Structure of the hexanuclear Cu(II) β-diketonate complex

The structure of the hexanuclear copper(II) β-diketonate complex with gfa (hexafluoroacetylacetone) and dpm (dipivalylmethanate) ligands was studied by low-temperature (T = 100 K) X-ray diffraction. Crystal data for Cu₆(gfa)₄(dpm)₄(OH)₄ [C₆₄H₈₄Cu₆F₂₄O₂₀]: a = 28.2364(7) Å, b = 12.8072(3) Å, c = 24.7199(7) Å, β= 115.900(1)°, V = 8041.5(4) ų, space group C2/m, Z = 4, d _calc 1.661 g/cm³. The coordination polyhedra of the copper atoms — squares and octahedra — are formed by the oxygen atoms of the gfa and dpm ligands and groups. In all cases, the Cu-O distances vary from 1.89 Å to 2.13 Å. The complexes follow the sites of the rhombohedral sublattice with the parameters a _c ≈ 14.4 Å and a _c ≈ 61.5°.     

Determination of the copper activity of liquid CuLa alloys

The thermodynamic activities of liquid CuLa alloys were obtained at 1549 K by Knudsen effusion experiments. The experimentally known concentration and temperature dependences of thermodynamic properties of liquid CuLa alloys are explained on the basis of an association model. These results are discussed in comparison with the enthalpy of crystallization and the crystallization temperature as well as the enthalpy of melting and the melting temperature of lanthanum-rich glassy and crystalline alloys respectively.     

Affinity of Cu+ for the copper-binding domain of the amyloid-β peptide of Alzheimer's disease

The role of metal ions in Alzheimer's disease etiology is unresolved. For the redox-active metal ions iron and copper, the formation of reactive oxygen species by metal amyloid complexes has been proposed to contribute to Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration. For copper, reactive oxygen species are generated by copper redox cycling between its 1+ and 2+ oxidation states. Thus, the AβCu(I) complex is potentially a critical reactant associated with Alzheimer's disease etiology. Through competitive chelation, we have measured the affinity of the soluble copper-binding domain of the amyloid-β peptide for Cu(I). The dissociation constants are in the femtomolar range for both wild-type and histidine-to-alanine mutants. These results indicate that Cu(I) binds more tightly to monomeric amyloid-β than Cu(II) does, which leads us to propose that Cu(I) is a relevant in vivo oxidation state.     

Sulfur the archetypal catalyst poison? The sulfur-induced promotion of the bonding of unsaturated hydrocarbons on Cu(111)

We have shown using a combination of temperature-programmed desorption and UV photoelectron spectroscopy that the presence of preadsorbed atomic sulfur promotes the bonding of cyclic unsaturated hydrocarbons (benzene and cyclohexene) to Cu(111). This promoting behavior of sulfur can be rationalized in terms of the ability of adsorbed sulfur to influence the balance between charge donation from the adsorbate to metal, and back-donation from the metal to adsorbate. The effects of sulfur on Cu(111) are dramatically different from those observed in previous studies on Pt(111), which found that it caused a downward shift in the desorption temperature of adsorbed benzene, through purely steric effects.     

Facile synthesis of nanoparticles of the molecule-based superconductor κ-(BEDT-TTF)2Cu(NCS)2

Well-dispersed roughly spherical nano-objects of the molecule-based superconductor κ-(BEDT-TTF)₂Cu(NCS)₂ have been prepared in an organic solution by using an easy synthetic route. Long alkyl-chain aconitate esters have been used as growth controlling agents. Nano-objects exhibiting sizes in the 35–120 nm range are made of aggregated individual smaller nanoparticles ranging from 3 to 10 nm. Nanoparticle powders have been studied by X-ray diffraction, high resolution electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy in the conductivity mode.     

Thermodynamic parameters of the formation of deprotonated single-ligand complexes in the Cu(II)−triglycine system in aqueous solutions

Heat effects arising from interactions between triglycine solutions and Cu(NO₃)₂ solutions are studied at 298.15 K and ionic strengths of 0.2 to 1.0 (KNO₃) via isothermal calorimetry. Using experimental data, enthalpies of formation are calculated for species CuH_?1L, CuH_?2L^?, and CuH_?3L^2?, along with Δ_rH°, Δ_rG°, and Δ_rS° of the complexation process. A relationship is revealed between the structures of deprotonated single-ligand triglycine complexes of Cu(II) and the thermodynamic parameters of their formation.     

