Thermal, spectral and magnetic behaviour of 2,3,4-trimethoxybenzoates of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) AND Cu(II)

Four new complexes of 2,3,4-trimethoxybenzoic acid anion with manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) cations were synthesized, analysed and characterized by standard chemical and physical methods. 2,3,4-Trimethoxybenzoates of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) are polycrystalline compounds with colours typical for M(II) ions. The carboxylate group in the anhydrous complexes of Mn(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) is monodentate and in that of Cu(II) monohydrate is bidentate bridging one. The anhydrous complexes of Mn(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) heated in air to 1273 K are stable up to 505–517 K. Next in the range of 505–1205 K they decompose to the following oxides: Mn₃O₄, CoO, NiO. The complex of Cu(II) is stable up to 390 K, and next in the range of 390–443 K it loses one molecule of water. The final product of its decomposition is CuO. The solubility in water at 293 K is of the order of 10^–3 mol dm^–3 for the Mn(II) complex and 10^–4 mol dm^–3 for Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes. The magnetic moment values of Mn²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺ and Cu²⁺ ions in 2,3,4-trimethoxybenzoates experimentally determined in the range of 77–300 K change from 5.64–6.57 μB (for Mn²⁺), 4.73–5.17 μB (for Co²⁺), 3.26–3.35 μB (for Ni²⁺) and 0.27–1.42 μB (for Cu²⁺). 2,3,4-Trimethoxybenzoates of Mn(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) follow the Curie–Weiss law, whereas that of Cu(II) forms a dimer.     

Polymer complexes. LXXI. Spectroscopic studies,thermal properties,DNA binding and antimicrobial activity of polymer complexes

Polymer complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Mn(II), Cr(III) and Cd(II) were prepared by the reaction of 3‐allyl‐5‐[(4‐nitrophenylazo)]‐2‐thioxothiazolidine‐4‐one (HL) with metal ions. The structure of polymer complexes was characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV–Vis spectra, X‐ray diffraction analysis, magnetic susceptibility, conductivity measurements and thermal analysis. Reaction of HL with Co(II), Ni(II), Mn(II), Cr(III) and Cd(II) ions (acetate or chloride) give polymer complexes ( 1–5 ) with general stoichiometric [M(L)(O₂CCH₃)(H₂O)₂]_n (where L = anionic of HL and M = Co(II) (1) or Ni(II) (2) ), [Mn(HL)₂(OCOCH₃)₂]_n (3) , [Cr(L)₂(Cl)(H₂O)]_n (4) and [Cd(HL)(O₂CCH₃)₂]_n (5) . The value of HOMO–LUMO energy gap (ΔE) for forms (A‐C) of monomer (HL) is 2.529, 2.296 and 2.235 eV, respectively. According to ΔE value, compound has minimum ΔE is the more stable, so keto hydrazone form (C) is more stable than the other forms (azo keto form (A), azo enol form (B)). The interaction between HL, polymer complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Mn(II), Cr(III) and Cd(II) with Calf thymus DNA showed hypochromism effect. The HL and its polymer complexes were tested against some bacterial and fungal species. The results showed that the Cr(III) polymer complex (4) has more antibacterial activity than HL and polymer complexes (1–3 and 5) against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhimurium.     

Spectral, magnetic and biological studies of 1,4-dibenzoyl-3-thiosemicarbazide complexes with some first row transition metal ions

The ligand 1,4-dibenzoyl-3-thiosemicarbazide (DBtsc) forms complexes [M(DBtsc-H)(SCN)] [M = Mn(II), Co(II) or Zn(II)], [M(DBtsc-H) (SCN)(H₂O)] [M = Ni(II) or Cu(II)], [M(DBtsc-H)Cl] [M = Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) or Zn(II)] and [Mn(DBtsc)Cl₂], which have been characterized by elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility measurements, UV/Vis, IR,¹H and¹³C NMR and FAB mass spectral data. Room temperature ESR spectra of the Mn(II) and Cu(II) complexes yield <g> values, characteristic of tetrahedral and square planar complexes respectively. DBtsc and its soluble complexes have been screened against several bacteria, fungi and tumour cell lines.     

