This thesis deals with the synthetic route and analysis of a
copper(I) complex of adenine in order to determine its
stoichiometry and stability. The individual intermediates and
the product of the synthesis, the Cu(I)Ade complex, were
analysed using FTIR and NMR spectroscopic methods. The
synthesis of the Cu(I)Ade complex was performed in various
solvents (CH3CN, DCM, DMSO, ethanol). The thesis focuses on the
synthesis in ethanol. To avoid possible disproportionation and
oxidation of the copper cation caused by air humidity and the
presence of oxygen in the reaction mixture, the synthesis of
the intermediate [Cu(CH3CN)4]ClO4 and Cu(I)Ade was performed in
an inert atmosphere and in degassed solvents. The oxidation
state of copper was analysed using 63Cu NMR and EPR
spectroscopy. The formation of the Cu(I)Ade complex was
confirmed by MS spectrometry.