A novel tetraoxime and its dinuclear and tetranuclear transition metal complexes

A new bis(dioxime) ligand (H₄L) containing the diphenyl ether moiety has been prepared by reacting 3,3,4,4-tetraaminodiphenyl ether (1) with 2,3-butanedione monoxime (2). Dinuclear copper(II) and cobalt(III) complexes of H₄L exhibit a metal–ligand ratio of 2:1 and the ligand coordinates through the 4 nitrogen atoms, as do most bis(dioximes). The [Cu₂(H₂L)](ClO₄)₂ molecule coordinates to the other two copper(II) ions through the deprotonated oximate oxygens to yield a tetranuclear structure, doubly-bridged by the oximate groups in a cis arrangement. The structure of bis(dioxime) and its complexes were identified by elemental analyses, ¹H-, ¹³C-n.m.r, i.r and m.s. spectral data.     

Studies on mixed ligand complexes involving ligands of biological importance [Ni(II), Zn(II) or Cd(II)-1,10-phenanthroline — or 2,2′-bipyridyl-histidine]

The formation of mixed ligand complexes of the title metal ions with 1,10-phenanthroline (Phen) or 2,2-bipyridyl (Bipy) in presence of histidine (His) has been studied pH-metrically. The stepwise formation of 111 mixed ligand complexes has been inferred from the potentiometric titration curves. Initially, a 11 metal—Phen or—Bipy complex is formed in the lower buffer region and then the addition ofHis takes place resulting in 111 ternary complex formation. The formation constants (K _MAL ) of the resulting mixed ligand complexes have been calculated at 30±1°C (=0.1 KNO₃) and the values have been found to be higher than the formation constants of 12 and lower than those of 11 metal—His complexes. The order of stability in terms of metal ions follows the order, Ni(II)>Zn(II)>Cd(II).With 2 Figures     

Morpholine complexes of copper(II) alkanoates and chloroacetates

Summary Morpholine complexes of copper(II) alkanoates and chloroacetates of formula Cu(O₂CR)₂(Morph)_n (where R = H, Me, Et, n-Pr, i-Pr, n-Bu, i-Bu, CH₂Cl, CHCl₂ and CCl₃; Morph = Morpholine and n=1 and/or 2) have been isolated by the direct interaction of morpholine with the respective copper(II) carboxylates in a suitable organic medium and characterized by elemental analyses and various physicochemical techniques. Molecular weight determinations show that 11 complexes are dimeric whereas 21 complexes are monomeric in solution. Electronic spectra and magnetic moments suggest that 11 complexes are dinuclear carboxylate bridged species while 21 addition complexes have atrans-octahedral configuration. The i.r. spectra indicate that morpholine behaves as a monodentate ligand and coordinates through its nitrogen atom.     

Novel repaglinide complexes with manganese(II), iron(III), copper(II) and zinc(II): Spectroscopic,DFT characterization and electrochemical behaviour

Novel transition metal complexes with the repaglinide ligand [2-ethoxy-4-[N-[1-(2piperidinophenyl)-3-methyl-1-1butyl] aminocarbonylmethyl]benzoic acid] (HL) are prepared from chloride salts of manganese(II), iron(III), copper(II), and zinc(II) ions in water-alcoholic media. The mononuclear and non-electrolyte [M(L)₂(H₂O)₂]?nH₂O (M = Mn²⁺, n = 2, M = Cu²⁺, n = 5 and M = Zn²⁺, n = 1) and [M(L)₂(H₂O)(OH)]?H₂O (M = Fe³⁺) complexes are obtained with the metal:ligand ratio of 1:2 and the L-deprotonated form of repaglinide. They are characterized using the elemental and molar conductance. The infrared, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra show the coordination mode of the metal ions to the repaglinide ligand. Magnetic susceptibility measurements and electronic spectra confirm the octahedral geometry around the metal center. The experimental values of FT-IR, ¹H, NMR, and electronic spectra are compared with theoretical data obtained by the density functional theory (DFT) using the B3LYP method with the LANL2DZ basis set. Analytical and spectral results suggest that the HL ligand is coordinated to the metal ions via two oxygen atoms of the ethoxy and carboxyl groups. The structural parameters of the optimized geometries of the ligand and the studied complexes are evaluated by theoretical calculations. The order of complexation energies for the obtained structures is as follows:

$$Fe(III) complex < Cu(II) complex < Zn(II) complex < Mn(II) complex.$$

The redox behavior of repaglinide and metal complexes are studied by cyclic voltammetry revealing irreversible redox processes. The presence of repaglinide in the complexes shifts the reduction potentials of the metal ions towards more negative values.

