Synthesis, characterization and liquid–liquid extraction properties of new methoxyaminobiphenylglyoxime derivatives and their complexes with some transition metals

In this study, three new aminobiphenylglyoximes, [L¹H₂] N-(2-methoxy)aminobiphenylglyoxime, [L²H₂] N-(3-methoxy)aminobiphenylglyoxime and L[³H₂] N-(4-methoxy)aminobiphenylglyoxime have been synthesized by the reaction of (E,E)-4′-biphenylchloroglyoxime with 2-Methoxyaniline, 3-Methoxyaniline and 4-Methoxyaniline in absolute ethanol. The preparation Ni^II, Co^II and Cu^II complexes of these ligands are described. The ligands and their complexes were characterized by elemental analyses, IR, mass, H¹ and ¹³C NMR spectra, thermogravimetric analyses (t.g.a) and magnetic susceptibility measurements. Ligands complexing properties were studied by the liquid–liquid extraction of selected alkali (Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Cs⁺) and transition metals (Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺, Pb²⁺). It has been observed that all ligands show a high affinity to Cu²⁺ ions, whereas almost no affinity to alkali metals. The extraction equilibrium constants (K _ex) for complexes of ligands with Cu²⁺ metal picrates between dichloromethane and water have been determined at 25°C.     

Synthesis of (2-hydroxo-5-chlorophenylaminoisonitrosoacetyl)phenyl ligands and their complexes: Spectral,thermal and solvent-extraction studies

Four different types of new ligands Ar[COC(NOH)R] _n (Ar=biphenyl, n = 1 H₂L¹; Ar=biphenyl, n = 2 H₄L²; Ar=diphenylmethane, n = 1 H₂L³; Ar=diphenylmethane, n = 2 H₄L⁴; R=2-amino-4-chlorophenol in all ligands) have been obtained from 1 equivalent of chloroketooximes Ar[COC(NOH)Cl] _n (HL¹-H₂L⁴) and 1 equivalent of 2-amino-4-chlorophenol (for H₂L¹ and H₂L³) or 2 equivalent of 2-amino-4-chlorophenol (for H₄L² and H₄L⁴). (Mononuclear or binuclear cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes were synthesized with these ligands.) These compounds have been characterized by elemental analyses, AAS, infra-red spectra and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The ligands have been further characterized by ¹H NMR. The results suggest that the dinuclear complexes of H₂L¹ and H₂L³ have a metal:ligand ratio of 1:2; the mononuclear complexes of H₄L² and H₄L⁴ have a metal:ligand ratio of 1:1 and dinuclear complexes H₄L² and H₄L⁴ have a metal:ligand ratio of 2:1. The binding properties of the ligands towards selected transition metal ions (Mn^II, Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II, Zn^II, Pb^II, Cd^II, Hg^II) have been established by extraction experiments. The ligands show strong binding ability towards mercury(II) ion. In addition, the thermal decomposition of some complexes is studied in nitrogen atmosphere.     

Synthesis, Spectral Characterization and Electrochemical Properties of New vic-dioxime Complexes Bearing Carboxylate

Three new vic-dioxime ligands, [N-(ethyl-4-amino-1-piperidine carboxylate)-phenylglyoxime (L¹H₂), N-(ethyl-4-amino-1-piperidine carboxylate)-glyoxime (L²H₂), and N,N′-bis(ethyl-4-amino-1-piperidine carboxylate)-glyoxime (L³H₂)], and their Co(II) with Cu(II) metal complexes, were synthesized for the first time. Mononuclear complexes of these ligands with a 1:2 metal-ligand ratio were prepared with Co(II) and Cu(II) salts. The BF₂⁺-capped Co(II) and mononuclear complexes of the vic-dioxime were prepared for [Co(L¹·BF₂)₂] and [Co(L²·BF₂)₂]. The ligands act in a polydentate fashion bonding through nitrogen atoms in the presence of a base, as do most vic-dioximes. The cobalt(II) and copper(II) complexes are non-electrolytes as shown by their molar conductivities (Λ_M) in DMF. The structures of the ligands and complexes were determined by elemental analyses, FT-i.r., u.v.–vis., ¹H- and ¹³C-n.m.r. spectra, magnetic susceptibility measurements, and molar conductivity. The comparative electrochemical studies show that the stabilities of the reduced or oxidized species and the electrode potentials of the complexes are affected by the substituents attached on the oxime moieties of the complexes.     

