Preparation and Spectral Investigation of Bis[N(2-methyl-phenyl) 4-Nitro-thiobenzamidato] mercury(II), Bis[N(2-methoxy-phenyl) 4-Nitro-thiobenzamidato]mercury(II), and Bis[N(2-chloro-phenyl) 4-Nitro-thiobenzamidato]mercury(II) Complexes

Several preparative routes to bis[N(substituted-phenyl) 4-nitro-thiobenzamidato] mercury(II) complexes are presented, including the reaction of mercury(II) oxide, fluoride, chloride, bromide, cyanide, acetate, and nitrate with N(substituted-phenyl) 4-nitro-thiobenzamide derivatives. ¹ H-NMR, Raman, and IR measurements confirmed the complexation of mercury to sulphur.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of cobalt(II) and zinc(II) complexes with 2-(indazol-1-yl)-2-thiazoline (TnInA). X-ray characterization of [CoCl2(TnInA)2] · C2H6O and [(M)(TnInA)2(H2O)2](NO3)2 (M = Co, Zn)

Several complexes of 2-(indazol-1-yl)-2-thiazoline (TnInA) with the divalent ions Co and Zn have been synthesized by the direct combination of the ligand and the metal chloride or nitrate hydrated salts in ethanol. These complexes have been characterized by a variety of physical–chemical techniques. Moreover, the structures of [CoCl₂(TnInA)₂] · C₂H₆O (1) and [(M)(TnInA)₂(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₂ (M = Co, 3; Zn, 4) were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In all the complexes, the ligand TnInA bonds to the metal ion through the indazole and thiazoline nitrogen atoms. In complex 1 the environment around the cobalt ion may be described as a distorted octahedron with two TnInA ligands and two chlorine ligands. Compounds 3 and 4 are isostructural with a distorted octahedral geometry around the metal center, being linked to two water molecules and two TnInA ligands. However, in complex [ZnCl₂(TnInA)] (2) the zinc atom is four-coordinated with a probable tetrahedral environment with two chloro ligands and one TnInA ligand bonded to the metal ion.     

Synthesis and characterization of bis(organothiolato)mercury(ii) complexes by disproportionation of Hg2Cl2 in the presence of thiols

Mercury(I) chloride disproportionates to mercury metal and bis(organothiolato)mercury(II) in the presence of some thiols in good yields. The products were analyzed by means of ¹H?NMR and gas chromatographic–mass spectrometry (GC/MS), which indicated that the complexes are monomers in the gas phase and decomposed at elevated temperature to mercury(0) and corresponding disulfides.     

Synthesis and Spectral Characterization of Some Complexes Derived From N-Benzoyl-N′-Carboxylmethylthiopropylidine Thiourea (Bcmt)

Abstract

New metal complexes derived from the reaction of N-benzoyl-N′-carboxyl methylthiopropylidine thiourea (BCMT) with Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Fe(III) chloride and/or acetate salts have been synthesized and characterized using elemental analyses, molar conductance, spectral (IR, UV-Vis., mass, ¹H NMR), thermal (TGA, DTG), and magnetic measurements. The IR results showed the modes of coordination in case of mononuclear and binuclear metal complexes. Different types of geometries are suggested on the basis of the spectral and the magnetic data. Also, the ligand field parameters for the metal complexes were calculated. The amounts of the solvents as well as the mechanism of decomposition were proposed using thermal measurements. The results of biological activity of the ligand give us the promise to be effective in tumors treatment.     

Synthesis and spectral characterization of a new symmetric bidentate Schiff-base and its zinc complexes

A new symmetric bidentate Schiff base N,N′-bis [(E)-3-(2-nitrophenyl)allylidene)]benzene-1,2-diamine (L) and its complexes with general formula ZnLX₂ (X = chloride, bromide, iodide, thiocyanate and azide) are described. The authenticity of the ligand and complexes have been established by microanalysis, electronic, MS, FT-IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra, and by molar conductivity measurements. All compounds are non-electrolytes in DMF. The analytical data confirmed that the metal to ligand ratio in the complexes is 1 : 1. The complexes have pseudotetrahedral geometry with C_2V point group.     