     

Effect of alkali ions (Na+, K+) on the solvent extraction of uranium(VI) with a di-carboxylated calix[4] arene

The solvent extraction of uranium(VI) with a di-carboxylated calix[4]arne (LH₂) in chloroform and 1,2-dichloroethane has been studied in the presence or absence of alkali ions (M=Na⁺,K⁺). For UO ₂ ²⁺ when studied alone, a 12 (metal: ligand) extracted species is evidenced, with a rather low associated extraction equilibrium constant. The efficiency of extraction increases drastically in the presence of alkali ions, due to the formation of heteronuclear complexes. In all cases, the extracted species are found to be both 122 and 112 (UO ₂ ²⁺ MLH₂) mixed complexes, except in chloroform with K⁺, where only the latter is formed. In the case of Na⁺, mass spectrometry spectra confirm the existence of both homo and heteronuclear complexes as determined in the extraction studies.     

Platinum-dihalide complexes with N-alkyl O-ethylthiocarbamates

Summary The thiocarbamic esters (L)ETC(EtOSCNHEt) and PTC (EtOSCNHPr) act as sulphur donors towards platinum halides, yielding the cis-[Pt(L)₂Cl₂], trans-[Pt(L)₂Br₂], [Pt(L)₃X]X (X = Cl or Br) and [Pt(L)₄]X₂ (X = Cl, Br or I) complexes. By addition of n-hexane to platinum chloride solutions in pure ligands the 16 adducts [Pt(L)₄]-Cl₂·2L have been isolated. The non-bonded ligand molecules are easily released to give the corresponding 14 complexes. The compounds have been characterized by elemental analysis and spectroscopy. The 14 and 16 complexes decompose in benzene to form the 13 species, except for [Pt(ETC)₄]I₂, which releases two ligand molecules to give trans-[Pt(ETC)₂I₂]. The 12 and 13 complexes have been tested for in vitro cytostatic activity against KB cells.     

Synthesis, characterization and computational studies of zinc(II)-halide complexes with a bidentate schiff base ligand (2,5-MeO-ba)2En: The crystal structure of (2,5-MeO-ba)2En

In this study four coordinated complexes of zinc(II) halides with a new symmetrical bidentate Schiff base ligand (2,5-MeO-ba)₂En are synthesized and characterized. The metal to ligand ratio of the complexes is found to be 1:1 with the formula of Zn((2,5-MeO-ba)₂En)X₂ (X = Cl (1), Br (2), I (3)). The crystal structure of the Schiff base ligand (2,5-MeO-ba)₂En is determined by X-ray crystallography from single crystal data. Also, the optimized geometries of the Schiff base ligand (2,5-MeO-ba)₂En and its zinc(II) complexes are calculated using the density functional theory method (B3LYP/6-31G). The obtained structural parameters of (2,5-MeO-ba)₂En are in agreement with the experimental data.     

Mixed ligand complexes of palladium(II) and platinum(II) with methionine and 2,4-disubstituted pyrimidines

Summary Mixed ligand complexes ofcis-[M(MetH)Cl₂] (M=Pd²⁺ and Pt²⁺; MetH=methionine) with 2,4-disubstituted pyrimidines were prepared and characterised. Thecis-[Pd(MetH)Cl₂] complex reacted with cytosine (2-hydroxy-4-aminopyrimidine), isocytosine (2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine) and thiocytosine (2-thio-4-amino-pyrimidine) to form ternary complexes.cis-[Pt(MetH)Cl₂] however reacted with cytosine, uracil (2,4-pyrimidine dione or 2,4-dihydroxypyrimidine) to yield the corresponding mixed ligand complexes. The primary ligand, methionine, binds to the metal ion through sulphur and amino nitrogenvia a six membered chelate ring. The secondary ligands (substituted pyrimidines) bind to the Pd²⁺ or Pt²⁺ metal ion through the ring nitrogen (N₃), as monodentate ligand. Thiocytosine however acts as a bidentate ligand, coordinating to the metal ion through-SH and ring nitrogen (N₃). All complexes are 11 electrolytes, except the thiocytosine complex, which is a 12 electrolyte.     

Study of the complex formation between 4, 6-diamine-1, 2-dihydro-2-thiopyrimidine and cobalt(II), cobalt(III), nickel(II) and copper(II) ions

Summary Reactions of 4, 6-diamine-1, 2-dihydro-2-thiopyrimidine (HDATP) with cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) ions in 12 metal:ligand ratio in aqueous media at 25°C and 0.1 M ionic strength (KNO₃), lead to the formation of both [M(DATP)]⁺ and [M(DATP)₂] species, whose stability constants were obtained.On the other hand, in aqueous or ethanolic media, solid complexes with 11, 12, or 13 stoichiometries were isolated. These have been characterized by analytical, i.r. and electronic spectral and magnetic measurement studies, and tentative structures are proposed.     