Synthesis,characterization, and biological activity studies on (E)-N′-[2-hydroxy-1,2-di(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidine]aroyl hydrazides and their copper(II) complexes

The reaction of copper(II) salts with (E)-N-(2-hydroxy-1,2-di(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidene)aroyl hydrazide (H₂L¹, H₂L², H₃L³) or (E)-N-(2-hydroxy-1,2-di(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidene) isonicotinohydrazide (H₂L⁴) afforded the complexes [(L)Cu(H₂O)₃], [(H₂L)Cu(OAc)(H₂O)], [(HL)Cu(OAc)] _n , [(H₂L)Cu(H₂O)](ClO₄)₂ and [(H₂L)Cu(OAc)(H₂O)], where n = 1 or 2 and L is the dinegative ion of the ligands. The ligands and their complexes are characterized by elemental analyses, spectral (IR, NMR, electronic, and ESR) and magnetic studies. The FT-IR indicates that the ligands are neutral or anionic polydentate. The number of the coordinating centers depends on the nature of the metal used and the reaction conditions. The room temperature magnetic moment values, electronic spectra and ESR data indicate square planar, trigonal bipyramidal, square pyramidal, and distorted octahedral ligand fields around copper(II). Thermal decomposition of the complexes was monitored by TG and DTG under N₂ and the thermal decomposition mechanisms are given. The compounds were screened for their antimicrobial activities on some Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial species. The free ligands are inactive against all studied bacteria. The complexes have variable activity with the most active [(H₂L)Cu(H₂O)](ClO₄)₂, where H₂L is H₂L¹ or H₂L². The minimum inhibition concentrations for these two complexes were determined. These biological activity results are related to the structures of the compounds.     

Synthesis,spectral studies,and antimicrobial activity of binary and ternary Cu(II), Ni(II), and Fe(III) complexes of new hexadentate Schiff bases derived from 4,6-diacetylresorcinol and amino acids

Two new hexadentate N₂O₄ donor Schiff bases, H₄L¹ and H₄L², were synthesized by condensation of 4,6-diacetylresorcinol with glycine and alanine, respectively. The structures of the ligands were elucidated by elemental analyses, IR, ¹H NMR, electronic, and mass spectra. Reactions of the Schiff bases with copper(II), nickel(II), and iron(III) nitrates in 1 : 2 molar ratio gave binuclear metal complexes and, in the presence of 8-hydroxyquinoline (8-HQ) or 1,10-phenanthroline (Phen) as secondary ligands (L′), mixed-ligand complexes in two molar ratios 1 : 2 : 2 and 1 : 2 : 1 (L¹/L² : M : L′). The complexes were characterized by elemental and thermal analyses, IR, electronic, mass, and ESR spectral studies, as well as conductivity and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The spectroscopic data reveal that the Schiff-base ligands were dibasic or tetrabasic hexadentate ligands. The coordination sites with the metal ions are two azomethine nitrogens, two oxygens of phenolic groups, and two oxygens of carboxylic groups. Copper(II) complexes were octahedral and square planar while nickel(II) and iron(III) complexes were octahedral. The Schiff bases, H₄L¹ and H₄L², and some of their metal complexes showed antibacterial activity towards Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes) and Gram-negative (Pseudomonas fluorescens and Pseudomonas phaseolicola) bacteria and antifungal activity towards the fungi Fusarium oxysporium and Aspergillus fumigatus.     

