Transformations of the Bis(thiourea)gold(I) Complex in Alkaline Medium and Interaction of Thiourea with HAuCl4


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Abstract

The interaction of AuCl4- with thiourea (tu) at various Сtu/СAu ratios and transformations of the bis(thiourea)gold(I) complex in an alkaline aqueous solution have been studied. Both processes lead to a set of products. It has been demonstrated that formamidine disulfide is not the major product of thiourea oxidation. The precipitate forming upon the treatment of AuCl4- with an alkali contains Au2S and an organic part, which is likely a polymeric compound [Au(tu-H)]n.

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I. V. Mironov

Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Siberian Branch; Novosibirsk State University

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Email: imir@niic.nsc.ru
Russian Federation, Novosibirsk, 630090; Novosibirsk, 630090

E. V. Makotchenko

Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Siberian Branch; Novosibirsk State University

Email: imir@niic.nsc.ru
Russian Federation, Novosibirsk, 630090; Novosibirsk, 630090

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