Spectral and Thermal Studies of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) Complexes with 3-methylglutaric Acid

Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) 3-methylglutarates were prepared as solids with general formula MC₆ H₈ O₄ ×n H₂ O, where n =0–8. Their solubilities in water at 293 K were determined (7.0×10⁻² −4.2×10⁻³ mol dm⁻³ ). The IR spectra were recorded and thermal decomposition in air was investigated. The IR spectra suggest that the carboxylate groups are mono- or bidentate. During heating the hydrated complexes lose some water molecules in one (Mn, Co, Ni, Cu) or two steps (Cd) and then mono- (Cu) or dihydrates (Mn, Co, Ni) decompose to oxides directly (Mn, Cu, Co) or with intermediate formation of free metals (Co, Ni). Anhydrous Zn(II) complex decomposes directly to the oxide ZnO. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Complexation of Zn<Subscript>2</Subscript>[Fe(CN)<Subscript>6</Subscript>] with M<Superscript>2+</Superscript> (M = Mn,Co, Ni,Cu, Cd) in Zn<Subscript>2</Subscript>[Fe(CN)<Subscript>6</Subscript>] gelatin-immobilized matrices

Electrophilic substitution reactions Zn²⁺ M²⁺ (M = Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Cd) in thin gelatin layers with immobilized zinc(II) hexacyanoferrate brought in contact with the aqueous solutions of d-element chlorides are studied. In all cases (except for Mn(II)), Zn atoms are partially replaced by all metals in question with the formation of the corresponding binuclear ZnM hexacyanoferrates(II). No complete replacement of Zn(II) to mononuclear hexacyanoferrate(II) of substituting metal occurs in neither of the cases.Translated from Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 2, 2005, pp. 110–116. Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Tatarintseva, Mikhailov, Naumkina, Lygina.     

Polarographische Untersuchungen in Benzoylfluorid

Zusammenfassung Das polarographische Verhalten der Perchlorate von Tl(I), Zn(II), Cd(II), Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) sowie des Bisbiphenylchrom(I)-jodids und des Ferrocens wurde in wasserfreiem Benzoylfluorid (0,1m-Tetrabutylammoniumperchlorat) untersucht. Die bei 25 °C gegen die gesätt. wäßr. Kalomelelektrode gemessenen Halbwellenpotentiale wurden auf die Bisbiphenylchrom(I)-jodid-Skala bezogen. Die Art der Abscheidung an der Elektrode wird beschrieben.

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Polarographic investigations in benzoyl fluoride

Polarographic investigations have been carried out on perchlorates of Tl(I), Zn(II), Cd(II), Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and of bisbiphenylchromium(I)-iodide and ferrocene in anhydrous benzoyl fluoride (0,1m-tetrabutylammonium perchlorate). The half-wave potentials determined at 25 °C vs. the aqueous saturated calomel electrode are referred to the bisbiphenyl-chromium(I)-iodide-scale. The nature of the reduction at the electrode is described.

     

Organic acid solutions in the chromatography of inorganic ions. VII. Cation exchange of Mg(II), Ca(II), Sr(II), Ba(II), Mn(II), Cd(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cu(II) and Fe(III) in succinate media

Summary The cation-exchange behaviour of Mg(II), Ca(II), Sr(II), Ba(II), Mn(II), Cd(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cu(II) and Fe(III) in succinate media at various concentrations and pH, was studied with Dowex 50 WX8 resin (200–400 mesh) in the NH ₄ ⁺ form. As examples separations of Cd(II)/Co(II), Cd (II)/Ni(II), Fe(III)/Cu(II)/Ni(II) and Mg(II)/Ca(II)/Sr(II)/Ba(II) have been achieved.This work was supported by C.N.R. of Italy.     

