Reactivity of α,α-dipyrrolylmethene in reactions with some Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes

Reactivity of 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethyl-4,4′dibutyldipyrrolylmethene (HL) in reactions Co(II) and Cu(II) acetates, acetylacetonates, and valinates in DMF (298.15 K) was estimated by spectrophotometric and calorimetric titration methods. The product of the exchange reaction between HL and Co acetate or acetylacetonate was found to be CoL2 complex. With an excess of Cu(II) acetate or acetylacetonate, the reaction resulted in mixed-ligand complexes CuL(AcO) and CuL(Acac), while with an excess of HL, the CuL2 complex was formed. Irrespective of the reagent concentration ratios, the exchange reactions with Cu(II) and Co(II) valinates gave ML(Val) complexes. Thermodynamic parameters of HL reactions with Cu(II) and Co(II) acetates, acetylacetonates, and valinates were determined.