Synthesis,spectral and antibacterial activity of Co(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) complexes with 2‐hydroxy‐benzoic acid(3,4‐dihydro‐2H‐naphthalen‐1‐ylidene)‐hydrazide

A bioactive Schiff base HL i.e. 2‐hydroxy‐benzoic acid(3,4‐dihydro‐2H ‐naphthalen‐1‐ylidene)‐hydrazide was synthesized by reacting equimolar amount of salicylic acid hydrazide and 1‐tetralone. Co(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) complexes of ligand HL was synthesized in 1:1 and 1:2 molar ratio of metal to ligand. The structure of the synthesized ligand and metal complexes was established by elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic susceptibility measurements, electronic, IR and EPR spectral techniques. For determining the thermal stability the TGA has been done. In DFT studies the geometries of Schiff bases and metal complexes were fully optimized with respect to the energy using the 6–31 + g(d,p) basis set. Spectral data reveal that ligand behave uninegative tridentate in ML complexes and uninegative bidentate in ML₂ complexes. On the basis of characterization octahedral geometry has been assigned for Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes, while tetrahedral for Zn(II) complexes. Antibacterial activity of the synthesized compounds were evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus , Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli , Xanthomonas campestris and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the results revealed that metal complexes show enhanced activity in comparison to free ligand.     

FORMATION OF 2-PYRIDINYL-2-OXAZOLINES AND PYRIDINE-2-CARBOXAMIDINE IN THE COORDINATION SPHERE OF COPPER(II)

Abstract

The reaction of pyridine-2-carbonitrile (2-CNpy) with 2-amino-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol (L¹) and 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (L²) in methanolic solutions of anhydrous copper(II) chloride at room temperature led to the formation of solid complexes containing 2-(2-pyridinyl)-4,4-bis(hydroxynmethyl)-2-oxazoline (pyoxaL¹) and 2-(2-pyridinyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-oxazoline (pyoxaL²), respectively. With copper(II) bromide instead of copper(II) chloride, along with the oxazoline complexes, the complex dibromo-bis(pyridine-2-carbox-amidine)copper(II) was isolated. Under several hour reflux, the complexes dihalogenobis(pyridine-2-carboxamidine)copper(II) are the only isolable products both for chloride and bromide starting salts. The stereochemistry of the complexes and the mode of ligand coordination have been determined by spectroscopic and conductometric measurements. The crystal structure of bromobis[(2-(2-pyridinyl)-4,4-dimethyl)-2-oxazoline]copper(II) bromide hydrate was solved by X-ray diffraction techniques. The mechanism of 2-CNpy transformation to the final products is proposed.     

Structural and Antimicrobial Studies of Some Divalent Transition Metal Complexes with Some New Symmetrical Bis (7-Formylanil Substituted-Sulfoxine) Schiff Base Ligands

Symmetrical bis (7-formyanil substituted-8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulfonic acid), Schiff bases, react with Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) ions to give M_nL (n=1, 2) complexes as established by conductometric titration in 1 : 1 DMF: H₂O. The complexes were identified by elemental analyses, molecular weight determination, thermal analysis, infrared, magnetic moments, electronic absorption, and electron spin resonance spectra. The suggested general geometry for these complexes may have a tetrahedral crystal structure and the general formula is [M₂L(OH₂4], where M(II) = Co, Ni and Cu and L = 7―X―H₂ L(―X―= dimethyl, p-phenyl, o-phenyl), while for the, trimethyl, ligand and the tetrahedral crystal structure has the general formula [M₂L(OH₂)₂].Antimicrobial activity of these ligands and their transition metal complexes has been investigated on some common fungi and bacteria. A considerable increase in the biocide acticity of these ligands has been observed on coordination with transition metal ions, therefore, these complexes can be used in the chemotherapy of candidiaces and other fungal skin diseases.     

Polarographic Determination of the Formation Constants of the Mixed Ligand Complexes of Cd(II) and Pb(II) with Thiosulphate and Halide Ions

The mixed ligand complexes of Cd(II) and Pb(II) with thiosulphate as a primary ligand and chloride, bromide of iodide (individually) as a secondary ligand have been polarographically, investigated at 30°C and at a constant ionic strength of μ = 1.0 M (NaClO₄). Two mixed ligand complexes were formed with the Cd(II) ion: log β₁₂ = 4.77, 5.30 and 6.78 for the chloride, bromide and iodide ions, respectively; and log β₂₁ = 5.36, 5.04 and 6.22 for the same ions. For the Pb(II)-Ts-Cl system, only one mixed ligand complex was formed with a log stability constant log β₂₁ =4.35. For the Pb(II)-Ts-Br system, three mixed ligand complexes are obtained with log β₁₁ = 3.63, log β₁₂ = 4.51 and log β₂₁ = 4.85.     

Syntheses and spectroscopic studies on zinc(II) and mercury(II) complexes of isatin-3-thiosemicarbazone

Zinc(II) and mercury(II) complexes were prepared by reacting isatin-3-thiosemicarbazone (ISTSCH) with zinc(II) acetate or mercury(II) bromide. The complexes were characterized by IR, Raman, diffuse reflectance, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra and elemental analysis. Tetrahedral structures for Zn(ISTSC)₂ and Hg(ISTSCH)Br₂ are suggested.     