Spectral, magnetic and thermal investigations of some d-electron element 3-methoxy-4-methylbenzoates

Conditions for the preparation of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) 3-methoxy-4-methylbenzoates were investigated and their quantitative composition and magnetic moments were determined. The IR spectra and powder diffraction patterns of the complexes prepared of general formula M(C₉H₉O₃)₂·nH₂O (n=2 for Mn, Co n=1 for Ni, Cu, n=0 for Zn, Cd) were prepared and their thermal decomposition in air was studied. Their solubility in water at 293 K is of the order 10^–2 (Mn)–10^–4 (Cu) mol dm^–3. IR spectra of the prepared 3-methoxy-4-methylbenzoates suggest that carboxylate groups are bidentate bridging. The magnetic moments for the paramagnetic complexes of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) attain values 5.50, 4.45, 3.16 and 1.79 B. M., respectively. During heating the hydrated complexes lose crystallization water molecules in one step and then the anhydrous complexes decompose directly to oxides MO and Mn3O4. Only Co(II) complex decomposes to Co₃O₄ with intermediate formation CoO.     

2-{[1-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)methylidene]amino}benzoic acid immobilized Amberlite XAD-16 as metal extractant

2-{[1-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)methylidene]amino}benzoic acid (DMABA) was loaded on Amberlite XAD-16 (AXAD-16) via azo linker and the resulting resin AXAD-16-DMABA explored for enrichment of Zn(II), Mn(II), Ni(II), Pb(II), Cd(II), Cu(II), Fe(III) and Co(II). The optimum pH values for extraction are 6.5-7.0, 5.0-6.0, 5.5-7.5, 5.0-6.5, 6.5-8.0, 5.5-7.0, 4.0-5.0 and 6.0-7.0, respectively. The sorption capacity was found between 97 and 515 μmol g⁻¹ and the preconcentration factors from 100 to 450. Tolerance limits for foreign species are reported. The kinetics of sorption is fast as t_1/2 is ≤5 min. The chelating resin can be reused for 50 cycles of sorption-desorption without any significant change (<1.5%) in the sorption capacity. The limit of detection values (blank +3 s) are 1.12, 1.38, 1.76, 0.67, 0.77, 2.52, 5.92 and 1.08 μg L⁻¹ for Zn(II), Mn(II), Ni(II), Pb(II), Cd(II), Cu(II), Fe(III) and Co(II), respectively. The enrichment on AXAD-16-DMABA coupled with monitoring by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS) is used to determine all the metal ion ions in river and synthetic water samples, Co in vitamin tablets and Zn in milk samples.     

Synthesis,characterization and antimicrobial activity of a new macrocycle and its transition metal complexes

The semicarbazone (L¹) has been prepared by reaction of semicarbazide and glutaraldehyde (2 : 1) in distilled water and methanol (1 : 1). The reaction of semicarbazide, glutaraldehyde and diethyl oxalate in distilled water and methanol gave Schiff-base L², 1,2,4,7,9,10-hexaazacyclo-pentadeca-10,15-dien-3,5,6,8-tetraone. Complexes of first row transition metal ions Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) have also been synthesized. The ligand and its complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic moment measurements, IR, ¹H NMR, UV–Visible spectra and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Molar conductance values show that the complexes of Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Mn(II) and Co(II) are 1 : 2 electrolytes. On the basis of electronic spectral studies and molar conductance measurements an octahedral structure has been proposed for Mn(II) and Co(II) complexes, tetrahedral for Zn(II) complex and square planar for Ni(II) and Cu(II). The thermal behavior of the compounds, studied by TGA in a nitrogen atmosphere up to 800°C, reveal that the complexes have higher thermal stability than the macrocycle. All the synthesized compounds and standard drugs kanamycin (antibacterial) and miconazole (antifungal) have been screened against bacterial strains Staphylococcus areus, Escherichia coli and fungal strains Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger. The metal complexes inhibit growth of bacteria to a greater extent than the ligand.     

