Zinc(II) (o-hydroxybenzaldoximates) Complexes with Mono- and Bidentate Ligands

New complexes:Zn(Hsalox)(ox), Zn(Hsalox)(NHPh), Zn(Hsalox)(Hsal) and Zn(Hsalox)₂(1,2-diMeim) have been synthesised as a result of a reaction of Zn(salox) and Zn(Hsalox)₂ (where: salox ^2–=OC₆H₄CHNO^2–, Hsalox ^–=OC₆H₄CHNOH^–) with 8-hydroxyquinoline (Hox), o-aminophenol (NH₂Ph), o-hydroxybenzoic acid (H₂Sal) and 1,2-dimethylimidazole (1,2-diMeim). Chemical, X-ray and thermal analyses of the complexes and their sinters have been carried out. Thermal decomposition pathways have been postulated for the complexes. The mixtures about not definite composition have been obtained as a result of a reaction of zinc(o-hydroxybenzaldoximates) with imidazole(Him) and 4-methylimidazole (4-MeHim). This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Zinc(II) and cadmium(II) complexes with <Emphasis Type="Italic">o</Emphasis>-hydroxybenzoic acid or <Emphasis Type="Italic">o</Emphasis>-aminobenzoic acid and 2-methylimidazole

Mixed complexes of the type: Zn(Hsal)₂(2-MeHim)₂, Zn(Han)₂(2-MeHim)₂, Cd(Hsal)₂(2-MeHim)₂, Cd(Han)₂(2-MeHim)₂, where Hsal=OHC₆H₄COO⁻, Han=NH₂C₆H₄COO⁻, 2-MeHim=2-methylimidazol) have been synthesized and characterized by IR spectroscopic and X-ray diffraction studies. Single-crystal X-ray structure of Cd(Hsal)₂(2-MeHim)₂ has been obtained. Thermal behaviour of the compounds was investigated by thermal analysis (TG, DTG, DTA). A coupled TG-MS system was used to analyse the principal volatile products of complexes. Thermal decomposition pathways have been postulated.     

Synthesis,crystal structures and physical properties of two terephthalate-bridged copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes

Two ₂-terephthalate (tp) bridged complexes, [Cu₂(tp)(pren)₄](ClO₄)₂ (pren = 1,3-diaminopropane) (1) and [Ni₂(tp)(pren)₄(Him)₂](ClO₄)₂ (Him = imidazole) (2), have been synthesized and characterized by X-ray single-crystal structural analysis. In the discrete dinuclear [Cu₂(tp)(pren)₄]²⁺ cation of complex (1), each Cu^II atom has a square-pyramidal geometry, being coordinated by four nitrogen atoms (avg. 2.031 Å) from two pren ligands at the basal plane and one oxygen atom [2.259(3) Å] from a bis-monodentate tp group at the axial position. In the discrete dinuclear [Ni₂(tp)(pren)₄(Him)₂]²⁺ cation of complex (2), each Ni^II center is coordinated by five nitrogen atoms [Ni—N 2.069(3)–2.109(2) Å] from one Him group and two pren groups, and completed by one oxygen atom [Ni—O 2.138(3) Å] from a bis-monodentate tp group to furnish a distorted octahedron. Magnetic susceptibility studies show that the pair of metal atoms, although being separated by >11.5 Å, exhibit weak intramolecular antiferromagnetic interactions in complexes (1) (g = 2.07 and J = –3.4 cm^–1) and (2) (g = 2.10 and J = –0.7 cm^–1). The electrochemical behaviors of the complexes have also been studied by cyclic voltammogram processes.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) Complexes of a New Vic-Dioxime Ligand

In this study, 1,2-dihydroxyimino-3,7-di-aza-9,10-O-α-methyl benzal decane (LH₂) was synthesized starting from 1,2-O-α-methyl benzal-4-aza-7-amino heptane (RNH₂) and antichloroglyoxime. With this ligand, complexes were synthesized using Ni(II) and Cu(II) salts with a metal:ligand ratio of 1:2. However, the reaction of the ligand with salts of Zn(II) and Cd(II) gave products with metal:ligand ratio of 1:1. Structures of the ligand and its complexes are proposed based on elemental analyses, IR, ¹³C- and ¹H-NMR spectra, magnetic susceptibility measurements and thermogravimetric analyses (TGA).     

