Abstract: | Synthesis and characterization of a new Pt(II)–mimosine complex are described. Elemental, mass spectrometry and thermal analyses for the complex are consistent with the formula PtCl2(C8H10N2O4)]·1.5H2O. 13C NMR, 15N NMR and infrared spectroscopy indicate coordination of the ligand to Pt(II) through the N and O atoms in a square-planar geometry. The final residue after thermal treatment was identified as metallic Pt. The complex is soluble in dimethylsulfoxide. |