1M NaCl at 25 °C. It was found that besides L^4– anions the protonated H _n L^(4–n)– species (n = 1–3 for MDP and n = 1–4 for HEDP) are present in the pH region 3 to 10. The presence of the undissociated acids (H₄L) has not been unambiguously proved for MDP. The complexes of the composition HoH _n L (n varies from 1 to –2 for MDP and from 1 to –1 for HEDP) have been found if the concentration of the ligand is higher than the concentration of holmium. The protonation constants of both acids and the stability constants of the complexes discussed were determined and the comparison with literature data of analogical complexes of other lanthanides was performed.     

Influence of Water on the Equilibria of Protonation of Mesoporphyrin IX Dimethyl Ether in Acetonitrile

The equilibria of protonation of mesoporphyrin IX dimethyl ether (H₂MP), namely, H₂MP + H⁺ H₃MP⁺ and H₃MP⁺ + H⁺ H₄MP²⁺, in the H₂MP(1.4 × 10^–5 mol/l)–HClO₄(0–0.01 mol/l)–H₂O(0.01–1.65 mol/l)–CH₃CN system at 298 K were studied using the spectropotentiometry method. It was established that the first-step equilibrium (logK ₁ = 11.95) is not affected by water. The dication forms two hydrates (H₂O)H₄MP²⁺ and (H₂O)₂H₄MP²⁺ with the step formation constants K _{h 1} = 8.50 and K _{h 2} = 1.39. The conventional constant of the second protonation step is related to the water concentration through the equation logK ₂ ^" = logK ₂ + log(1 + K _{h 1}[H₂O] + K _{h 1} K _{h 2}[H₂O]²). In anhydrous acetonitrile, logK ₂ = 7.51. The electronic absorption spectra of H₄MP²⁺ and of its hydrates are identical; therefore, K ₁ and K ₂ ^" cannot be distinguished in photometric determination of [H₄MP²⁺] in the presence of water.     

Coordination compounds of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) with capric acid hydrazide

The reaction of aquo-ethanolic solutions of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) salts and ethanolic solution of capric acid hydrazide (L) yielded paramagnetic, high-spin bis- and tris(ligand) chelate complexes. The tris(ligand) complexes, [ML ₃]X ₂·nH₂O [M=Co(II), Ni(II);X=NO ₃ ^– , ClO ₄ ^– , 1/2SO ₄ ^2– ], have an octahedral structure formed on account of the bidentate (NO) coordination of three neutral hydrazide molecules. In the bis(ligand) complexes,ML ₂(NCS)₂ [M=Co(II), Ni(II)] and CuL ₂ X ₂·nH₂O (X=NO ₃ ^– , ClO ₄ ^– and 1/2SO ₄ ^2– ), the oxoanions and NCS^– take also part in coordination. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, magnetic measurements, molar conductivity and TG analysis.

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Caprinsäurehydrazid-Komplexe von Co(II), Ni(II) und Cu(II)

Zusammenfassung Durch die Reaktion von wäßrig-ethanolischen Lösungen von Co(II)-, Ni(II)-und Cu(II)-Salzen mit einer ethanolischen Lösung von Caprinsäurehydrazid (L) wurden paramagnetische high-spin Bis- und Tris-Ligand-Chelatkomplexe erhalten. Tris-Ligand-Komplexe des Typs [ML ₃ X ₂·nH₂O [M=Co(II), Ni(II);X=NO ₃ ^– , ClO ₄ ^– , 1/2SO ₄ ^2– ], die eine oktaedrische Struktur besitzen, entstehen durch die Koordination von drei neutralen zweizähnigen (NO)-Hydrazidmolekülen. Bei den Bis-Ligand-KomplexenML ₂(NCS)₂ [M=Co(II), Ni(II)], sowie bei den Bis-Ligand-Komplexen CuL ₂ X ₂·nH₂O (X=NO ₃ ^– , ClO ₄ ^– , 1/2SO ₄ ^2– ) nehmen bei der Koordination außer Hydrazid auch die Säurereste teil. Die Komplexe wurden durch Elementaranalyse, IR-Spektren, magnetische Messungen, molare Leitfähigkeit und TG-Analysen charakterisiert.