Synthesis,characterization and bio-activity of a bidentate NS Schiff base of S-allyldithiocarbazate and its divalent metal complexes: X-ray crystal structures of the free ligand and its nickel(II) complex

Transition metal complexes ML₂ (2–6) [where M = Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Pd(II) and HL = allyl-2-(4-benzyloxyphenylmethylene)hydrazine carbodithioate (1)] have been prepared by the reaction of the ligand with metal ions in 2:1 molar ratio and characterized by physicochemical techniques and spectroscopic methods. The crystal structures of the free ligand and its nickel(II) complex 2 have been determined by X-ray diffractometry. The ligand exists in its thione tautomeric form both in solution and in the solid state. In complex 2, square-planar coordination of nickel(II) was achieved by two chelating ligand moieties coordinating through the azomethine nitrogen and the deprotonated thione sulphur atom. Based on the crystal structures of analogous dithiocarbazate species, a square-planar geometry was assumed for the copper(II) and palladium(II) complexes, and a tetrahedral coordination sphere for the zinc(II) and cadmium(II) derivatives. The in vitro bactericidal activity suggests that the palladium(II) complex is strongly active against two bacteria. The cadmium(II) complex is moderately cytotoxic with an LC₅₀ value of 409 μg/ml, but less active than gallic acid, LC₅₀ = 78 μg/ml.     

Synthesis and luminescent properties of polymeric metal complexes containing bis(8-hydroxyquinoline) group

A novel ligand: 4,4′-bis(8-hydroxyquinoline-5-propenyl)-biphenyl (B8QPB) (1), has been synthesized by Witting-Horner reaction, and the corresponding two polymeric metal complexes were also prepared by polynuclear of the ligand with aluminium (III) (2) and zinc (II) (3) halides, respectively. The structure of the ligand was characterized by ¹H NMR, FT-IR and elemental analysis techniques; polymeric metal complexes were characterized by FT-IR, UV-vis, elemental analysis techniques, conductivity measurements and gel permeation chromatography (GPC). The results indicate that the stoichiometry of polymeric metal complexes is [(C₃₄H₂₄O₂N₂)₁₁Al₁₂Cl₂₈] and [(C₃₄H₂₄O₂N₂)₃₂(ZnCl₂)₃₃]. B8QPB coordinated with metal ions to form polymers. The luminescence properties of the complexes 1-3 were investigated by UV-vis and fluorescence spectra at room temperature. The experimental results show that polymeric metal complexes 2 and 3 emit blue/green luminescence at 514 and 504 nm in the solid state and at 470 and 507 nm in DMSO solution. Thermal properties measurement and analysis show that they have good thermal stabilities.     

Chelating behaviour of new 12-membered Schiff base macrocycles containing pendant groups

Summary The free Schiff base macrocycles 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclo-dodeca-5,6,11,12-tetraaminoacetic acid-4,6,10,12-tetraene (L¹), 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododeca-5,6,11,12-tetraamino-phenyl-4,6,10,12-tetraene (L²) and 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclo-dodeca-5,6,11,12-tetraaminopyridyl-4,6,10,12-tetraene (L³) have been prepared by the reaction of oxamidediacetic acid, oxamidediphenyl and oxamidedipyridyl, respectively, with ethylenediamine. Their complexes with first row transition metal ions, of types [MLCl₂] and [MLCl₂]Cl, have also been prepared and characterized by physico-chemical and spectroscopic methods. The complexes of divalent metal ions are non-ionic while those of trivalent metal ions appear to be 11 electrolytes. An octahedral geometry is proposed for all the complexes.     

Ligand exchange method for determination of mole ratios of relatively weak metal complexes: a comparative study

Ligand exchange method is introduced as an alternative to Job’s and mole ratio methods for studying the stoichiometry of relatively weak metal complexes in solutions. The method involves adding varying amounts of a ligand (L) to an excess constant amount of a colored complex (MX) with appropriate stability and molar absorptivity. The absorbance of each solution is measured at the λ_max of the initial complex, MX, and plotted against the concentration of the studied ligand, L. If the newly formed complex ML does not absorb at the λ_max of the initial complex, then attenuation of the absorbance of the initial complex on adding varying quantities of the investigational ligand gives an inverse calibration line that intersects with the calibration curve of initial complex at a given point. If a line parallel to the ordinate is drawn from this point to the x-axis, the ratio of the two parts of the x-axis to the left and to the right (α/β) gives the metal to ligand molar ratio in the complex formed, ML. The new method has been applied to the study of the composition of iron (III) complexes with three bisphosphonate drugs: alendronate, etidronate, and ibandronate. The mole ratio was found to be 1:1 with the three investigated bisphosphonates and results were further confirmed by Job’s and mole ratio methods. The ligand exchange method is simpler, quicker, easier to perform and more accurate than Job’s and mole ratio methods for studying weak and relatively weak complexes.

