Complexes of N,N-Di-(β-hydroxyethyl)-dithiocarbamate with transition and post transition elements

The complexation tendencies of N,N-di-(β-hydroxyethyl)-dithiocarbamic acid [DEADTCH, (CH2CH2OH)2NCSSH] towards a large number of metal ions have been examined. The complexes formed with transition and post-transition metal ions in slightly acidic and neutral solutions have the general formula M(DEADTC)x, where x is the valence state of the metal, M=Cr(III), Fe(III), Co(III), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), Tl(I), and Tl(III). In addition the interesting mixed ligand complex ClHg(DEADTC) was prepared. These complexes have been characterised through X-ray, magnetic, conductance and spectral (UV and IR) measurements. © 1978 Springer-Verlag.