     

Protonation equilibria of nitrilotris(methylenephosphonato)-and ethylenediamine-tetrakis(methylenephosphonato)-complexes of scandium,yttrium, and lanthanoids

The protonation equilibria of nitrilotris(methylenephosphonic acid) (NTMP, H₆L) and ethylenediaminetetrakis(methylenephosphonic acid) (EDTMP, H₈L) complexes of scandium, yttrium, and lanthanoids have been studied potentiometrically at 25°C and at an ionic strength of 0.1 mol-dm^–3 KNO₃. The first protonation constants of NTMP complexes of lanthanoids, K _MHL , decrease with decreasing of the ionic radius of the lanthanoid [log K _MHL =7.82 (La³⁺) –6.90 (Lu³⁺)] and show a so-called Tetrad effect. The second protonation constants, K _{MH 2}L, change very little with the lanthanoid metal ions (logK _{MH 2}L=5.3–5.7). These results suggest that, in the first protonation process in ML, the proton attacks the nitrogen of NTMP rupturing the M-N of M(ntmp)^3–. The pattern of the change in the protonation constants of the EDTMP complexes with the atomic number of the lanthanoid is quite different from that of the NTMP complexes. This fact indicates that the manner of protonation of the EDTMP complexes differs from that of NTMP complexes. The protonation constants of yttrium complexes of NTMP and EDTMP agree with those of lanthanoid complexes, whereas those of scandium complexes deviate from the values predicted from its ionic radius.     

Relative efficiencies of substituted aromatic monocarboxylic acids as eluents in ion chromatographic separation of inorganic and organic anions

The eluent strengths of para, ortho and meta substituted hydroxy-, nitro-, amino- and sulfobenzoic acids in single column ion chromatographic separations of inorganic and organic anions have been evaluated and compared with benzoic acid.o-Sulfobenzoic acid turns out to be a stronger and efficient eluent compared to others for the separation and determination of monovalent (Cl^–, NO ₂ ^– , Br^–, NO ₃ ^– ) and divalent (SO ₄ ^2– , SeO ₄ ^2– , S₂O ₃ ^2– , S₂O ₆ ^2– ) inorganic anions. In addition it also functions as an appropriate mobile phase for the detection and quantification of some substituted benzoate ions in an aqueous medium.     

Transition metal compounds of the purinic isomer allopurinol. Part 1

Summary The synthesis, spectral and magnetic properties of a series of new compounds of Co^II, Ni^II and Cu^II with the purinic isomer allopurinol (L) are reported. The counterions employed were Cl^–, Br^–, NO ₃ ^– , SO ₄ ^2– , ClO ₄ ^– and MeCO ₂ ^– . The metal:ligand stoichiometries found for the compounds range from 11 to 13. Allopurinol exhibits two classes of coordination behaviour: neutral monodentate (M^II=Co, Ni and Cu; X^–=Cl or Br) and monoanionic bidentate for the compound [CuL(OH)]_n. The latter was obtained when the counterion used in the syntheses was NO ₃ ^– , SO ₄ ^2– , ClO ₄ ^– or MeCO ₂ ^– . The coordination behaviour of theN-pyrazolic ring atoms may relate to the interaction mode of this heterocyclic fragment with the xanthine oxidase metalloenzyme.     

