Studies on the synthesis and magnetic property of binuclear oxovanadium(IV) complexes bridged by chloranilato group

Six novel oxovanadium(IV) binuclear complexes have been synthesized and characterized, namely, [(VO)₂(CA)L₂]SO₄ [L denotes 5-methyl-1,10-phenanthroline (Me-phen); 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline (Me₂-phen); 5-chloro-1,10-phenanthroline (Cl-phen); diaminoethane (en); 1,3-diaminopropane (pn) and 1,2-diaminopropane (ap) respectively.], where CA represents the dianion of chloranilic acid. Based on elemental analyses, molar conductivity and room temperature magnetic moment measurements, IR and electronic spectral studies, it is proposed that there complexes have CA-bridged structures and consist of two vanadium(IV) ions in a square-pyramidal environment. The complexes [(VO)₂(CA)(Me-phen)₂]SO₄ (1) and [(VO)₂(CA)(Me₂-phen)₂]SO₄ (2) were characterized by variable temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements (4～300 K) and the observed data were fitted to the modified Bleaney-Bowers equation by the least-squares method, giving the exchange integral J=-15.8 cm^?1 for 1 and J=-10.6 cm^?l for 2. This result indicates that there is a weak antiferromagnetic spin-exchange interaction between the two VO²⁺ ions within each molecule.     

Structural models of vanadate-dependent haloperoxidases and their reactivity

Vanadium(V) complexes with hydrazone-based ONO and ONN donor ligands that partly model active-site structures of vanadate-dependent haloperoxidases have been reported. On reaction with [VO(acac)₂] (Hacac = acetylacetone) under nitrogen, these ligands generally provide oxovanadium(IV) complexes [VO(ONO)X] (X = solvent or nothing) and [VO(acac)(ONN)], respectively. Under aerobic conditions, these oxovanadium(IV) species undergo oxidation to give oxovanadium(V), dioxovanadium (V) or μ-oxobisoxovanadium(V) species depending upon the nature of the ligand. Anionic and neutral dioxovanadium(V) complexes slowly deoxygenate in methanol to give monooxo complexes [VO(OMe)(MeOH)(ONO)]. The anionic complexes [VO₂(ONO)]^- can also be convertedin situ on acidification to oxohydroxo complexes [VO(OH)(HONO)]⁺ and to peroxo complexes [VO(O₂)(ONO)]^-, and thus to the species assumed to be intermediates in the haloperoxidases activity of the enzymes. In the presence of catechol (H₂cat) and benzohydroxamic acid (H₂bha), oxovanadium (IV) complexes, [VO (acac)(ONN)] gave mixed-chelate oxovanadium(V) complexes [VO(cat)(ONN)] and [VO(bha)(ONN)] respectively. These complexes are not very stable in solution and slowly convert to the corresponding dioxo species [VO₂(ONN)] as observed by⁵¹V NMR and electronic absorption spectroscopic studies.     

Synthesis characterization and magnetic properties of μ-iodanilato dinuclear oxovanadium(IV) complexes

Five oxovanadium(IV) dinuclear complexes described by the overall formula [(VO)₂(IA)L₂SO₄, where IA repents the dianion of iodanilic acid and L denotes 2, 2′-bipyridine (bpy); 4,4′-dimethy12,2′-bipyridine (Meo-bpy); 1,10-phenanthroline (phen); 4,7-diphenyl-l, 10-phenanthroline (Ph₂-phen) and 5-nitro-1, 10-phenanthroline (NO₂-phen), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductivity and roomtemperature magnetic moment measurements, IR and electronic spectral studies. It is proposed that these complexes have IA-bridged structures and consist of two oxovanadium(IV) ions each in a square pyramidal environment. The complexes (VO)₂(IA) (bpy)₂]SO₄, (1) and[(VO)₂( IA) (phen)₂ ]SO₄ (2) were further characterized by variable temperature (4.2–300 K) magnetic susceptibility measurements and the observed data were fitted to the modified Bleaney-Bowers equation by the least-squares method, giving the exchange integral J = - 2.15 m^?1 for 1 and J = - 9.88 cm^?1 for 2. This result indicates that there is a weak antiferromagnetic spin-exchange interaction between the two VO²⁺ ions within each molecule.     