Synthesis and characterization of metal 2-pyridine carboxaldehyde-N-methyl-N-2-pyridyl hydrazone complexes and their microbiological activity

Complexes of Cu(II), Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Hg(II), Cd(II) and Rh(III) with 2-pyridine carboxaldehyde-N-methyl-N-2-pyridylhydrazone ( pamph) have been prepared and characterized. The new complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, conductivity and magnetic measurements, IR, UV–vis and ¹H NMR spectroscopic methods. The microbiological activity of the complexes was investigated against bacteria and fungi. Most of the complexes studied appear to be active against bacteria while all are active against fungi. The Cu, Cd and Hg complexes exhibit the highest activity against both bacteria and fungi.     

Bis[(1-methyl-1-benzoylhydrazonoethyl)cyclopentadienyl]iron and its complexes with transition metals

The organometallic ligand derived from ferrocene(H₂L), bis(1-methyl-1-benzoylhydrazonoethyl)cyclopentadienyl] iron has been prepared. A series of transition metal complexes: ML [M = Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), CU(II) and Mn(II)] and M(H₂L)Cl₂ [M = Co(II), Ni(II), Cd(II) and Mn(II)] were obtained by reaction of the ligand with metal(II) acetates and chlorides respectively. The data of elemental analyses, IR, UV, NMR, molar conductance, TG and DTA show that the ligand coordinates in the enolic form with M(OAC)₂ and in the keto form with MCl₂, and that the CN bond in complexes became very strong and much more thermostable than in the ligand due to forming the chelate ring.     

Chemically modified silica gel with aminothioamidoanthraquinone for solid phase extraction and preconcentration of Pb(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II) and Cd(II)

Silica gel chemically bonded with aminothioamidoanthraquinone was synthesized and characterized. The metal sorption properties of modified silica were studied towards Pb(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II) and Cd(II). The determination of metal ions was carried out on FAAS. For batch method, the optimum pH ranges for Pb(II), Cu(II) and Cd(II) extraction were ≥3 but for Ni(II) and Co(II) extraction were ≥4. The contact times to reach the equilibrium were less than 10 min. The adsorption isotherm fitted the Langmuir's model showed the maximum sorption capacities of 0.56, 0.30, 0.15, 0.12 and 0.067 mmol/g for Pb(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II) and Cd(II), respectively. In the flow system, a column packed modified silica at 20 mg for Pb(II) and Cu(II), 50 mg for Cd(II), 60 mg for Co(II), Ni(II) was studied at a flow rate of 4 and 2.5 mL/min for Ni(II). The sorbed metals were quantitatively eluted by 1% HNO₃. No interference from Na⁺, K⁺, Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Cl⁻ and SO₄²⁻ at 10, 100 and 1000 mg/L was observed. The application of this modified silica gel to preconcentration of pond water, tap water and drinking water gave high accuracy and precision (%R.S.D. ≤ 9). The method detection limits were 22.5, 1.0, 2.9, 0.95, 1.1 μg/L for Pb(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II) and Cd(II), respectively.     

Potentiometric studies on the complexes of tetracycline (TC) and oxytetracyclin (OTC) with some metal ions

Summary The interaction of Cr(III), Mn(II), Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), Pb(II), Al(III), and UO₂(II) ions with tetracycline (TC) were studied by potentiometricpH titrations. The formation constants of the different binary complexes formed in such systems have been determined at 25±0.1°C and =0.1 moll^–1 (NaNO₃). PotentiometricpH equilibrium measurements have been made under the same conditions for the interaction of oxytetracycline (OTC) and Cu(II), Cd(II), Pb(II), and UO₂(II). The formation of (1:1) binary complexes are inferred from the potentiometricpH tritration curves. The protonation constants ofTC andOTC were also determined under the same conditions and refined (ESAB2M computer program). The transition metal stability constants are consistent with the Irving-Williams series.

