The Cu(II)-atenolol complex was prepared, and characterized by element
al analysis and spectroscopic techniques (via. IR, electronic and EPR
spectra). The spectral results obtained indicate tetrahedral geometry
around the Cu(II) ion. An indirect atomic absorption spectrometric met
hod was undertaken to estimate atenolol in pharmaceutical preparations
, based on its reaction with Cu2+ in alkaline medium. The method is si
mple, rapid, accurate and sensitive.