Synthesis,characterization, electrochemical study,and antimicrobial activity of bis(benzoylacetonato) vanadium(IV) complexes of biphenylphenols

New non-oxovanadium(IV) complexes of biphenylphenols, [VCl_{2? n} (bzac)₂(OAr^1,2) _n ], have been synthesized in quantitative yields from the reaction of bis(benzoylacetonato)dichlorovanadium(IV) with the trimethylsilyl derivative of 2- and 4-phenylphenols in carbon tetrachloride. The complexes have been characterized by physicochemical, magnetic moment measurements, IR, mass spectra, and electrochemical studies. The thermal behavior of the complexes has been studied by TGA–DTA. The complexes have been screened for their antimicrobial activity against some pathogenic bacteria, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus and fungi, Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, and Fusarium oxysporum, by two-fold serial dilution.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and magnetic properties of a series of double end-on azido-bridged dinuclear manganese(II) complexes

Four azido-bridged dinuclear Mn(II) complexes, [Mn₂(phen)₄ μ-₁,₁-N₃)₂][Fe^III(bpmb)(CN)₂]₂·H₂O (1), [Mn₂(phen)₄(μ-₁,₁-N₃)₂][Fe^III(bpClb)(CN)₂]₂·H₂O (2), and [Mn₂(phen)₄(μ-₁,₁-N₃)₂][M^III(bpdmb)(CN)₂]₂·3H₂O [M = Fe (3) or Cr (4); phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, bpmb^2– = 1,2-bis(pyridine-2-carboxamido)-4-methyl-benzenate, bpClb^2– = 1,2-bis(pyridine-2-carboxamido) 4-chloro-benzenate, bpdmb^2– = 1,2-bis(pyridine-2-carboxamido)-4,5-dimethyl-benzenate], have been synthesized using the synthetic strategy of large anion inducement. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that all four complexes are doubly end-on (EO) azido-bridged binuclear Mn(II) complexes with two large [M(L)(CN)₂]^– (L = bpmb^2?, bpClb^2?, or bpdmb^2?) building blocks acting as charge-compensating anions. The magnetic properties of the complexes have been investigated, and the results indicate that the magnetic coupling between two Mn(II) centers through the EO azide bridges is ferromagnetic, with J = 0.64(1) cm^?1 for 1, 0.43(1) cm^?1 for 2, 0.50(1) cm^?1 for 3, and 0.66(2) cm^?1 for 4. The magneto-structural relationships of EO azido-bridged Mn(II) systems are discussed.     

Synthesis, thermal and other studies of 2,4'-bipyridine-dichloroacetato complexes of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II)

Four new mixed ligand complexes were prepared by the reaction of title metal dichloroacetates and 2,4'-bipyridine. The general formulae of synthesized compounds are M(2,4'-bpy)₂(CCl₂HCOO)₂·nH₂O (where M(II)=Mn, Co, Ni, Cu; 2,4'-bpy=2,4'-bipyridine, n=2 or 4). The complexes have been isolated from aqueous media and characterized by chemical analysis, molar conductance (in MeOH, DMSO and DMF), magnetic, IR and VIS spectral studies. The nature of metal(II)-ligand coordination is discussed. The thermal behaviour of obtained complexes was studied by thermal analysis and TG-MS techniques in air. IR, X-ray powder diffraction and thermoanalytical data were used for the determination of solid intermediate products of the thermal decomposition. The principal volatile products of thermal decomposition of complexes were proved by mass spectroscopy: H₂O⁺, CO⁺ ₂, HCl⁺ ₂, Cl⁺ ₂, NO⁺ and other. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Synthesis of four novel pendant armed macrocyclic ligands and their interaction with lanthanide(III) cations

The ability of La³⁺ ions to form stable complexes with four novel pendant-armed N_xO_y-macrocycles derived from 2,6-bis(2-formylphenoxymethyl)pyridine, L¹, L², L³, and L⁴, has been studied. The corresponding (unsubstituted) parent ligands were prepared by the reaction between 2,6-bis(2-formylphenoxymethyl)pyridine and three different amines: 1,2-bis(2-aminophenoxy)propane (L¹), diethylenetriamine (L²), and 3,6-dioxa-1,8-octanediamine (L³ and L⁴). This was followed for the parent ligands of L¹, L³, and L⁴ by in situ reduction with sodium borohydride. The pendant-armed ligands were then synthesized by the alkylation of the free-NH groups with p-(L¹ and L³) and o-nitrobenzyl bromide (L⁴), and 2-chloromethylpyridine chlorohydrate (L²). A series of Ln(III) complexes were prepared for the four ligands by the direct synthesis between the corresponding macrocycle and Ln(III) hydrated nitrates and perchlorates. The number of complexes obtained from the pendant-armed macrocycles is lower than that of the (unsubstituted) parent ones, suggesting that the introduction of pendant arms in the macrocyclic skeletons increases the selectivity of the ligands. More complexes were synthesized when using nitrate as the counterion, showing the important role of the counterion in the complexation reaction. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