Synthesis and magnetic studies of phthalato-bridged oxovanadium(IV) binuclear complexes

Six new μ-phthalato binuclear oxovanadium(IV) complexes, namely [(VO)₂(PHTH)-(L)₂]SO₄ (L denotes 2,2′-bipyridine (bpy); 1,10-phenanthroline (phen); 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine (Me₂ bpy); 5-nitro-1,10-phenanthroline (NO₂-phen); 5-chloro-1,10-phenanthroline (Cl-phen) and 5-methyl-1,10-phenanthroline (CH₃-phen), where PHTH is the phthalate dianion), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, electronic spectra, magnetic moments at room temperature and molar conductivity measurements. The temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibility of complexes [(VO)₂(PHTH)(phen)₂]SO₄ (1) and [(VO)₂(PHTH)(CH₃-phen)₂]SO₄ (2) was measured in 4—300 K range and the observed data were successfully simulated by the equation based on the spin Hamiltonian operator, ?=?2J?₁·?₂, giving the exchange integrals J=?12.8 cm^?1 for 1 and J=?7.9 cm^?l for 2. This indicates an antiferromagnetic spin-exchange interaction between the metal ions within each molecule.     

Synthesis, ab initio calculations, thermal, thermodynamic and antioxidant properties of some oxovanadium(IV) complexes containing N2O2 set of donor atoms

The formation constants of some oxovanadium(IV) binary complexes containing Schiff bases resulting from condensation of salicylaldehyde with aniline and with its derivatives were determined spectophotometrically. The synthesized compounds were characterized by analytical and different physico-chemical techniques like ¹H NMR, IR, elemental analysis, mass and UV-Vis spectral studies. The IR spectra affirm that coordination takes place through azomethine nitrogen and phenolate oxygen. Three of the VO(IV) Schiff base complexes i.e. bis(salicylideneaniline)oxovanadium(IV), [VO(L¹)₂], bis(salicylidene-4-methoxyaniline) oxovanadium (IV), [VO(L²)₂] and bis(salicylidene-4-cyanoaniline)oxovanadium(IV), [VO(L¹⁰)₂], were studied by thermogravimetry in order to evaluate their thermal stability and thermal decomposition pathways. The number of steps and, in particular, the starting temperature of decomposition of these complexes depends on the equatorial ligand. The complexes screened for antioxidant activity and the ab initio calculations were carried out to determine the structural and the geometrical properties of a typical vanadyl salicylideneaniline complex, [VO(L¹)₂].     

Synthesis, thermal behavior, and spectral properties of mixed-metal Cu(I)-VO(IV)-thiourea coordination polymers

Abstract  

The heterometallic complexes [Cu(VO)₂(CSN₂H₄)₃Cl(OH)₄]·H₂O, [Cu₂(VO)₂(CSN₂H₄)₂(C₂H₃O₂)₂·(OH)₄], and [Cu₂(VO)₃(CSN₂H₄)₄(C₂H₃O₂)₄(OH)₄] were prepared and characterized in terms of their molecular electrical conductivity, electronic and IR spectra, and thermal behavior. A polymeric structure is proposed in which a thiourea ligand is bonded via a sulfur atom to the tetracoordinated copper(I) and via amino groups to the oxovanadium(IV) ion. The polymeric nature of the complexes is due to bridging via the OH, thiourea, and/or acetate moieties between oxovanadium(IV) coordination centers.     

