Abstract
The complex-formation equilibria between copper(II), nickel(II), cobalt(II) and zinc(II) and cycloserine (n-s-amino-Svtsoxazolidone, C3H602N2)were investigated potentimetrically. It was found that cycloserine forms 1: 1 and 1: 2 (metal ion: ligand)complexes. The ternary complex of Cu" with nitrilotriacetic acid and cycloserine was investigated potentiometrically and spectrophotometrically. The probable bonding in the chelated compounds formed in aqueous solution was deduced. The formation constants follow the Irving- Williams series.