Thermal study of zinc(II) salicylate complex compounds with bioactive ligands

Five new complex compounds of general formula Zn(Hsal)_2·L₂·nH₂O (where Hsal=OHC₆H₄COO^-, L=thiourea (tu), nicotinamide (nam), caffeine (caf), theobromine (tbr), n=2-4), were prepared and characterized by chemical analysis, IR spectroscopy and studied by methods of thermal analysis (TG/DTG, DTA). It was found that the thermal decomposition of hydrated compounds starts with the release of water molecules. During the thermal decomposition of anhydrous compounds the release of organic ligands take place followed by the decomposition of salicylate anion. Zinc oxide was found as the final product of the thermal decomposition heated up to 800°C. RTG powder diffraction method, IR spectra and chemical analysis were used for the determination of products of the thermal decomposition. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Synthesis and antiproliferative activity of (1R,2R)-N1-(2-butyl)-1,2-cyclohexanediamine platinum(II) complexes with malonate derivatives

Three new platinum(II) complexes of (1R,2R)-N¹-(2-butyl)-1,2-cyclohexanediamine with malonate derivatives as leaving groups have been synthesized and spectrally characterized. They were tested in vitro against four human cancer cell lines. [(1R,2R)-N¹-(2-butyl)-1,2-cyclohexanediamine-N,N′](2-ethylmalonato-O,O′)platinum(II) turned out to be more active (IC₅₀ = 4.65 μM) than oxaliplatin (IC₅₀ = 6.55 μM) against the MCF-7 cell line and is superior to its parent complex, [(1R,2R)-N¹-(2-butyl)-1,2-cyclohexanediamine-N,N′](malonato-O,O′)platinum(II). In addition, agarose gel electrophoresis study revealed that the interaction of the complex with pET22b plasmid DNA had a different behavior from that of cisplatin or oxaliplatin.     

Synthesis and characterization of new metal(II) complexes with formates and some nitrogen donor ligands

New mixed-ligands complexes with empirical formulae: M(2,4′-bpy)₂L₂·H₂O (M(II)Zn, Cd), Zn(2-bpy)₃L₂·4H₂O, Cd(2-bpy)₂L₂·3H₂O, M(phen)L₂·2H₂O (where M(II)=Mn, Ni, Zn, Cd; 2,4′-bpy=2,4′-bipyridine, 2-bpy=2,2′-bipyridine, phen=1,10-phenanthroline, L=HCOO⁻) were prepared in pure solid state. They were characterized by chemical, thermal and X-ray powder diffraction analysis, IR spectroscopy, molar conductance in MeOH, DMF and DMSO. Examinations of OCO⁻ absorption bands suggest versatile coordination behaviour of obtained complexes. The 2,4′-bpy acts as monodentate ligand; 2-bpy and phen as chelating ligands. Thermal studies were performed in static air atmosphere. When the temperature raised the dehydration processes started. The final decomposition products, namely MO (Ni, Zn, Cd) and Mn₃O₄, were identified by X-ray diffraction.     

The infrared spectra of imidazole complexes of first transition series metal(ii) nitrates and perchlorates

The IR spectra (4000–4140 cm^?1 ) of the twelve imidazole (Him) complexes [M(Him)₆] (NO₃)₂ (M = Co, Ni, Zn); [M(Him)₆](ClO₄)₂ (M = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni); [Zn(Him)_s](ClO₄)₂; [Cu(Him)₄X₂] (X = NO₃, ClO₄); [Zn(Him)₄(NO₃)₂]; [Zn(Him)₄](ClO₄)₂ and their deuterated analogues are discussed. The ratio between the frequencies of corresponding bands in the deuterated and undeuterated species is used to assign the internal imidazole vibrations. The internal modes of the NO₃^? and ClO₄^? ions are discussed in relation to the known or proposed structures of the complexes. The metal-ligand vibrations are assigned on the grounds of the shifts which occur on imidazole deuteration and metal ion substitution.     

Reactions of bis(isopropylxanthato)nickel(II) with nitrogen-donor ligands—II

New complexes of bivalent nickel with isopropylxanthates and nitrogen-donor ligands of composition [Ni(Prⁱxa)₂(L)], [Ni(Prⁱxa)₂(L¹)₂], [Ni(L²)₂](Prⁱxa)₂, and [Ni(L³)₃] (Prⁱxa)₂ have been synthesized, where Prⁱxa = i-C₃H₇OCS₂⁻, L = 1,2-diaminopropane (1,2-pn), N,N,N′,N′=tetramethylethylenediamine (tmen) or 4,4′-bipyridine (4,4′-bipy), L¹ = pyridine (py), L² = diethylenetriamine (dien) and L³ = ethylenediamine (en), 1,2-diaminopropane or 1,10-phenanthroline (phen). The compounds have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR and UV-vis spectroscopy, magnetochemical measurements, molar conductivity and thermal analysis. The compounds containing the complex cation have been one-electron irreversibly oxidized using cyclic voltammetry. The crystal and molecular structures of [Ni(Prⁱxa)₂(tmen)] and [Ni(phen)₃](Prⁱxa)₂ have been elucidated.     

Chelating, bridging, and chain structures within Ag(I) and Cu(I) complexes of bis(nicotinyloxy), bis(isonicotinyloxy), and bis(pyrimidine-5-carboxyloxy)-1,8-disubstituted anthraquinone ligands

Reaction of Ag(I) and Cu(I) [M(NCCH₃)₄]X (X = BF₄⁻ and PF₆⁻) salts with 1,8-bis(nicotinyloxy)anthracene-9,10-dione (1), 1,8-bis(isonicotinyloxy)anthracene-9,10-dione (2), and 1,8-bis(pyrimidine-5-carboxyloxy)anthracene-9,10-dione (3), yield new chelating and bridging complexes and two new coordination polymers. The bridging capabilities of ligands 1 and 2 have not been demonstrated before, and ligand 1, by itself, has the flexibility to produce either chelated or bridged structures and an unusual ladder coordination polymer. The tetradentate ligand 3 also produces a one-dimensional coordination polymer in the presence of one equivalent of Ag(I). All complexes have been characterized by X-ray crystallography.     

Synthesis,characterization, and antibacterial evaluation of copper(II) complexes supported by phenylacetic acid derivatives,and diamine ligands

Four mixed-ligand complexes, [Cu₃(cpa)₆(pda)₁] (1) (cpa = 4-chlorophenylacetic acid, pda = 1,2-diaminopropane), [Cu₃(fpa)₆(tn)₁] (2) (fpa = 4-fluorophenylacetic acid, tn = 1,3-diaminopropane), [Cu₃(cpa)₆(en)₁] (3) (cpa = 4-chlorophenylacetic acid, en = ethylenediamine), and [Cu₃(fpa)₆(pda)₁] (4) (fpa = 4-fluorophenylacetic acid, pda = 1,2-diaminopropane), were synthesized by reacting 4-chlorophenylacetic acid or 4-fluorophenylacetic acid, the diamines, and metal salts. Their structures were determined by elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The antimicrobial activities for the metal complexes were evaluated against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas putida, Bacillus subtilis, and Bacillus cereus. The antimicrobial results indicated that the four synthesized complexes displayed good inhibitory activity against E. coli and B. subtilis, and could be promising antibacterial agents.     

Synthesis, DNA-binding and photocleavage studies of [Ru(phen)2(pbtp)] and [Ru(bpy)2(pbtp)] (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline; bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine; pbtp = 4,5,9,11,14-pentaaza-benzo[b]triphenylene)

Based on the ligand dppz (dppz = dipyrido-[3,2-a:2′,3′-c]phenazine), a new ligand pbtp (pbtp = 4,5,9,11,14-pentaaza-benzo[b]triphenylene) and its polypyridyl ruthenium(II) complexes [Ru(phen)₂(pbtp)]²⁺ (1) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline and [Ru(bpy)₂(pbtp)]²⁺ (2) (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, ES-MS and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The DNA-binding of these complexes were investigated by spectroscopic methods and viscosity measurements. The experimental results indicate that both complexes 1 and 2 bind to CT-DNA in classical intercalation mode, and can enantioselectively interact with CT-DNA. It is interesting to note that the pbtp ruthenium(II) complexes, in contrast to the analogous dppz complexes, do not show fluorescent behavior when intercalated into DNA. When irradiated at 365 nm, both complexes promote the photocleavage of pBR 322 DNA.     

