A 1,5-dicarboxylic substituted 6-oxoverdazyl free radical was synthesized fromethyl glyoxylate and tert-butyl carbazate.  The presence of the oxygen atoms on the carboxylate side groups may modify the ability of the verdazyl to coordinate with metal ions.  By changing the structure of the R groups containing the carboxylate side groups, it may be possible to influence the manner in which the molecule interacts with the metal ions, allowing greater control over the types of complexes formed.  The carboxylate side chains may also increase the solubility of the free radical in water, thereby making it more flexible in terms of the types of applications it can be used for.  We present details of the synthesis and characterization of the free radical along with initial studies of the coordination chemistry.

Synthesis and coordination of 1,5-dicarboxylic substituted 6-oxoverdazyl free radical

239th National Meeting (2010)

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