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Potentiometrische Untersuchungen der Komplexe von Tetracyclin (TC) and Oxytetracyclin (OTC) mit einigen Metall-Ionen

Zusammenfassung Die Wechselwirkungen von Cr(III), Mn(II), Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), Pb(II), Al(III) und UO₂(II) Ionen mit Tetracyclin (TC) wurden mittels potentiometrischerpH-Titrationen untersucht. Die Komplexbildungskonstanten wurden bei 25±0.1°C und =0.1 mol/1(NaNO₃) bestimmt. Unter den gleichen Bedingungen wurden die Komplexierung von Cu(II), Cd(II), Pb(II) und UO₂(II) mit Oxytetracyclin (OTC) mittel potentiometrischerpH Gleichgewichtsmessungen untersucht. Aus den potentiometrischenpH-Titrationskurven ergab sich die Bildung von (1:1) binären Komplexen. Die Protonierungskonstanten vonTC undOTC wurden ebenfalls bestimmt und rechnerisch verfeinert (ESAB2M Computer Programm). Die Stabilitätskonstanten für die Übergangsmetalle stimmen mit der Irving-Williams Reihe überein.

     

Polarographische und oszillopolarographische Untersuchungen in Trimethylphosphat

Zusammenfassung Das polarographische und oszillopolarographische Verhalten der Perchlorate von Tl(I), Rb(I), K(I), Na(I), Ba(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) sowie von Bisbiphenylchrom(I) jodid wurde in wasserfr. Trimethylphosphat (0,1M-Tetraäthylammoniumperchlorat) untersucht. Die Halbwellenpotentiale bei 25° gegen die gesättigte wäßr. Kalomelelektrode werden auf die Bisbiphenylchrom(I)jodid-Skala bezogen.Die Beziehung zwischen Donorzahl des Lösungsmittels undE _1/2 ist erfüllt. Eine Ausnahme, welche auf Chelatbildung zurückzuführen sein dürfte, bilden die in Trimethylphosphat gemessenen Werte für Mn(II), Co(II) und Ni(II).

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Polarographic and oscillopolarographic investigations in trimthhyl phosphate

Polarographic and oscillopolarographic investigations have been carried out on the perchlorates of Tl(I), Rb(I), K(I), Na(I), Ba(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and of bisbiphenylchromium(I)iodide in anhydrous trimethylphosphate (0,1M tetraethylammoniumperchlorate). The half-wave potentials at 25° vs. the aqueous saturated calomel electrode are referred to the bisbiphenylchromium(I)iodide-scale. The relationship between donor number of the solvent andE _1/2 is observed. An exception is given for Mn(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) in trimethylphosphate, which is regarded as due to chelate formation.

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Thermal decomposition of some linear trinuclear schiff base complexes with acetate bridges

Ni(II)–M(II)–Ni(II) nuclear structured complexes were prepared from N,N’-bis(salicylidene)-1,3-propanediamine (LH2) and its derivatives N,N’-bis(salicylidene)-2,2’-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine (LDMH₂) and N,N’-bis(salicylidene)-2-hydroxy-1,3-propanediamine (LOH3), where M represents one of the following metal ions; Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II). Two different μ-bridges are found between the metal nucleus of the complexes. The phenolic oxygens and acetate ions tend to form μ-bridges between the terminal Ni(II) ions and central metal(II) ion. The coordinatively bonded DMF molecules, in the complexes, were observed to abandon the structure between 160–180°C. Further heating resulted primarily in the thermal decomposition of the complexes above 310°C, whereas metal oxide residue mixtures were observed above 650°C.     

