Vibrational spectra of the Cu(II) complexes of l-asparagine and l-glutamine

The infrared and Raman spectra of the copper(II) complexes [Cu(l-asn)2] and [Cu(l-gln)2] (l-asn = l-asparagine; l-gln = l-glutamine), were recorded and analyzed in relation to its structural peculiarities. Some comparisons between the spectra of these complexes and with those of related systems are made. The characteristics of the carboxylate and amide groups of the bonded ligands are discussed in detail.