Tetradentate asymmetric Schiff bases and their Ni(II) and Fe(III) complexes

Three asymmetric Schiff-base tetradentate diimines H₂L¹, H₂L², and H₂L³ [(2-OH)C₆H₄N=CHC₆H₄2-N=CHC₆H₃(2-OH)(5-X), X?=?H, CH₃, Cl respectively] have been synthesized by a two step process. The reaction of 2-hydroxy aniline with 2-nitro-benzaldehyde in EtOH gave the starting Schiff base, 2-hydroxy-N-(2-nitrobenzylidene)aniline (SB-NO₂), which was reduced into the amino derivative (SB-NH₂) in solution. Reacting SB-NH₂ with 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde and 2-hydroxy-5-chlorobenzaldehyde gave the three new ligands H₂L¹, H₂L², and H₂L³ respectively. Their dimeric, binuclear metal complexes with Ni(II) and Fe(III) have also been synthesized. The ligands and their complexes were characterized by elemental analyses, LC–MS, IR, electronic, ¹H and ¹³C-NMR spectra, TGA, conductivity and magnetic measurements. All of the spectroscopic, analytical and other data indicate octahedral geometry M₂L₂(H₂O)X₂ (M: Ni,Co;X: Cl or H₂O), except for NiL² which is monomeric. Antimicrobial activities of the ligands and the complexes were evaluated against five bacteria. While the ligands and the Ni complexes are inactive towards Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, Fe complexes are active; only Fe complexes are inactive against Escherichia coli. All of the compounds have antimicrobial activities against Bacillus subtilis, and Yersinia enterecolitica.     

Anion Coordination of Bis‐bisurea Ligands: Aggregation of Dihydrogen Phosphate Anion into Oligomers and Infinite Chains

A series of alkanediyl‐spaced bis‐bisurea ligands ( L² – L⁴ ) were synthesized and their anion coordination behavior studied. These ligands form interesting complexes with polymeric and oligomeric dihydrogen phosphate aggregates in the solid state. The ligands L² and L³ coordinate with H₂PO₄^– anions to form a unique molecular “necklace” with an infinite (H₂PO₄^–)_n chain and surrounding ligand molecules. Meanwhile, two different dihydrogen phosphate‐water oligomers, (H₂PO₄)₆ · (H₂O)₄ and (H₂PO₄)₄ · (H₂O)₂, were observed in the complexes with the ligands L³ and L⁴ . In addition, solution anion binding properties of the ligands were studied by ¹H NMR and UV/Vis spectroscopy.     

溶液中N-乙酸基取代氮氧杂大环及其配合物稳定性研究

用pH电位滴定法在25℃,0.5mol·L^-1KNO₃水溶液中测定了三种大环化合物:H₂L¹(1,12-二氮杂-3,4:9,10-二苯并-5,8-二氧杂环十五烷-N,N'-二乙酸);H₃L²(1,12,15-三氮杂-3,4:9,10-二苯并-5,8-二氧杂环十七烷-N,N',N″-三乙酸)和H₂L³(1,15-二氮杂-3,4:12,13-二苯并-5,8,11-三氧杂环十八烷-N,N′-二乙酸)的逐级质子化常数.又测定了它们与Cu²⁺、Ni²⁺、Pb²⁺配合物的稳定常数,以及H₂L³与镧系金属La³⁺、Pr³⁺、Nd³⁺、Eu³⁺、Sm³⁺、Gd³⁺、Dy³⁺、Yb³⁺配合物的稳定常数.讨论了三种大环化合物质子化的一般顺序及其与各种离子配位时稳定性选择规律.说明了影响配位稳定性的有关因素.     

Synthesis of New Glyoxime Derivatives,Characterization and Investigation of Their Complexes with Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) Metals and Thermal Studies

In this study, two new vic-dioxime ligands and their complexes with Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, and Cu²⁺ ions were synthesized. Secondary amines (morpholine and piperidine) reacted with anti-chloroglyoxime to give morpholineglyoxime (H₂L¹) and piperidineglyoxime (H₂L²) ligands. All the complexes have a metal to ligand ratio of 1 : 2. The structure of the ligands and their complexes was proposed from elemental analyses, IR, UV-VIS, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra, conductivity, magnetic susceptibility measurements, and thermogravimetric analyses.__________From Koordinatsionnaya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 7, 2005, pp. 535–539.Original English Text Copyright © 2005 by Ozkan, Canpolat, Kaya.The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

Synthesis and Structural Studies of 2,2′-[(2E,5E)-hexane-2,5-diylidenedi-nitrilo]-dibenzenethiol and 2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde (2E,5E)-hexane-2,5-diylidenehydrazone ligands and their Mononuclear Cu(II) and Ni(II) Complexes

