Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, X-ray structure and magnetic properties of [Cu(hmquin-7-COOH)2(MeOH)] complex

The reaction of copper(II) chloride dihydrate and 8-hydroxy-2-methylquinoline-7-carboxylic acid (Hhmquin-7-COOH) leads to [Cu(hmquin-7-COOH)2(MeOH)]. The compound has been studied by IR, UV-Vis, EPR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. X-ray studies confirm bidentate coordination mode of the hmquin-7-COOH anions via the pyridine nitrogen atom and deprotonated hydroxyl group. The COOH groups of the hmquin-7-COOH ligands are potentially available for further conjugation. The title complex has been additionally studied by magnetic measurement. The TDDFT/PCM calculations have been employed to discuss the electronic spectrum of [Cu(hmquin-7-COOH)2(MeOH)] in more detail.