Effect of ligand structure of Schiff base oxovanadium(IV) complexes on their catalytic activity in aerobic oxidation of alcohols

Two kinds of immobilized bidentate Schiff base oxovanadium(IV) complexes are prepared via polymer reactions and coordination reactions with chloromethylated cross-linked polystyrene (CMCPS) microspheres as matrix. Benzaldehyde (BA)-functionalized CPS microspheres, BA-CPS microspheres, were prepared through nucleophilic substitution with CMCPS microsphere as precursor and p-hydroxy benzaldehyde as reagent, and then Schiff base reactions were carried out with 3-aminopyridine (AP) and glycine (GL) as reagents, respectively, obtaining two kinds of bidentate Schiff base ligand-bonded microspheres, BAAP-CPS microspheres and BAGL-CPS microspheres. Finally, through coordination reactions with vanadyl sulfate (VOSO₄) as reagent, the two kinds of immobilized bidentate Schiff base oxovanadium(IV) complex microspheres, CPS-[VO(BAAP)₂] and CPS-[VO(BAGL)₂], were obtained. The two immobilized complexes, VO(BAAP)₂ and VO(BAGL)₂, are N,N- and N,O-type bidentate Schiff base oxovanadium(IV) complexes and their ligands have different chemical structures. The two catalyst microspheres were used in oxidation of cyclohexanol and benzyl alcohol with molecular oxygen as oxidant and their catalytic activities are compared. The experimental results show that both solid catalysts can catalyze the transformation reactions of cyclohexanol and benzyl alcohol to their corresponding carbonyl compounds under mild conditions. However, CPS-[VO(BAAP)₂] microspheres have much higher catalytic activity and better stability than CPS-[VO(BAGL)₂] microspheres. For the immobilized bidentate Schiff base oxovanadium(IV) catalysts, the catalytic property is closely related to the chemical structures of the ligands, and for this, a theoretical explanation is given.     

Synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties of novel μ-isophthalato oxovanadium(IV) binuclear complexes

Four novel oxovanadium(IV) binuclear complexes have been synthesized, namely [(VO)₂(IPHTA) (L)₂SO₄ (L denotes 2,2′-bipyridine (bpy); 1,10-phenanthroline (phen); 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine (Me₂bpy) and 5-nitro-1,10-phenanthroline (NO₂-phen)), where IPHTA is the isophthalate dianon. Based on elemental analyses, molar conductivity measurements, IR and electronic spectra studies, it is proposed that these complexes have IPHTA-bridged structures and consist of two vanadium(IV) atoms in a square-pyramidal environment. The complexes [(VO)₂(IPHTA)(Me₂bpy)₂]SO₄ (1) and [(VO)₂(IPHTA)(bpy)₂]SO₄ (2) were characterized by variable temperature magnetic susceptibility (4–300 K) and the data could be well fitted by the least-squares method to a susceptibility equation derived from the spin Hamiltonian operator, . The exchange integral, J, was found to be −26.8 cm⁻¹ for (1) and −31.0 cm⁻¹ for (2). These results are commensurate with antifferomagnetic interactions between two oxovanadium(IV) ions within each molecule. The influence of different terminal ligands on magnetic interactions between the metals of this kind of complexes is also discussed.     

Synthesis and spectroscopic studies of oxovanadium(IV) and dichlorovanadium(IV) complexes of <Emphasis Type="Italic">p-</Emphasis>X-phenyl-2-picolylketones

A new series of oxovanadium(IV) complexes formulated as [(HL)₂VO]_n·nSO₄ (a), [(HL)VO(SO₄)]₂ (b), and [L₂VO] (c), where HL=phenyl-2-picolylketone and its para-substituted derivatives have been synthesized and characterized. The i.r. data suggest that the ligands are neutral bidentate in classes (a) and (b) and uninegative bidentate in (c), coordinated to the vanadyl ion via the pyridine-N and keto- or enolato-O atoms. Complexes of class (a) showed mechanochromism upon grinding. Magnetic, u.v./vis. and e.s.r. data suggest that all the complexes have a square pyramidal structure with an unpaired electron in the d_xy orbital in the solid and in solutions. Deoxygenation of the oxovanadium complexes gave the corresponding dichlorovanadium(IV) derivatives. Elemental analysis, magnetic and spectral studies indicated that the dichlorovanadium(IV) complexes are associated with a distorted trans-octahedral ligand field.     