4-{[(2-Hydroxyphenyl)imino]methyl}-1,2-benzenediol (HIMB) anchored Amberlite XAD-16: Preparation and applications as metal extractants

Amberlite XAD-16 was loaded with 4-{[(2-hydroxyphenyl)imino]methyl}-1,2-benzenediol (HIMB) via azo linker and the resulting resin AXAD-16-HIMB explored for enrichment of Zn(II), Mn(II), Ni(II), Pb(II), Cd(II), Cu(II), Fe(III) and Co(II) in the pH range 5.0-8.0. The sorption capacity was found between 56 and 415 μmol g⁻¹ and the preconcentration factors from 150 to 300. Tolerance limits for foreign species are reported. The kinetics of sorption is not slow, as t_1/2 is ≤15 min. The chelating resin can be reused for seventy cycles of sorption-desorption without any significant change (<2.0%) in the sorption capacity. The limit of detection values (blank + 3 s) are 1.72, 1.30, 2.56, 2.10, 0.44, 2.93, 2.45 and 3.23 μg l⁻¹ for Zn, Mn, Ni, Pb, Cd, Cu, Fe and Co, respectively. The enrichment on AXAD-16-HIMB coupled with flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS) monitoring is used to determine the metal ion ions in river and synthetic water samples, Co in vitamin tablets and Zn in powdered milk samples.     

Novel complexes of Co2+, Ni2+, and Cu2+ with N-(phosphonomethyl)aminosuccinic acid

Complexes of Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, and Cu²⁺ with N-(phosphonomethyl)aminosuccinic acid (H₄PMAS) of general formula Na₂MPMAS·nH₂O [M=Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), n—number of water molecules] were synthesized. Based on interpretation of diffusion reflectance spectroscopy, structure of all complexes is based on distorted octahedral. Analysis of IR spectra of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) N-(phosphonomethyl)aminosuccinates demonstrated that metal ions are coordinated to the ligand through nitrogen atom of the imino group, oxygen atoms of the α- and β-carboxyl groups as well as oxygen atom of the phosphonic group of the H₄PMAS. We demonstrated that thermal stability of complexes increases in sequence Cu(II) < Ni(II) < Co(II), obviously as a result of change over from the dimeric to polymeric character of the initial complex. Complete decomposition of ligand occurs at these temperatures and is accompanied by release of H₂O, CO₂, and NO₂. The final products of thermal decomposition of the complexes are mixtures of oxides and phosphates of respective metals.     

Coordination behaviour of nicotinamide: an infrared spectroscopic study

A series of Hofmann-type complexes containing two nicotinamide(nia) molecules attached to transition metal (II) (M) tetracyanonickelate frame with the formula: M(nia)₂Ni(CN)₄ (where M=Mn, Co, Ni, Cu or Cd) have been synthesised for the first time. Metal (II) halide complexes of nicotinamide complexes of the type [M(nia)₂X₂ (M=Cd, Ni, Cu, Hg; X=Cl, Br) and Ni(nia)₄Br₂ nia=nicotinamide] have also synthesised. The FTIR spectra are reported in the 4000-400 cm⁻¹ region. Vibrational assignments are given for all the observed bands. The analysis of the vibrational spectra indicates that there are some structure-spectra correlations. A pronounced change was observed in the N-H stretching frequencies of the NH₂ group. It is proposed that the amide NH₂ group influence by the intramolecular hydrogen bond in the complexes. The coordination effect on the nicotinamide modes is analysed.     

Binary and ternary complexes of Cd(II) involving triethylenetetramine and selected amino acids and DNA units

The formation equilibria of the binary complex of cadmium(II) with triethylenetetramine (Trien) and of ternary complexes Cd(Trien)L, where L refers to amino acids, DNA constituents and related compounds have been investigated. Cd(II) was found to form a highly stable complex with Trien. The acid-base equilibria of Cd(Trien)²⁺ were characterized. Ternary complexes of amino acids and DNA constituents are formed through stepwise mechanism, whereby Trien binds to Cd(II), followed by interaction with ligand (L), whereas thiol-containing ligands form ternary complexes through a simultaneous mechanism. The formation constants of the complexes were determined at 25 °C and , = 0.1M NaNO₃. The participation of different ligand functional groups in the complex-formation was examined.