Monomeric copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes with tetradentate two new ligands, 2,2′-[(2E,5E)-hexane-2,5-diylidenedi- nitrilo]dibenzenethiol(H₂L) and 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde (2E,5E)-hexane-2,5-diylidenehydrazone(H₂L¹) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, magnetic moments, molar conductance, ¹H-NMR and ¹³C-NMR, IR, mass spectral studies, theoretical calculations (MM2 and AM1) molecular methods. The mononuclear metal complexes of H₂L and (H₂L¹) were found to have a 1:1 metal:ligand ratio. Elemental analyses, stoichiometric and spectroscopic data of metal complexes indicated that the metal ions were coordinated to the sulphur (-SH) and/or (-OH) oxygen and imine nitrogen atoms (C = N). All of the data obtained from spectral, and molecular mechanics (MM2) or semi empirical calculations (AM1) studies support the structural properties of ligands and its Cu(II) and Ni(II) metal complexes.     

Synthesis,characterization and antimicrobial activity of macrocylic phenoxo-bridged di- and tetra-nuclear complexes from <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>,<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-bis[2,6-diiminomethyl-4-methyl-1-hydroxyphenyl]succinoyl/sebacoyldicarboxamides

Macrocyclic ligands N,N-bis[2,6-diiminomethyl-4-methyl-1-hydroxyphenyl]succinoyl dicarboxamide (H₂L¹) and N,N-bis[2,6-diiminomethyl-4-methyl-1-hydroxyphenyl]sebacoyl dicarboxamide (H₂L²) were synthesized and characterized by various spectral techniques. Macrocyclic di- and tetra-homonuclear phenoxo bridged Cu^II, Co^II, Ni^II, Zn^II, Cd^II and Hg^II complexes have been synthesized through the template method by using the precursors 2,6-diformyl-4-methylphenol, succinoyldihydrazide/ sebacoyldihydrazide and respective metal chlorides in 2:2:2/2:2:4 ratio respectively. The synthesized complexes were characterized by i.r., n.m.r., u.v.-vis., FAB-mass, e.s.r., magnetic susceptibility and elemental analyses data. The elemental analyses and FAB-mass spectral data have justified the dinuclear and tetra nuclear structure for the complexes of the ligands H₂L¹ and H₂L² respectively. The observed low magnetic moment values revealed the existence of antiferromagnetic spin exchange interaction operating between the two metal centers. Electronic data suggested the octahedral geometry for Ni^II complexes and square pyramidal geometry for Cu^II, Co^II, Zn^II, Cd^II and Hg^II complexes of both the ligands. The Cu^II, Co^II and Zn^II complexes of both the ligands have shown good antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger and Fusarium oxysporum and medium to weak antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus when compared to the standard drugs Grisefulvin and Ciprofloxacin respectively.     

Tuning the Electronic Properties in Ruthenium–Quinone Complexes through Metal Coordination and Substitution at the Bridge

A rare example of a mononuclear complex [(bpy)₂Ru(L¹_?H)](ClO₄), 1 (ClO₄) and dinuclear complexes [(bpy)₂Ru(μ‐L¹_?2H)Ru(bpy)₂](ClO₄)₂, 2 (ClO₄)₂, [(bpy)₂Ru(μ‐L²_?2H)Ru(bpy)₂](ClO₄)₂, 3 (ClO₄)₂, and [(bpy)₂Ru(μ‐L³_?2H)Ru(bpy)₂](ClO₄)₂, 4 (ClO₄)₂ (bpy=2,2′‐bipyridine, L¹=2,5‐di‐(isopropyl‐amino)‐1,4‐benzoquinone, L²=2,5‐di‐(benzyl‐amino)‐1,4‐benzoquinone, and L³=2,5‐di‐[2,4,6‐(trimethyl)‐anilino]‐1,4‐benzoquinone) with the symmetrically substituted p‐quinone ligands, L, are reported. Bond‐length analysis within the potentially bridging ligands in both the mono‐ and dinuclear complexes shows a localization of bonds, and binding to the metal centers through a phenolate‐type “O^?” and an immine/imminium‐type neutral “N” donor. For the mononuclear complex 1 (ClO₄), this facilitates strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding and leads to the imminium‐type character of the noncoordinated nitrogen atom. The dinuclear complexes display two oxidation and several reduction steps in acetonitrile solutions. In contrast, the mononuclear complex 1 ⁺ exhibits just one oxidation and several reduction steps. The redox processes of 1 ¹⁺ are strongly dependent on the solvent. The one‐electron oxidized forms 2 ³⁺, 3 ³⁺, and 4 ³⁺ of the dinuclear complexes exhibit strong absorptions in the NIR region. Weak NIR absorption bands are observed for the one‐electron reduced forms of all complexes. A combination of structural data, electrochemistry, UV/Vis/NIR/EPR spectroelectrochemistry, and DFT calculations is used to elucidate the electronic structures of the complexes. Our DFT results indicate that the electronic natures of the various redox states of the complexes in vacuum differ greatly from those in a solvent continuum. We show here the tuning possibilities that arise upon substituting [O] for the isoelectronic [NR] groups in such quinone ligands.     