Oxovanadium(IV)-Komplexe mit mehrzähnigen Aminoalkoholen als Liganden: Beziehungen zwischen Struktur und magnetischen Eigenschaften der {VO(μ-OR)2VO}-Einheit

Oxovanadium(IV) Complexes with Multidentate Amine Alcohol Ligands: Magneto-Structural Correlations for the {VO(μ-OR)₂VO} Core The trivalent, pentadentate amine alcohol ligand 1,1-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-(2-hydroxybenzyl)-1,4-diazabutane (H₃hebab) reacts with [VO(acac)₂] in methanol solution to yield the binuclear oxovanadium(IV) complex [{VO(Hhebab)}₂] with a {VO(μ-OR)₂VO}²⁺ core. The compound has been characterized by vibrational (IR, Raman), UV/Vis/NIR, and ESR spectroscopy and the measurement of the magnetic susceptibility in the temperature range of 2 to 280 K. A classification is given for the correlation of the configuration of the {VO(μ-OR)₂VO} core and the magnetic properties of the related oxovanadium(IV) complexes. Antiferromagnetic interactions are operative in the case of anti-and syn-orthogonal as well as syn-coplanar configurations. whereas in the case of anti-coplanar and twist configurations ferromagnetic interactions are observed. Based on the antiferromagnetic behavior of [{VO(Hhebab)}₂] with J = ?170 cm^?1 this classification allows together with the spectroscopic data and density functional calculations the unequivocal assignment of an anti-orthogonal configuration for its {VO(μ-OR)₂VO}²⁺ core. The structural and magnetic data of a series of oxovanadium(IV) complexes with anti- and syn-orthogonal {VO(μ-OR)₂VO} core are used to investigate the quantitative correlation between the V(IV) …? V(IV) distance and the corresponding isotropic interaction constant J.     

Thermal studies of some biologically active oxovanadium(IV) complexes containing 8-hydroxyquinolinate and hydroxamate ligands

The thermal decomposition behaviours of oxovanadium(IV)hydroxamate complexes of composition [VO(Q)_2?n(HL^1,2)_n]: [VO(C₉H₆ON)(C₆H₄(OH)(CO)NHO)] (I), [VO(C₆H₄(OH)(CO)NHO)₂] (II), [VO(C₉H₆ON)(C₆H₄(OH)(5-Cl)(CO)NHO)] (III), and [VO(C₆H₄(OH)(5-Cl)(CO)NHO)₂] (IV) (where Q?=?C₉H₆NO^? 8-hydroxyquinolinate ion; HL¹?=?[C₆H₄(OH)CONHO]^? salicylhydroxamate ion; HL²?=?[C₆H₃(OH)(5-Cl)CONHO]^? 5-chlorosalicylhydroxamate ion; n?=?1 and 2), which are synthesised by the reactions of [VO(Q)₂] with predetermined molar ratios of potassium salicylhydroxamate and potassium 5-chlorosalicylhydroxamate in THF?+?MeOH solvent medium, have been studied by TG and DTA techniques. Thermograms indicate that complexes (I) and (III) undergo single-step decomposition, while complexes (II) and (IV) decompose in two steps to yield VO(HL^1,2) as the likely intermediate and VO₂ as the ultimate product of decomposition. The formation of VO₂ has been authenticated by IR and XRD studies. From the initial decomposition temperatures, the order of thermal stabilities for the complexes has been inferred as III?>?I > II?>?IV.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of oxovanadium(IV) complexes of dimedone derivatives