Photolysis of oxygen saturated ethers in the presence of Sn(Ⅱ) or Cu(Ⅱ) salts

Photolysis of diethyl ether-oxygen charge transfer complex in the presence of Sn(Ⅱ)or Cu(Ⅱ)salts gave higher yields of the oxidation products,ethyl acetate,acetaldehyde,ethanol,ethyl formate and methanol compared with those without the salts.In addition,the photolysis of an oxygen saturated te-trahydrofuran(THF)or dibutyl ether solution gave y-butyro-lactone or butanol and butyl butyrate as major products with small amounts of undetermined compounds,respectively.Their yields were also affected by the addition of Cu(Ⅱ)or Sn(Ⅱ)salts.     

Cellular Uptake of the ATSM−Cu(II) Complex under Hypoxic Conditions

The Cu(II)-diacetyl-bis (N4-methylthiosemicarbazone) complex (ATSM−Cu(II)) has been suggested as a promising positron emission tomography (PET) agent for hypoxia imaging. Several in-vivo studies have shown its potential to detect hypoxic tumors. However, its uptake mechanism and its specificity to various cancer cell lines have been less studied. Herein, we tested ATSM−Cu(II) toxicity, uptake, and reduction, using four different cell types: (1) mouse breast cancer cells (DA-3), (2) human embryonic kidney cells (HEK-293), (3) breast cancer cells (MCF-7), and (4) cervical cancer cells (Hela) under normoxic and hypoxic conditions. We showed that ATSM−Cu(II) is toxic to breast cancer cells under normoxic and hypoxic conditions; however, it is not toxic to normal HEK-293 non-cancer cells. We showed that the Cu(I) content in breast cancer cell after treatment with ATSM−Cu(II) under hypoxic conditions is higher than in normal cells, despite that the uptake of ATSM−Cu(II) is a bit higher in normal cells than in breast cancer cells. This study suggests that the redox potential of ATSM−Cu(II) is higher in breast cancer cells than in normal cells; thus, its toxicity to cancer cells is increased.     

Coordination Sphere Tuning of the Electron Transfer Dissociation Behavior of Cu(II)–Peptide Complexes

In contrast to previous electron capture dissociation (ECD) studies, we find that electron transfer dissociation (ETD) of Cu(II)–peptide complexes can generate c- and z-type product ions when the peptide has a sufficient number of strongly coordinating residues. Double-resonance experiments, ion-molecule reactions, and collision-induced dissociation (CID) prove that the c and z product ions are formed via typical radical pathways without the associated reduction of Cu(II), despite the high second ionization energy of Cu. A positive correlation between the number of Cu(II) binding groups in the peptide sequence and the extent of c and z ion formation was also observed. This trend is rationalized by considering that the recombination energy of Cu(II) can be lowered by strong binding ligands to an extent that enables electron transfer to non-Cu sites (e.g., protonation sites) to compete with Cu(II) reduction, thereby generating c/z ions in a manner similar to that observed for protonated (i.e., nonmetalated) peptides.     

Spectroelectrochemical Studies on the Interactions of Complexes of Cu(phen)_2~(2 ) and Cu(bpy)_2~(2 ) with DNA

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Cu(II)-promoted methanolysis of N,N-dipicolylacetamide. multistep activation by decoupling of > ̈̈N-C═O resonance via Cu(II)-N binding, delivery of the Cu(II):((-)OCH3) nucleophile, and metal ion assistance of the departure of the leaving group

The methanolysis of the Cu(II) complex of N-acetyl-N,N-bis(2-picolyl)amine (2) was investigated by a kinetic study as a function of pH in methanol at 25 °C and computationally by DFT calculations. The active species is the basic form of the complex (3(-)), or (1:Cu(II))((-)OCH(3))(HOCH(3))), and the rate constant for its solvolysis is k(max) = 1.5 × 10(-4) s(-1). The mechanism involves Cu(II) binding to the amide N lone pair, decoupling it from >N-C═O resonance, concomitant with Cu(II):((-)OCH(3)) delivery to the adjacent >N-C═O unit, followed by Cu(II)-assisted departure of the N,N-bis(2-picolyl)amide from a tetrahedral intermediate.     