Synthesis,characterization and crystal structures of oxidovanadium(V) hydrazone complexes with antibacterial activity

Abstract

Reaction of VO(acac)₂ with the hydrazone ligands N’-(2-hydroxybenzylidene)-3methylbenzohydrazide (H₂L¹) and N’-(2-hydroxybenzylidene)-3-methyl-4-nitrobenzohydrazide (H₂L²) afforded two oxidovanadium(V) complexes, [VOL¹(OMe)(MeOH)] (1) and [VOL²(OEt)(EtOH)] (2), respectively. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV-Vis, molar conductivity and X-ray single crystal diffraction techniques. The hydrazone ligands coordinate to the V ions through the phenolate oxygen, imino nitrogen and enolate oxygen atoms. The V ions in both complexes are in octahedral coordination, with the three donor atoms of the hydrazone ligands, and with the other three sites furnished by one methanol or ethanol oxygen atom, one deprotonated methanol or ethanol oxygen atom, and one oxo oxygen. The complexes were assayed for their antibacterial activity on the bacteria B. subtilis, E. coli, P. putida and S. aureus.     

Synthesis and characterization of nickel(II) complexes with three potentially hexadentate Schiff-base ligands and polyamines: X-ray crystal structure determination of one nickel(II) complex

Three new potentially hexadentate N₄O₂ Schiff-base ligands (H₂L¹, H₂L² and H₂L³) were prepared from the reaction of the polyamines N,N′-bis(2-aminophenyl)-1,2-ethanediamine (L¹), N,N′-bis(2-aminophenyl)-1,3-propanediamine (L²) and N,N′-bis(2-aminophenyl)-1,4-butanediamine (L³), respectively with salicylaldehyde. Reaction of the Schiff bases with Ni(II) salts in the presence of N(Et)₃ gave the neutral complexes [NiL⁴], [NiL⁵] and [NiL⁶]. Ni(II) complexes of the polyamines were also prepared. One of complexes [Ni(L¹)(MeCN)₂](ClO₄)₂·MeCN has been characterized through X-ray diffraction methods.     

Synthesis,characterization, and biological investigation of new mixed-ligand complexes

A novel series of mixed-ligand complexes of 5,5′-{(1E,1E′)-1,4-phenelynebis(diazene-2,1-diyl)}bis(quinolin-8-ol) (H₂L₁) as a primary ligand and 4-aminoantipyrine(L₂) as a secondary ligand with Mn(II) ion were prepared using two general formulae: [Mn₂(H₂L₁)₂(L₂)₂X₄].4Cl (X = OH₂( 1 ), ONO₂⁻( 2 ), Cl=nil; OAc( 3 ), Cl = nil) and [Mn₂(H₂L₁)(L₂)₂(O₂SO₂)₂]( 4 ). Free ligands and their complexes were characterized. Electronic absorption spectra of the mixed-ligand complexes indicate a distorted octahedral geometry around the central metal ion, and the anions X⁻ are in the axial positions for all compounds. The ligands behave in a neutral bidentate manner, through nitrogen atoms and oxygen atoms of the carbonyl group (L₂), whereas H₂L₁ coordinated through nitrogen and OH groups as a neutral bidentate ligand. All complexes do not contain coordinated water molecules, but complex ( 1 ) contains four water molecules. The water molecules are removed in a single step. The complexes exhibited magnetic susceptibility corresponding to five unpaired electrons. The antimicrobial activity of the Mn(II) mixed-ligand complexes ( 1–4 ) against two gram-positive bacteria, three local gram-negative bacteria, and three fungi species was tested. Mn(II) mixed-ligand complex ( 2 ) exhibited significant antibacterial activity against Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas sp. Mixed-ligand complex ( 2 ) exhibited a high potential cytotoxicity against the growth of human lung cancer cells.     