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Synthesis and Characterization of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) Complexes with a New vic-Dioxime (E,E)-N′-Hydroxy-2-(Hydroxyimino)-N-(4-{[(2-Phenyl-1,3-Dioxolan-4yl)Methyl]Amino}Butyl)Ethanimidamide1

A new vic-dioxime ligand containing 1,3-dioxolane ring and 1,4-diaminobutane, (E,E)-N-hydroxy-2-(hydroxyimino)-N-(4-{[(2-phenyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl]amino}butyl)ethanimidamide (H₂L) and the metal mononuclear complexes with a 1 : 2 and 1 : 1 metal–ligand ratio have been prepared with chloride salts Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(ll) in EtOH. The structures of the ligand and its complexes have been established by microanalyses, IR, UV-VIS, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra, elemental analyses, and conductivity and magnetic susceptibility measurements. Also their thermal behavior has been studied by the TGA analysis.     

Crystal structure,DFT study,antimicrobial properties and DNA cleavage potential and thermal behavior of some new mercury complexes

In this study, a new bidentate Schiff base ligand (L) entitled as N,N’-bis(dimethylaminocinnamaldehyde)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine and its mercury complexes were synthesized. The Schiff base ligand and its complexes were characterized using FT-IR, ¹H-, ¹³C-NMR spectroscopy, molar conductivity and electronic spectral study. Regarding physical and spectral data, the general formula for the complexes was suggested as HgLX₂ (L = Schiff base ligand and X = Cl^?, Br^?, I^?, SCN^?, N₃ ^?). For structural identification of these complexes, crystal structure of mercury iodide complex was analyzed as typical one. In the structure of this complex, Hg ion is surrounded by 2 iodide ions and 2 N atoms from the Schiff base ligand to form a four-coordinated mercury complex in triclinic system with space group of P ₁. Angular index (τ ₄) value was evaluated equal to 0.85, so the geometry around the mercury ion in this complex can be described as trigonal pyramid. A layered supramolecular structure for HgLI₂ complex is stabilized by C–H···I and C–H···π interactions in solid state. DFT study on the ligand and its complexes was also carried out, and then some calculated and experimental structural parameters of HgLI₂ were compared. Thermal behaviors of the titled compounds were investigated by thermogravimetric analyses. Furthermore, biological properties of the ligand and its complexes were examined against some Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and also against 2 fungi. Finally, the interaction of the ligand and its complexes with DNA was investigated by electrophoresis method.     

Influence of the anion on the coordination mode of an unsymmetrical N-heterocyclic ligand in Cd(II) complexes: From discrete molecule to one- and two-dimensional structures

Five new 0D–2D Cd(II) complexes, [Cd₂(Hbimt)₂I₄] (1), [Cd(bimt)(Hbimt)Br]_n (2), [Cd(Hbimt)Cl₂(H₂O)]_n (3), {[Cd(Hbimt)(SO₄)(H₂O)₂]·1.5H₂O}_n (4) and [Cd(Hbimt)(SCN)₂]_n (5) (Hbimt = 2-((benzoimidazol-yl)methyl)-1H-tetrazole) have been synthesized by the reactions of Hbimt with suitable cadmium salts. Employment of different anions can influence the coordination modes of the Hbimt ligand, and accordingly result in different structures ranging from 0D to infinite 1D and 2D networks. Complex 1 displays a dimeric structure in which two Cd(II) ions are bridged through two iodine atoms. Complex 2 was caused by deprotonation of the Hbimt ligand, resulting in a 1D helical chain. While in complexes 3 and 4, Hbimt acts as a bidentate bridging ligand which joins two Cd(II) ions, leading to 1D stair-like chains. Complex 5 exhibits a 2D network structure with infinite 1D [Cd₂(SCN)₂]_n chains. The distinct structures of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 reveal that the anions and the versatile coordination modes of the ligand play an important role in the structures of the complexes. In addition, the luminescent properties of complexes 1–5 have been investigated in the solid state at room temperature.     