Crystal Structures of Cu(Ⅰ) and Cu(Ⅱ) Complexes of Tris(N-n-propylbenzimidazol-2-ylmethyl)amine

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Dependence of the Structure and Properties of (M,Cu)Sr2(Ln,Ca)Cu2O8−δ (1212) and (M,Cu)Sr2(Ln,Ce4+)2Cu2O10−δ (1222) Phases on the Cation M

The composition and structure of (M,Cu)(Sr,Ln)₂(Ln,Ca,Sr)Cu₂O_8– phases, where M = B, Al, Cr, Pb, Bi, Ru, or Mo (1212 type), and (M,Cu)(Sr,Ln(₂(Ln,Ce⁴⁺)₂Cu₂O_10– phases, where M = V, Cr, Mn, Ru, or Mo (1222 type), have been determined. The role of the M cation in the formation of the crystal structures and the superconductivity phenomenon was analyzed. The relationship between the type of M cation and structural parameters was discovered.     

Halogen Mediated Self-assembly of Three Mixed Valent Cu(Ⅰ)/Cu(Ⅱ) Complexes

Reaction of the ligand dmpt(dmpt=6,7-dimethylbenzo[f][1,10]phenanthroline)with CuCl_2 afforded mixed valent Cu(Ⅰ)/Cu(Ⅱ) discrete tetranuclear complexes[Cu(Ⅱ)Cl_2(dmpt)Cu(Ⅰ)Cl](1),while the reaction of ligand dppz(dppz = dipyrido[3,2-a:20,30-c]phenazine) with divalent halogen copper salt CuX_2(X=Cl,Br) gave one-dimensional chain mixed valent Cu(Ⅰ)/Cu(Ⅱ) complexes [Cu(Ⅱ)Cl_2(dppz)Cu(Ⅰ)Cl]_n(2) and discrete mixed valent Cu(Ⅰ)/Cu(Ⅱ)complexes [Cu(Ⅱ)Br_2(dppz)(DMF)Cu(Ⅰ)Br](3). Complex 2 consists of a one-dimensional chain-dppzC u(Ⅱ)-Clμ_2-Cu(Ⅰ)-Cl-dppzC u(Ⅱ)-Clμ_2-Cu(Ⅰ)-with Cu(Ⅱ) and Cu(Ⅰ) atoms linked together by chloride anion. Complex 3 is a discrete complex,which is the same as complexes 1 and 2 involving two different copper valent Cu(Ⅰ) and Cu(Ⅱ). The Cu(Ⅰ) ion presents a pseudo-trihedral geometry,while the Cu(Ⅱ) ion presents a slightly distorted square-pyramidal geometry. This fact proved that halogen ions play a vital role in the assembly procedure. Our research results demonstrate the structural diversification that can be achieved by halogen ions mediated. Moreover,halogen ions-mediated self-assembly may provide useful information for further design of compounds with novel structures and properties.     

On the nature of spin- and orbital-resolved Cu+–NO charge transfer in the gas phase and at Cu(I) sites in zeolites

Electronic factors essential for NO activation by Cu(I) sites in zeolites are investigated within spin-resolved analysis of electron transfer channels (natural orbitals for chemical valence). NOCV analysis is performed for three DFT-optimized models of Cu(I)?CNO site in ZSM-5: [CuNO]⁺, (T1)CuNO, and (M7)CuNO. NO as a non-innocent, open-shell ligand reveals significant differences between independent deformation density components for ?? and ?? spins. Four distinct components are identified: (i) unpaired electron donation from NO ??_??* antibonding orbital to Cu_s,d; (ii) backdonation from copper d _yz to ??_??* antibonding orbital; (iii) donation from occupied ??_?? and Cu d _xz to bonding region, and (iv) donation from nitrogen lone-pair to Cu_s,d. Channel (i), corresponding to one-electron bond, shows-up solely for spin majority and is effective only in the interaction of NO with naked Cu⁺. Channel (ii) dominates for models b and c: it strongly activates NO bond by populating antibonding ??* orbital and weakens the N?CO bond in contrast to channel (i), depopulating the antibonding orbital and strengthening N?CO bond. This picture perfectly agrees with IR experiment: interaction with naked Cu⁺ imposes small blue-shift of NO stretching frequency while it becomes strongly red-shifted for Cu(I) site in ZSM-5 due to enhanced backdonation.     

Why Is the Spontaneous Deprotonation of [Cu(uracil)2]2+ Complexes Accompanied by Enolization of the System?