Synthesis and magnetic properties of binuclear cobalt(Ⅱ), nickel(Ⅱ) and copper(Ⅱ) complexes bridged by oxamidate group

Four binuclear Co(Ⅱ), Ni(Ⅱ) and Cu(Ⅱ) complexes bridged by oxamidate (oxd) group have been synthesized, namely Co2(byp)2(oxd)(ClO4)2 (1), Co2(Me2bpy)2(oxd)(ClO4)2.H2O (2), Ni2(bpy)2(oxd)(ClO4)2.2H2O (3) and Cu2(Me2bpy)2(oxd)(NO3)2 (4). (bpy=2,2'-bipyridyl, Me2-bpy=4,4'-dimethylbipyridyl, oxd=oxamidate) The complexes are characterized by IR, UV spectra, EPR and variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility (4-300 K). The susceptibility data for. complexes 1 and 3 were least-squares fit to the susceptibility equation derived from the spin Hamiltonian H=-2J . S1 . S2. The exchange integral, J, was found to be equal to -3.62 cm-1 in 1 and -1.82 cm-1 in 3. This indicates a weak antiferromagnetic spin exchange interaction between the metal ions.     

New complexes of Zn(II) with the anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drug,ibuprofen and nitrogen donor ligands. Synthesis,characterization and biological activity

Complexes of [Zn(ibup)₂(4,4′-bipy)]_n 1, [Zn(ibup)₂(phen)] 2, [Zn(ibup)₂(2,9-dmphen)] 3, [Zn(ibup)₂(1,2-dmimidazole)₂] 4, and [Zn(ibup)₂(2-am-6-picoline)₂] 5 (ibu = ibuprofen, 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipypyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, 2,9-dmephen = 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline, 1,2-dmimidazole = 1,2-dimethylimidazole, and 2-am-6-picoline = 2-amino-6-picoline) were prepared and characterized. The crystal structure of 1 was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The in vitro anti-bacterial activities for the complexes against Gram-positive (Micrococcus luteus, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia and Proteus mirabilis) bacteria were done using the agar well-diffusion method. Complexes 1–3 showed anti-bacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, while 4 and 5 did not exhibit anti-bacterial activity. Complexes 2 and 3 were selected for further studies. Complexation of zinc-ibuprofen with phen as in 2 decreased the anti-bacterial activity against most of the bacteria used. The complexation in 3 decreased the anti-bacterial activity in Gram-positive bacteria but for Gram-negative bacteria, the overall anti-bacterial activity of uncoordinated 2,9-dmphen was enhanced upon coordination with zinc ibuprofen.     

Spectrothermal studies on Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) salicylato (1,10-phenanthroline) complexes

The cobalt, nickel, copper and zinc atoms in bis(1,10-phenanthroline)bis(salicylato-O)metal(II) monomeric octahedral complexes [M(Hsal)₂(phen)₂]·nH₂O, (M: Co(II), n=1; Cu(II), n=1.5 and Ni(II), Zn(II), n=2) are coordinated by the salicylato monoanion (Hsal) through the carboxyl oxygen in a monodentate fashion and by the 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) molecule through the two amine nitrogen atoms in a bidentate chelating manner. On the basis of the DTG_max, the thermal stability of the hydrated complexes follows order: Ni(II) (149°C)>Co(II) (134°C)>Zn(II) (132°C)>Cu(II) (68°C) in static air atmosphere. In the second stage, the pyrolysis of the anhydrous complexes takes place. The third stage of decomposition is associated with a strong exothermic oxidation process (DTA curves: 410, 453, 500 and 450°C for the Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes, respectively). The final decomposition products, namely CoO, NiO, CuO and ZnO, were identified by IR spectroscopy. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and magnetism of two phenylacetate imidazolate copper(II) complexes

The influence of pH for the reaction system involving CuCl₂?·?2H₂O, imidazole (Him) and phenylacetic acid (HL) at room temperature was investigated. Cu₂(Him)₄L₄?·?2H₂O (1) and Cu₃(Him)₂(im)₂L₄ (2) were synthesized at pH 6.5 and 7.5, respectively. In 1, the Cu is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms of two Him and three oxygen atoms from three phenylacetates to form a square pyramid CuN₂O₃. Adjacent square pyramids share edges to form Cu₂N₄O₄ dimers, which are assembled by hydrogen bonds into a 2-D layer parallel to the (001) plane. In 2, copper atoms are interlinked by im^? and L^? to form a 2-D layer parallel to (100). The resulting layers have C–H···O hydrogen bonds leading to a 3-D supramolecular architecture. Variable temperature magnetism of 1 and 2 suggests a weak ferromagnetic or antiferromagnetic coupling exchange (J?=?0.58?cm^?1 for 1, J?=??10.24?cm^?1 for 2).