We have successfully synthesized new oxovanadium (IV) complexes with dimedone derivatives and their structure were confirmed by elemental analyses, spectroscopic techniques (FT-IR, UV–visible, EPR) and thermal analysis. The reaction of [VO (acac)₂] with the azo dimedone ligands ( HL _n ) produced mononuclear oxovanadium (IV) complexes with formula [VO (L_n)₂]H₂O. Results of the molar conductance proved that VO²⁺ complexes are non-electrolytes and fall in the range 14–16 Ω-¹cm²mol⁻¹. The coordination geometry of VO (IV) complexes is square-pyramidal, where vanadium (IV) ion is coordinated by oxygen atom of the carbonyl (C=O) group, and nitrogen atom of the deprotonating hydrazone moiety (–NH–), while the fifth position is occupied by an oxo group. Moreover, the optimized structure, bond angles, bond lengths, as well as the calculated quantum chemical parameters of the complexes have been estimated. DNA binding activities of the complexes were investigated using electronic absorption titration and viscosity measurements. The obtained results showed groove binding of the complexes to CT-DNA accompanied with a partial insertion of the ligand between the base stacks of the DNA with a binding constant of 2.07–5.51 x 10⁵ M⁻¹ range. Evaluation results of the synthesized complexes against the human cancer cell lines HepG-2 and MCF-7, as compared to the positive controls in the viability assay of vinblastine and colchicine have been reported. The in vitro anti-oxidant activity of all the complexes is determined by DPPH free radical-scavenging assay. Finally, the anti-microbial activities of the complexes have been investigated against fungal (Candida albicans), gram negative bacteria (Escherichia coli), and gram positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) using the disc-diffusion method.     

Oxovanadium(IV,V) Complexes with 2‐Acetylpyridine‐2‐furanoylhydrazone (Hapf) as Ligand. X‐Ray Crystal Structures of [VO2(apf)] and [V2O2(μ‐O)2(apf)2]

The preparation of oxovanadium(IV, V) coordination compounds with 2‐acetylpyridine‐2‐furanoylhydrazone (Hapf) is described. [VO(apf)(acac)] was prepared from oxovanadium(IV) diacetylacetonate [VO(acac)₂] by reaction with Hapf in methanol or dichloromethane. The complex is paramagnetic and its EPR spectrum is consistent with an octahedral coordination for the vanadium(IV) atom. Voltammetry studies of [VO(apf)(acac)] indicate an irreversible oxidation, in agreement with the chemical behavior of the compound in solution. The vanadium(IV) complex undergoes slow oxidation in alcoholic solution, losing the acetylacetonate ligand to form [VO₂(apf)] and [V₂O₂(μ‐O)₂(apf)₂]. The crystal structures of these last compounds were determined by X‐ray diffraction methods. [V₂O₂(μ‐O)₂(apf)₂] crystallizes monoclinic [P2₁/c, Z = 2, a = 817.400(10), b = 1650.90(3), c = 984.70(2) pm, β = 112.7190(10)°]. The crystal structure consists of dimeric units, in which two μ‐oxo ligands subtend asymmetric bridges between the vanadium atoms in a very distorted octahedral coordination. In the crystal of [VO₂(apf)], orthorhombic [Pnma, Z = 4, a = 1630.000(10), b = 675.10(4), c = 1136.40(2) pm], the vanadium(V) atom is pentacoordinated.     

Template synthesis and characterization of oxovanadium(IV) complexes with tetraaza macrocyclic ligands and their activity on potato virus X

The oxovanadium(IV) complexes (I) of the type [VO(L)]SO₄ have been prepared using an in-situ method of synthesis with ligands derived from di-2-thienylethanedione with 1,2-diaminobenzene or 2,3-diaminopyridine. These parent complexes have been further reacted with μ-diketones to yield macrocyclic complexes (II) of types [VO(mac)]SO₄ (where mac = macrocyclic ligands derived by condensation of amino group of parent complex with μ-diketones), wherein the VO²⁺ cation acts as a template. Tentative structures of these complexes have been proposed on the basis of elemental analysis, electrical conductance, magnetic moments and spectral (infrared, electronic and electron spin resonance) data. The oxovanadium(IV) complexes are five coordinated wherein the tetraaza macrocyclic ligands act as tetradentate chelating agents. All the complexes are found to inhibit the infectivity of potato virus X, when checked using the test plant Chenopodium amaranticolor.     