Spectrophotometric determination of rhenium using 2-pyridyl thiourea

The reagent 2-pyridyl thiourea produces a reddish brown complex with rhenium in hydrochloric acid medium in the presence of tin(II) chloride. The complex shows absorption maxima at 405 nm, obeys Beer's law for a range of 1–16 ppm of rhenium. The sensitivity and molar absorptivity is found to be 0.0115g cm^–2 and 1.603×10⁴ 1 mol^–1 cm^–1 respectively showing an improvement over other sulphur-nitrogen bearing ligands. Composition found by Job's and mole ratio method, indicates that the complex contains metal and reagent in the ratio 12. Stability constant and stepwise formation constants of the complex have been evaluated by Harvey-Manning's method (logK _overall=8.825), Leden's method (logK _overall=8.3096), Rossotti-Rossotti's method (logK _overall=8.653) and Yatsimirskii's method (logK _overall=8.740). The relative error per 1% absolute photometric error is found to be 2.7%.     

Determination of Stability Constants of Copper(I) Chelates with 1,10-Phenanthroline by Thermal Lensing

Using investigations of the copper(I)–1,10-phenanthroline system as an example, it is shown that thermal lensing can be used for determining stability constants at a level of concentrations one–two orders of magnitude lower compared to conventional spectrophotometry, with better precision of measurements. The values of stability constants are log₂= 11.7 ± 0.7 without regard for stepwise chelation, and logK ₁= 5.9 ± 0.3, logK ₂= 5.4 ± 0.3, and log₂= 11.3 ± 0.6 taking into account stepwise chelation. It is shown that, when shifting from microgram to nanogram amounts of reactants in the determination of stability constants by thermal lensing, changes in the kinetic parameters of the reaction studied should be taken into account. The thermal-lens limit of detection of copper(I) is 2 × 10^–8M; the linear calibration range is 4 × 10^–8–2 × 10^–5M (488.0 nm, pump power 120 mW). The data obtained were used for determining copper(I) in the hydrogen sulfide layer of the Baltic Sea.     

Spectroscopic study of the complexation of an aza-15-crown-5 containing chromofluoroionophore with Ba2+ and Ca2+ cations

The complexation of 1-[(4-benzothiazolyl)phenyl]-4,7,10,13-tetraoxa-1-aza-cyclopenta-decane with Ba²⁺ and Ca²⁺ cations was investigated spectrophotometrically and spectrofluorometrically. The stability constants of the complexes formed are: for Ba²⁺ logK _st=3.17±0.01 (absorption) and logK _st=2.95±0.03 (fluorescence); for Ca²⁺ logK _st=3.71±0.02 (absorption) and logK _st=3.58±0.05 (fluorescence). Protonation of the ligand leads to fluorescence quenching. AM1 and PPP quantum chemical calculations were used to predict molecular geometry, proton affinities and the spectra of the compounds studied.Dedicated to Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Drexhage on the occasion of his 60th birthday     

Copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes of mono-oxocyclam(5-oxo-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane). Synthetic and potentiometric studies

Summary The macrocyclic mono-oxotetraamine, 5-oxo-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane (mono-oxocyclam=LH) has been prepared by reaction of methyl acrylate with 2,3,2-tetra(1,9-diamino-3,7-diazanonane). The protonation constants of the ligand are log K₁=9.40, log K₂=6.65 and log K₃=2.87 at 25 °C (I=0.1 mol dm^–3 NaClO₄). Detailed potentiometric studies of the interaction of the base with copper(II) and nickel(II) have been carried out. In the pH range 2.5–7.0 two complexes, [CuLH]²⁺ and [CuL]⁺, form; the deprotonated complex being 100% abundant at pH 7. For nickel(II), only [NiL]⁺ forms (log _11–1 = 3.90), the yellow low spin nickel complex reaching its maximum concentration above pH 6. The [CuL][ClO₄] · H₂O and [NiL][ClO₄] 0.5 H₂O complexes have been characterised in the solid state. The nickel(II) complex is square planar with a d-d band at 22625 cm^–1.     

Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Reaction of (Oxo)(hydroxo)molybdenumtetraphenylporphyrin with Pyridine

The reaction of meso-tetraphenylporphyrin with Mo(VI) oxide in boiling phenol resulted in a stable complex O=Mo(OH)TPP. Thermodynamics and kinetics of the reaction between (oxo)(hydroxo)molybdenumtetraphenyporphyrin with pyridine in toluene were studied by spectrophotometric method. This reaction was found to occur in three equilibrium elementary stages: replacement of OH^– by Py (K ₁=9.1 × 10³ l/mol, k ₁=5.25 s^–1 mol^–1 l), the formation of dication (dipyridine)(hydroxo)molybdenumtetraphenylporphyrin as a result of cleavage of a double bond Mo=O (K ²=39.3 l/mol, k ₂=1.83 × 10^–2 s^-1 mol^–1 l), and the formation of cationic complex[Mo(Py)₃TPP]³⁺ · 3OH^– (K ₃=1.0 l/mol, k ₃=1.19 × 10^–3 s^–1 mol^–1 l).__________Translated from Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 5, 2005, pp. 380–386.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Tipugina, Lomova, Motorina.     

Rate and Equilibrium Constants of Benzoyl Group Transfer between Pyridine N-Oxides

Kinetic characteristics of 19 transfer reactions of benzoyl group from N-benzoyloxypyridinium salts to pyridine N-oxides and 4-dimethylaminopyridine were studied in acetonitrile by the stopped-flow method. The rate of an identical reaction for 4-methoxypyridine was measured by dynamic NMR spectroscopy. For 5 other identical reactions the rates were estimated from Bronsted correlations. Equilibrium constants were estimated with the use of UV spectrophotometry (6), IR spectroscopy (2), from kinetic data (K _ij = k _ij /k _ji ) (2), and in one case as logK _i−j = logK _i−x − logK _j−x . The second order rate constants (k _ij ) varied in the range 10²–10⁵ l mol⁻¹ s⁻¹, the equilibrium constants (K _ij ) in the range 10²–10⁻²; the activation parameters (ΔH ^≠) were within 15–50 kJ mol⁻¹, (−ΔS ^≠) −20–110 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹. The reactions under study occur in a single stage following the concerted S_N2 mechanism through an early associative transition state. The benzoyl groups exchange rate and equilibrium are well described by simplified Marcus equation (omitting the quadratic term).__________Translated from Zhurnal Organicheskoi Khimii, Vol. 41, No. 5, 2005, pp. 788–792.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Rybachenko, Schroeder, Chotii, Lenska, Red’ko, Kovalenko.     

Coordination chemistry of alkali and alkaline earth cations: Synthesis and crystal structure of potassium(benzo-15-crown-5)2 [3,5-dinitrobenzoate(3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid)2]

The interaction of K(35-Dnb) (35-Dnb=3,5-dinitrobenzoate) with benzo-15-crown-5 (B15C5) in ethanol yields a charge-separated sandwich structured complex [K(B15C5)₂]⁺[35-Dnb(35-DnbH)₂]^– even when equimolar amounts of reactants were used and no external 35-DnbH was added to the reaction mixture. The complex (KC₄₉H₅₁O₂₈N₆, FW=1211.1), is monoclinic,P2₁/c,a=11.063(2),b=10.680(1),c=46.548(8) Å, =91.629(2)⁰,Z=4,D ₀=1.485 g/cm³,D _c=1.468 g/cm³, CuK =1.5418 Å, =17.01 cm^–1, 2<130⁰,F(000)=2520,T=298 K. FinalR for the 6618 observed reflections was 0.071. In the sandwich moiety, the K⁺ is 10-coordinated through all the oxygens of the crown molecules (K⁺–O, 2.76–3.11 Å). The 35-Dnb anion lies 5.3 Å below the lower crown mean plane and is charge separated with respect to K⁺ (K⁺–O^–>7 Å) but undergoes strong hydrogen bonding (2.59 and 2.49 Å) through each carboxylate oxygen with the carboxylic protons of two separate 35-DnbH molecules. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82014 (52 pages).     

