Complexes of zinc(II) and cadmium(II) with 2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glycero-D
-talo heptonic acid (HMa) and 2-(benzylamino)-2-deoxy-D-glycero-D-talo
heptonic acid (BnMa) have been obtained. The complexes were character
ized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and X-ray powder diffracti
on. These complexes have a 1:2 metal-to-ligand ratio and an octahedral
structure. Coordination occurs through the nitrogen atom of the amino
group and oxygen atoms of the bridging carboxylate group. The thermal
behaviour of the complexes has also been studied.