Synthesis and characterization of new (<Emphasis Type="Italic">E,E</Emphasis>)-dioximes and their divalent metal complexes

Two new soluble vic-dioxime ligands, 4-isopropylanilineglyoxime (L¹H₂) and 4-benzylpiperidineglyoxime (L²H₂) were prepared by reacting 4-isopropylaniline and 4-benzylpiperidine with anti-chloroglyoxime. Ten metal complexes were obtanied by reacting both ligands with Cu(II),Ni(II),Co(II), Zn(II), and Cd(II) cations. The ligands and their metal complexes were elucidated by elemental analysis, IR, UV-vis, ¹H NMR, and ¹³C NMR and also magnetic moments of the complexes were determined. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

The relationship between ligand structures and their CoII and NiII complexes: Synthesis and characterization of novel dimeric CoII/CoIII complexes of bis(thiosemicarbazone)

4,6-Diacetylresorcinol serves as a starting point for the generation of multidentate S/N/O or O/N/O symmetrical chelating agents by condensation with thiosemicarbazide or semicarbazide to yield the corresponding bis(thiosemicarbazone) H₄L¹ or bis(semicarbazone) H₄L², respectively. Reaction of H₄L¹ and H₄L² with M(NO₃)₂·6H₂O (M?=?Co or Ni) afforded dimeric complexes for H₄L¹ and binuclear complexes for H₄L², revealing the tendency of S to form bridges. The dimeric cobalt complexes of H₄L¹ are very interesting in that they contain Co^II/Co^III, side/side, low-spin octahedral coordinated Co^III-ions and high-spin square-planar coordinated Co^II-ions. These complexes have the general formula [(H₂L¹)₂Co₂(H₂O) (NO₃)]·nEtOH. Arguments supporting these anomalous Co^II/Co^III structures are based on a pronounced decrease in their magnetic moments, elemental and thermal analyses, visible and IR spectra, as well as their unreactivity towards organic bases such as 1,10-phenanthroline (phen), 2,2′-bipyridine (Bpy), N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylethylenediamine (Tmen) and 8-hydroxyquinoline (oxine, Ox). The dimeric octahedral Ni^II complex [(H₂L¹)₂Ni₂(H₂O)₄]·3H₂O showed higher reactivity towards phen and Bpy and formed adducts; [(HL¹)Ni₂(B)(H₂O)₅] NO₃ (B?=?phen or Bpy). In the presence of oxine, the dimeric brown paramagnetic octahedral complex [(H₂L¹)₂Ni₂(H₂O)₄]·3H₂O was transformed to the dimeric brick-red diamagnetic square-planar complex [(H₃L¹)₂Ni₂](NO₃)₂. The latter showed dramatic behavior in its ¹H NMR spectrum in DMSO-d ₆, which was explained on the basis of H⁺-transfer. By contrast, the binuclear Ni^II–H₄L² complex (11) showed higher reactivity towards phen, Bpy and oxine. These reactions afforded mixed dimeric complexes having the molar ratio 2?:?2?:?1 (Ni^II?:?H₄L²?:?base). The binuclear Co^II–H₄L² complex afforded an adduct with phen and trinuclear complexes with Bpy and oxine. All complexes were found to be unreactive towards Tmen. Structural characterization was achieved by elemental and thermal analyses, spectral data (electronic, IR, mass and ¹H NMR spectra) and conductivity and magnetic susceptibility measurements.     