A new route to the asymmetric Schiff base ligands. The ligand exchange in [Mo(CN)<Subscript>3</Subscript>O(salhy)]<Superscript>2−</Superscript> ion. Kinetics and mechanism

The kinetics of the ligand exchange in (PPh₄)₂[Mo(CN)₃O(salhy)]. 6H₂O (Hsalhy = salicylaldehyde hydrazone) by a solvent molecule and by 2,2-bipyridine (bpy) have been studied in EtOH. For the ligand exchange by a solvent molecule the pseudo-first order rate constant equals k _obs = 3.2 (±0.2) × 10^–3 s^–1 (t=25 °C), H =67 (± 7) kJ mol^–1, S =–75 (±23) J mol^–1 K^–1, while for the exchange by a bpy molecule k _obs=3.5 (±0.2) × 10^–3 s^–1 (t=25 °C), H =56 (±7) KJ mol^–1, S = –104 (±8) J mol^–1 K^–1. It was found, that all reactions proceed via the same mechanism which involves the chelate ring opening cis to the Mo=O bond. The mechanism of the reaction was proposed and was proved by the synthesis of (PPh₄)₂[Mo(CN)₃O(N-pic)]. 2.5H₂O (N-pic denotes that the nitrogen of picolinic acid is trans to Mo=O) by ligand exchange in EtOH, while in aqueous solution the O-pic analogue is formed exclusively.     

Determination of ion-pair formation constants of univalent metal–crown ether complex ions with anions in water using ion-selective electrodes: application of modified determination methods to several salts

Ion-pair formation constants (mol^–1 dm³ unit), K_MX for a univalent metal salt (MX) and K_MLX for its ion-pair complex (ML⁺X^–) with a crown ether (L) in water, were determined at various ionic strengths (I) and 25°C by potentiometry with ion-selective electrodes for MX=NaPic, NaMnO₄, NaBPh₄, KPic, and KMnO₄; and MLX=Na(18C6)Pic, K(18C6)Pic, and Na(18C6)BPh₄, where Pic^– and 18C6 denote a picrate ion and 18-crown-6 ether, respectively. Equations for analyzing I-dependence of logK_MLX and logK_MX were derived and fitted well to the I-dependence using a non-linear regression analysis. The equilibrium constants at I=0 mol dm^–3, K_MLX° and K_MX°, were simultaneously obtained from the analysis. The experimental values of K_MLX and K_MX were only in agreement with the values calculated from K_MLX° and K_MX°, respectively, in the ranges of higher I.     

On the discriminating and stability increasing properties of alizarin maroon in mixed-ligand complexes of yttrium(III)

The stability constants of the yttrium(III) mixed ligand complexes (1:1:1) containing alizarin maroon (azm) and as a second ligand salicylic acid (sa), 5-sulphosalicylic acid (ssa), 5-nitrosalicylic acid (nsa), 2,2-bipyridyl (bipy) and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) have been determined potentiometrically in 20% (v/v) ethanol-water medium (I=100 mmol dm^–3 NaClO₄, 25±0.1 °C). The complexation equilibria of the different biligand systems were demonstrated. All of these mixed-ligand complexes are considerably more stable than expected from purely statistical reasons. The results obtained were discussed in relation to the nature of the secondary ligands involved. For the equilibrium, Y(azm)₂ + Y(L)₂ 2 Y(azm)(L), the following constants, logX, were determined: Y(azm)(sa) 3.11 (0.46); Y(azm)(ssa) 2.76 (0.33); Y(azm)(nsa) 3.02 (0.48); Y(azm)(bipy) 3.96 (0.99); Yazm(phen) 4.33 (1.07). The constants given in parentheses correspond to logK _Y=[logK _Y(azm)(L) ^Y(azm) - log K _Y(L) ^Y ].