The reaction‐force formalism is applied to carry out a detailed analysis of the mechanisms behind the enolization processes undergone by the complexes formed on interaction of uracil dimers with Cu²⁺ ions after spontaneous deprotonation of the resulting complexes. These enolization processes apparently involve a single proton transfer (PT) from an NH group to a carbonyl group of the same uracil moiety, which should involve a rather high activation barrier that prevents the process occurring. However, the reaction‐force, chemical‐potential, and electronic‐flux profiles unambiguously indicate that the actual mechanism involves three low‐barrier elementary steps, and this explains why enolization of the [Cu(uracil?H)(uracil)]⁺ complexes is a highly facile, assisted PT process. All of the observed PT processes show a typical profile for both the chemical potential and the electronic flux associated with the bond‐breaking and the bond‐formation processes.     

Enhanced stereoselectivity of a Cu(II) complex chiral auxiliary in the synthesis of Fmoc-L-γ-carboxyglutamic acid

L-γ-Carboxyglutamic acid (Gla) is an uncommon amino acid that binds avidly to mineral surfaces and metal ions. Herein, we report the synthesis of N-α-Fmoc-L-γ-carboxyglutamic acid γ,γ'-tert-butyl ester (Fmoc-Gla(O(t)Bu)(2)-OH), a suitably protected analogue for Fmoc-based solid-phase peptide synthesis. The residue was synthesized using a novel chiral Cu(II) complex, whose structure-based design was inspired by the blue copper protein rusticyanin. The five-coordinate complex is formed by Shiff base formation between glycine and the novel ligand (S)-2-(N-(2-methylthio)benzylprolyl)aminobenzophenone in the presence of copper. Michael addition of di-tert-butyl methylenemalonate to the α-carbon of the glycine portion of the complex occurs in a diastereoselective fashion. The resulting (S,S)-complex diastereomer can be easily purified by chromatography. Metal complex decomposition followed by Fmoc protection affords the enantiomerically pure amino acid. With the use of this novel chiral complex, the asymmetric synthesis of Fmoc-Gla(O(t)Bu)(2)-OH was completed in nine steps from thiosalicylic acid in 14.5% overall yield.     

Exploring the Structural Details of Cu(I) Binding to α-Synuclein by NMR Spectroscopy

The aggregation of α-synuclein (AS) is selectively enhanced by copper in vitro, and the interaction is proposed to play a potential role in vivo. In this work, we report the structural, residue-specific characterization of Cu(I) binding to AS and demonstrate that the protein is able to bind Cu(I) with relatively high affinity in a coordination environment that involves the participation of Met1 and Met5 residues. This knowledge is a key to understanding the structural-aggregation basis of the copper-catalyzed oxidation of AS.     

Radical scavenging and in vitro antifungal activities of Cu(II) and Co(II) complexes of the t-butylphenyl derivative of porphyrazine

Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes and metal-free t-butylphenyl peripherally substituted porphyrazine (Pz) have been screened for in vitro antifungal (Aspergillus niger) and antioxidant (free radical scavenging, superoxide radical scavenging, and reducing power) activities. The results were compared with synthetic antioxidants, e.g., butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), trolox, or α-tocopherol. The free radical scavenging activity of H₂Pz was higher than the CuPz complex. However, CuPz complex showed higher superoxide radical scavenging activity than BHA, BHT, and trolox while H₂Pz and CoPz showed weaker activity than BHA, BHT, and trolox. The reducing power of all complexes was similar to that of BHT and α-tocopherol on a per molar basis. The ligand and complexes have antifungal activity against A. niger. The compounds have significant superoxide radical scavenging activity against various antioxidant systems in vitro.     

Synthesis of β-Bromo-Substituted Cu(II) Tetraphenylporphyrinates

Bromination reactions of Cu(II) 5,10,15,20-tetraphenylporphyrinate with N-bromosuccinimide in chloroform and chloroform–dimethylformamide mixture and complexation of 2-bromo-5,10,15,20-tetraphenylporphyrin and 2,3,12,13-tetrabromo-5,10,15,20-tetraphenylporphyrin with copper(II) acetate in dimethylformamide have been studied. Mono-, tetra-, and octabromo-substituted Cu(II) porphyrinates have been synthesized. Obtained compounds have been identified by electronic absorption spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis.