Vibrational and electronic spectra of [Cu(l-ornithinato)2Cl2]·2H2O

The FTIR and FT-Raman spectra of a Cu(II) complex of ornithine of composition [Cu(l-ornithinato)2Cl2]·2H2O were recorded and analyzed in relation to its structural peculiarities and by comparison with the spectra of ornithine hydrochloride and of other bis(amino acid) complexes of Cu(II). The electronic spectrum of the complex is also briefly discussed.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► FTIR and FT-Raman spectra of [Cu(l-ornithinato)2Cl2]·2H2O were recorded. ► Spectra were assigned on the basis of the known crystal structure. ► Electronic spectra were also recorded and briefly discussed.