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Die stabilitätserhöhenden Eigenschaften von Alizarin-Maron in Yttrium(III)-Komplexen mit gemischten Liganden

Zusammenfassung Es wurden die Stabilitätskonstanten der 1:1:1-Yttrium(III)-Komplexe mit Alizari-Maron (azm) und mit einer Reihe weiterer Zweitliganden [Salizylsäure (sa), 5-Sulfosalizylsäure (ssa), 5-Nitrosalizylsäure (nsa), 2,2-bipyridyl (bipy) und 1,10-Phenanthrolin (phen)] potentiometrisch in 20% (v/v) Ethanol-Wasser (I=100 mmol dm^–3 NaClO₄,t=25±0.1 °C) bestimmt. Es werden die Komplexierungsgleichgewichte der verschiedenen Zweiligandensysteme angeführt. Alle gemischtligandigen Komplexe zeigten eine deutlich höhere Stabilinisse werden in Relation zur chemischen Natur der Sekundärliganden gesetzt. Für das Gleichgewicht Y(azm)₂ + Y(L)₂ 2 Y(azm)(L) wurden folgende Konstanten logX ermittelt: Y(azm)(sa) 3.11 (0.46); Y(azm)(ssa) 2.76 (0.33); Y(azm)(nsa) 3.02 (0.48); Y(azm)(bipy) 3.96 (0.99); Y(azm)(phen) 4.33 (1.07). Die Werte in Klammern entsprechen logK _Y=[logK _Y(L) ^Y –logK _Y(L) ^Y ].

     

Komplexe des vierwertigen Nickels mit o-Methylbenzamidoxim

Zusammenfassung Der Komplex des Ni²⁺ mit o-Methylbenzamidoxim (oMB), [Ni(oMB)₂], wurde mit H₂O₂ in Anwesenheit von Cu²⁺ oder unter Luftdurchblasen in alkalischer Lösung mit O₂ zu [Ni(oMB)₄] oxydiert. Die Ligandenzahl und die Bildungskonstante sindn=4 und lgK=7,33. Die Vierwertigkeit des Nickels wurde analytisch nachgewiesen. Die Oxydation verändert dasoMB nicht, wie aus dem IR-Spektrum ersichtlich ist. Die Geschwindigkeitskonstante istk=36,3 l/mol^–1 sec^–1 und entspricht einer bimolekularen Reaktion.

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Complexes of quadrivalent Ni with o-methylbenzamide oxime

The complex of Ni²⁺ with o-methylbenzamide oxime [Ni(oMB)₂] was oxidized to [Ni(oMB)₄] with H₂O₂ in the presence of Cu²⁺ or with O₂ by air-blowing in alkaline solution. The ligand number and the formation constant aren=4 and lgK=7.33, resp. It was proved analytically that nickel is 4-valent. The IR-spectra showed that the oxidation does not attackoMB. The speed constant isk=36.3 l/mole^–1 sec^–1, corresponding to a bimolecular reaction.

     

Kinetics and mechanism of the copper(II) promoted hydrolysis of the methyl ester of ethylenediaminemonoacetate

Summary Base hydrolysis of methyl ethylenediaminemonoacetate has been studied at I=0.1 mol dm^–3 (NaClO₄) over the pH range 7.4–8.8 at 25 °C. The proton equilibria of the ligand can be represented by the equations, where E is the free unprotonated ester species. Values of pK₁ and pK₂ are 4.69 andca. 7.5 at 25° (I=0.1 mol dm^–3). For base hydrolysis of EH⁺, k_OH=1.1×10³ dm³ mol^–1 s^–1 at 25 °C. The species E is shown to undergo lactamisation to give 2-oxopiperazine (k_lact ca. 1×10^–3 s^–1) at 25 °C. Formation of the lactam is indicated both by u.v. measurements and by isolation and characterisation of the compound.Base hydrolysis of the ester ligand in the complex [CuE]²⁺ has been studied over a range of pH and temperature, k _OH ²⁵ =9.3×10⁴ dm³ mol^–1 s^–1 with H=107 kJ mol^–1 and S ₂₉₈ =209 JK^–1 mol^–1. Base hydrolysis of [CuE]²⁺ is estimated to be some 10⁵5 fold faster than that of the free ester ligand. The results suggest that base hydrolysis occursvia a chelate ester species in which the methoxycarbonyl group of the ligand is bonded to copper(II).