Multispectroscopic DNA interaction and Docking studies

Two new water soluble oxovanadium(IV) complexes with formulae Na[VO(his)(met)SO₄] (1) and Na[VO(gly)(met)SO₄] (2), (gly=glycine his=histidine, and met=metformin) were synthesized and characterized by LCMS, UV‐Visible absorption, infrared spectra, magnetic moment, elemental analysis, thermal analysis and electronic spectral studies. The metal center was found in an octahedral geometry. DNA binding interaction of these complexes with CT DNA has been explored by UV‐Visible absorption, fluorescence, viscosity measurements and cleavage studies. Finally the binding of the complexes with CT‐DNA could be surface binding, mainly in the groove binding. The complexes were docked in to B‐DNA sequence, 5’(D*AP*CP*CP*GP*AP*CP*GP*TP*CP*GP*GP*T)‐3’ retrieved from protein data bank (PDB ID: 423D), using Discovery Studio 2.1 software.     

Darstellung,Ramanspektren und Kristallstrukturen von V2O3(SO4)2, K[VO(SO4)2] und NH4[VO(SO4)2]

Preparation, Raman Spectra, and Crystal Structures of V₂O₃(SO₄)₂, K[VO(SO₄)₂], and NH₄[VO(SO₄)₂] The oxo-sulfato-vanadates(V) V₂O₃(SO₄)₂, K[VO(SO₄)₂], and NH₄[VO(SO₄)₂] have been prepared as crystals suitable for X-ray structure determination. In all structures sulfate acts as an unidentate ligand only toward a single vanadium atom. The structure of V₂O₃(SO₄)₂ consists of a threedimensional network of pairs of cornershared VO₆ octahedra with one terminal oxygen atom each, and SO₄ tetrahedra. All oxygen atoms of the sulfate ions are coordinated. NH₄[VO(SO₄)₂] and K[VO(SO₄)₂] are isostructural. VO₆ octahedra with one terminal oxygen atom and pairs of sulfate tetrahedra form infinite chains by corner sharing. The chains are weakly interlinked to layers. The sulfate ions are distorted towards planar SO₃ molecules and single oxygen atoms attached to vanadium. This structural detail gives an explanation for the mechanism of the reversible reaction K[VO(SO₄)₂] ? K[VO₂(SO₄)] + SO₃ at 400°C. Raman spectra of the compounds have been recorded and interpreted with respect to their structures. Crystal data: V₂O₃(SO₄)₂, monoclinic, space group P2₁/a, a = 947.2(4), b = 891.3(3), c? 989.1(4) pm, β = 104.56(3)°, Z = 4, 878 unique data, R(R_w) = 0.039(0,033); K[VO(SO₄)₂], orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁, a = 495.3(2), b = 869.6(9), c = 1 627(1)pm, Z = 4, 642 unique data, R(R_w) = 0,11(0,10); NH₄[VO(SO₄)₂], orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁, a = 495.3(1), b = 870.0(2), c = 1 676.7(4)pm, Z = 4, 768 unique data, R(R_w) = 0.088(0.083).     