Synthesis,characterization, DFT modeling and biological studies of new Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) 4,6-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-2-amino-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carbinitrile complexes

Three new metal complexes of 4,6-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-2-amino-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carbinitrile (L) with Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) were synthesized and characterized with physicochemical and spectroscopic techniques. The data suggest that (L) acts as a bidentate ligand bound to the divalent metal ions through amino N and carbinitrile N atoms having [M(L)₂(H₂O)₂]²⁺ formula (M = metal ions). The theoretical parameters, model structures, charges and molecular orbitals of all possible complexes have been determined using density functional theory. The energy gap of free ligand is ?E = 0.12565 eV, and this value is greater than energy gap of complexes, which indicates that the complexes are more reactive than free ligand. Also, ?E of Co(II) complex is lower than other complexes, which indicates that Co(II) complex is more reactive than Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes. The antibacterial and antifungal activities of the ligand, metal salts and its complexes were tested against some microorganisms (bacteria and fungi). The complexes showed increased antibacterial and antifungal profile in comparison with the free ligand.     

Synthesis and characterization of 2,3-bis(hydroxyimino)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine and its nickel(II), cobalt(II), copper(II), palladium(II), cadmium(II) and cobalt(III) complexes

Summary 2,3-Bis(hydroxyimino)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine (H₂L), prepared from 2,3-diaminopyridine and cyanogen-di-N-oxide has been converted into nickel(II), palladium(II), copper(II), cobalt(II), and cobalt(III) complexes (H₂L) with a 12 metal:ligand ratio. The ligands coordinate through the two N atoms, as do most vicinal dioximes. [(LH)Cl(H₂O)Cd], contains a six-membered chelate ring. [Co(HL)₂(L)Cl] has also been prepared using triphenylphosphine, triphenylarsine, thiophene and chloride as axial ligands. The structure of thevic-dioxime and its complexes are proposed on the basis of elemental analysis, i.r.,¹H-n.m.r. and uv-visible measurements.     

Spectroscopic and physico-chemical characterization of Ir(I) and Ru(III) complexes of 32-membered unsymmetrical dinucleating macrocyclic ligand

Reactions of the macrocyclic ligand [L·2HClO₄] with the reactants [Ir(CO)(Ph₃P)₂Cl] and [RuCl₃(AsPh₃)₂CH₃OH], produces bimetallic complexes with the stoichiometries [Ir₂L(Ph₃P)₂Cl(ClO₄)] (I) and [Ru₂LCl₄(ClO₄)₂] (II), respectively. Physico-chemical and spectroscopic data of the complexes confirms the encapsulation of two metal ions in the macrocyclic cavities via coordination through nitrogen atoms of the unsymmetrical aza groups, which results in homo-dinuclear macrocyclic complexes. The macrocyclic ligand has accommodated both the lower, Ir(I), and higher, Ru(III), oxidation states of metal ions, which shows the flexible nature and capability of macrocycle to form stable complexes. The mode of bonding and geometry of the complexes have been established on the basis of FT-IR, NMR, ligand field spectral, magnetic susceptibility and conductivity measurements. The thermodynamic first ionic association constants (K₁), corresponding free energy change (ΔG) and other related parameters from conductometric studies using the Fuoss and Edelson method of complexes in DMSO have been determined and discussed.     

Potentiometric determination of novel complexes of selected lanthanide ions with <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>,<Emphasis Type="Italic">N’</Emphasis>-bis(5-methylsalicylidene)-4-methyl-1,3-phenylenediamine

The stability constants of the complexes formed in the N,N’-bis(5-methylsalicylidene)-4-methyl-1,3-phenylenediamine (H₂L) and La(III), Eu(III), Gd(III), Ho(III), and Lu(III) ion systems were determined in solution with the potentiometric method. The pH-metric titrations were performed in dimethyl sulfoxide/water (v:v, 30:70) mixture at 25.0 °C in 0.1 M LiNO₃ ionic strength. The tests were performed for systems with Ln(III) to H₂L 1:2 and 1:3 molar ratio but only data of the systems with the metal/ligand ratio 1:2 were taken into calculation. The molar ratio 1:1 was not studied because of the high coordination numbers of the lanthanide ions, and inadequate donor atoms of the ligand. Computer analysis (HYPERQUAD software) of potentiometric data indicated that in solution the lanthanide (Ln) complexes exist as LnL₂, Ln(HL)₂, and Ln(H₂L)₂ forms, depending on pH unlike to the solid state where only one form of Ln(H₂L)₂ occurs. Formation constants increase with decreasing size of the Ln(III) ions. Moreover, complex formation in the Ln³⁺/H₂L systems in solution was performed using UV–Vis spectrophotometric titration.