Mechanismus der Bildung und des Zerfalls von Amidkomplexen, I Kupfer (II) und N, N′‐Diglycylpropylendiamin

Abstract
The kinetics of the formation and dissociation of the copper (II) complex with N, N′‐Diglycyl‐propylendiamine has been studied. In the formation reaction an intermediate was observed, the structure and reactivity of which is discussed. The rate of dissociation of the complex is proportional to [H+]2. This is explained by a rapid proton addition to one of the amino groups, followed by the slow reaction of a second proton with the coordinated amide group. The effect of acetate buffer, which increases the dissociation rate, is discussed.