Thermoanalytical studies of oxovanadium(IV)hydroxamate complexes

The thermal decomposition behavior of oxovanadium(IV)hydroxamate complexes of composition [VO(acac)(C₆H₅C(O)NHO)] (I), [VO(C₆H₅C(O)NHO)₂] (II), [VO(acac)(4-ClC₆H₄C(O)NHO)] (III), [VO(4-ClC₆H₄C(O)NHO)₂] (IV) (where acac = (CH₃COCHCOCH₃ ^–) synthesized from the reactions of VO(acac)₂ with equi- and bimolar amounts of potassium benzohydroxamate and potassium 4-chlorobenzohydroxamate in THF + MeOH solvent medium has been studied by TG and DTA techniques. TG curves indicated that complexes I, II, and IV undergo decomposition in single step to yield VO₂ as the final residue, while complex III decomposes in two steps to yield VO(acac) as the likely intermediate and VO₂ as the ultimate product of decomposition. The formation of VO₂ has been authenticated by IR and XRD studies. From the initial decomposition temperatures, the order of thermal stability for the complexes has been inferred as IV > I > III > II.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and biological activity of oxovanadium(V) complexes with similar tridentate hydrazone ligands

Two new oxovanadium(V) complexes, [VOL¹(OEt)(EtOH)] (1) and [VOL²(OMe)(MeOH)] (2), were prepared by reaction of [VO(acac)₂] (where acac?=?acetylacetonate) with N′-(3-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)-4-methylbenzohydrazide (H₂L¹) in ethanol and N′-(3-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)-4-methoxybenzohydrazide (H₂L²) in methanol, respectively. Crystal and molecular structures of the complexes were determined by elemental analysis, infrared spectra, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The V ions have octahedral coordination. Thermal stability and the inhibition of urease of the complexes were studied.     

The effect of coordinated water on the connectivity of uranium(IV) sulfate x‐hydrate: [U(SO4)2(H2O)5]·H2O and [U(SO4)2(H2O)6]·2H2O,and a comparison with other known structures

Two new solid‐state uranium(IV) sulfate x‐hydrate complexes (where x is the total number of coordinated plus solvent waters), namely catena‐poly[[pentaaquauranium(IV)]‐di‐μ‐sulfato‐κ⁴O:O′] monohydrate], {[U(SO₄)₂(H₂O)₅]·H₂O}_n, and hexaaquabis(sulfato‐κ²O,O′)uranium(IV) dihydrate, [U(SO₄)₂(H₂O)₆]·2H₂O, have been synthesized, structurally characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction and analyzed by vibrational (IR and Raman) spectroscopy. By comparing these structures with those of four other known uranium(IV) sulfate x‐hydrates, the effect of additional coordinated water molecules on their structures has been elucidated. As the number of coordinated water molecules increases, the sulfate bonds are displaced, thus changing the binding mode of the sulfate ligands to the uranium centre. As a result, uranium(IV) sulfate x‐hydrate changes from being fully crosslinked in three dimensions in the anhydrous compound, through sheet and chain linking in the tetra‐ and hexahydrates, to fully unlinked molecules in the octa‐ and nonahydrates. It can be concluded that coordinated waters play an important role in determining the structure and connectivity of U^IV sulfate complexes.     

Effect of solvent coordination on the structure of β‐diketone‐based vanadyl complexes and assessment of in vitro antidiabetic activity and cytotoxicity

The physicochemical properties, thereby the biological efficacy, of metal complexes are affected based on their structure and geometry that vary in the presence of coordinating and non‐coordinating solvents. To investigate this, in the present work, we synthesized three hitherto unreported β‐diketone‐based oxovanadium(IV) complexes, namely [VO(tfdmh)₂] (tfdmh =1,1,1‐trifluro‐5,5‐dimethyl‐2,4‐hexanedione), [VO(dmh)₂] (dmh = 2,2‐dimethyl‐3,5‐hexanedione) and [VO(dbm)₂] (dbm = 1,3‐diphenylpropane‐1,3‐dione), and characterized them using electron paramagnetic resonance, UV–visible, Fourier transform infrared and electrospray ionization mass spectroscopies and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The structural changes in the presence of dichloromethane, dimethylsulfoxide and dimethylformamide were analysed using spectroscopic techniques. Further, in vitro glucose uptake efficacy and cytotoxicity were assessed using C2C12 (rat skeletal muscle) and HeLa (human cervical cancer) cell lines, respectively.