Structural,DFT/B3LYP and molecular docking studies of binuclear thiosemicarbazide Copper (II) complexes and their biological investigations

Thiosemicarbazide copper (II) complexes; [Cu₂(HL¹)₂(H₂O)₂Cl₂].H₂O (1) and [Cu₂(HL²)₂(H₂O)₂Cl₂].2H₂O (2) (where H₂L¹ = 2-picolinoyl-N-(pyridin-2-yl)hydrazine-1-carbothioamide and H₂L² = 2-(2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)acetyl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)hydrazine-1-carbothioamide) have been synthesized and characterized. Analytical and spectroscopic data revealed that ligands behaves as monobasic tetradentate with octahedral geometry. In addition, the optimized geometry of the ligands and their complexes was approved with the Jaguar 9.1 program in the Schrödinger set using DFT (density functional theory) to predict chemical processes and to estimate the properties of the material made by the hybrid functional density system B3LYP. Furthermore, the thermal degradation curves of complexes were discussed in order to determine the kinetic and thermodynamic parameters by various approaches. Additionally, the antioxidant (using the DPPH and SOD methods) and the antibacterial potency of the compounds were examined. Also, docking study of ligands and their complexes was carried out against Staphylococcus aureus gram +ve, gram -ve bacterial strains of Escherichia coli and Candida albicans using the XP glide protocol of Schrödinger suite.     

Syntheses and structural studies of mononuclear arene ruthenium complexes with nitrogen-based chelating ligands

Dinuclear arene ruthenium complexes [(η⁶-arene)Ru(μ-Cl)Cl]₂ (arene?=?C₆H₆; p ⁱPrC₆H₄Me; C₆Me₆) and monomeric cyclopentadienyl complexes [(η⁵-Cp)Ru(PPh₃)₂Cl] (Cp?=?cyclopentadienyl) react with polypyridyl nitrogen ligands L¹ (3-(pyridin-2-yl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole) and L² (1,3-bis(di-2-pyridylaminomethyl)benzene) in methanol to afford cationic mononuclear compounds [(η⁶-arene)Ru(L¹)Cl]⁺ (arene?=?C₆H₆, 1; p ⁱPrC₆H₄Me, 2; C₆Me₆, 3), [(η⁶arene)Ru(L²)Cl]⁺ (arene?=?C₆H₆, 4; p ⁱPrC₆H₄Me, 5; C₆Me₆, 6), [(η⁵-Cp)Ru(L¹)(PPh₃)]⁺ (7), and [(η⁵Cp)Ru(L²)(PPh₃)]⁺ (8). All cationic mononuclear compounds were isolated as their hexafluorophosphate salts and characterized by elemental analyses, NMR, and IR spectroscopic methods and some representative complexes by UV-Vis spectroscopy. The solid state structures of two derivatives, [6]PF₆ and [7]PF₆, have been determined by the X-ray structure analysis.     

Synthesis,characterization, and biological properties of Ni(II), Co(II), and Cu(II) complexes of Schiff bases derived from 4-aminobenzylamine

New Schiff bases, N,N′-bis(salicylidene)-4-aminobenzylamine (H₂L¹), N,N′-bis(3-methoxysalicylidene)-4-aminobenzylamine (H₂L²), and N,N′-bis(4-hydroxysalicylidene)-4-aminobenzylamine (H₂L³), with their nickel(II), cobalt(II), and copper(II) complexes have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, electronic absorption, FT-IR, magnetic susceptibility, and conductance measurements. For the ligands, ¹H and ¹³C NMR and mass spectra were obtained. The tetradentate ligands coordinate to the metal ions through the phenolic oxygen and azomethine nitrogens. The keto-enol tautomeric forms of the Schiff bases H₂L¹, H₂L², and H₂L³ have been investigated in polar and apolar solvents. All compounds were non-electrolytes in DMSO (～10^?3 M) according to the conductance measurements. Antimicrobial activities of the Schiff bases and their complexes have been tested against Acinobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Micrococcus luteus, Bacillus megaterium, Corynebacterium xerosis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Rhodotorula rubra, and Kluyveromyces marxianus by the disc diffusion method; biological activity increases on complexation.