A series of N 2 S 2-Cu(II) complexes based on N,N′-bis(alkylthiocarbamate)butane-2,3-diimine ligands have been synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic, electrochemical, and single crystal x-ray diffraction methods. This class of ligands contains a conjugated N 2 S 2 chelate framework with a non-coordinating, terminal alkoxy (-OR) group. Ligands and Cu(II) complexes were investigated for R = Me, Et, n Pr, i Pr, and octyl. Additionally, N,N′bis(ethylthiocarbamate)hexane-3,4-diimine and its Cu(II) complex were analyzed. Single crystal x-ray diffraction studies on all six Cu(II) complexes confirm a square planar Cu(II) environment with no significant changes in the core structure as a function of R. Spectroscopic studies are consistent with a similar electronic environment in all complexes. However, electrochemical investigations reveal significant shifts in the Cu (II/I) and Cu (III/II) reduction potentials throughout the series. The complexes are analogues of the well-known bis(thiosemicarbazone) Cu(II) which contain a similar donor core with terminal, non-coordinating amines. Substitution of the terminal amines of bis(thiosemicarbazones) with the alkoxy groups of N,N′bis(alkylthiocarbamate)butane-2,3-diimines allows tuning of redox potentials with minimal changes in the physical and electronic structure.