Dications of l-histidine and l-ornithine in layers of copper(II) and cobalt(II) dipicolinato anions

Cobalt(II) and copper(II) dipicolinato complexes having l-histidine and l-ornithine dications are synthesized in water and are characterized by various spectroscopic techniques. X-ray studies reveal that the l-histidine dications are strongly hydrogen bonded and intercalated in the layered structures of dipicolinato complex anions with repeated unit in 1:1 ratio. Whereas l-ornithine dications form hydrogen bonded repeated units of cations and anions in 2:2 ratio. The cations are held in the layered structures formed by the association of the amino acid cations and metal dipicolinato anions supported by water through strong hydrogen-bond interactions. The complexes thus formed are optically active and exhibit specific rotation in the range of +4 to +12°.     

Synthesis and X-ray crystallographic studies of Ni (II) and Cu (II) complexes of [5-(4-pyridyl)-1,3,4] oxadiazole-2-thione/thiol formed by transformation of N-(pyridine-4-carbonyl)-hydrazine carbodithioate in the presence of ethylenediamine

The reaction of [M(H₂L)₂] [M = Ni(II) Cu(II)] (K⁺H₂L⁻ = N-(pyridine-4-carbonyl)-hydrazine carbodithioate) with excess of ethylenediamine (en) gave mixed ligand complexes [Ni(en)₂(4-pytone)₂] (4-pytone = 5-(4-pyridyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thione), and [Cu(en)₂](4-pytol)₂·H₂O (4-pytol = 5-(4-pyridyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thiol). The metal complexes have been characterized with the aid of elemental analyses, IR, magnetic susceptibility and single crystal X-ray studies. Complexes (1) and (2) crystallize in monoclinic system, space group P_{1 21}/n₁ and C₂/c, respectively. The ligand after cyclization is present in the deprotonated thiol form in the Cu(II) complex where it is ionically bonded through sulfur. In the Ni(II) complex (1) bonding of the ligand take place through oxadiazole nitrogen and the ligand exists as the thione form.     

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.     

CHROMOTROPIC CHANGES OF Cu(II) AND Ni(II) COMPLEXES WITH N2O2 AND N3O2 SCHIFF-BASE LIGANDS IN THE SOLID PHASE

Abstract

Four new Schiff-base ligands have been prepared from the condensation of 3-formyl-4-hy-droxy-1,8-naphthyridin-2-one with different diamines and a triamine, H₂L_a-H₂L_d. Two series of Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes with the four ligands were also prepared. The ligands and their metal complexes were characterized by chemical analyses, IR, Far-IR, electronic, ESR and mass spectra as well as magnetic measurements and X-ray diffraction patterns.

Different products for Ni(II) and Cu(II) were obtained in similar reactions with the same metal salt, depending on the nature of the ligand. Different geometries were also obtained depending on the counter anion of metal salt. Thus, violet square-planar Cu(II) complexes were obtained with Cu(OAc)₂. H₂O and green octahedral ones with CuCl₂. 2H₂O, except the reaction with ligand H₂L_d which gave only an octahedral product whether the anion was acetate, chloride or perchlorate. Electronic and ESR spectra were used to differentiate between the two geometries of the Cu(II) complexes. The green octahedral Cu(II) complexes undergo irreversible thermochromism to the violet square-planar complexes except the copper complex of the ligand H₂L_d which did not not show any color change and retained its octahedral geometry. Based on the magnetic moments and thermal analyses, only one Ni(II) complex of the Schiffbase ligand H₂L_c undergoes reversible thermochromism from green (octahedral) to red (squareplanar). The reverse change of the thermal product (red) to the parent complex (green) proceeded on exposure to atmospheric air for a few minutes. On the other hand, Ni(II) complexes of ligands H₂L_a and H₂L_b have stable square-planar geometry and all efforts to add other ligands such as H₂O or pyridine to these complexes failed to yield other products. The corresponding Cu(II) complexes were easily transformed to their octahedral geometry by adding H₂O or pyridine and heating.     

Synthesis,characterization and antimicrobial activity of a new macrocycle and its transition metal complexes

The semicarbazone (L¹) has been prepared by reaction of semicarbazide and glutaraldehyde (2 : 1) in distilled water and methanol (1 : 1). The reaction of semicarbazide, glutaraldehyde and diethyl oxalate in distilled water and methanol gave Schiff-base L², 1,2,4,7,9,10-hexaazacyclo-pentadeca-10,15-dien-3,5,6,8-tetraone. Complexes of first row transition metal ions Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) have also been synthesized. The ligand and its complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic moment measurements, IR, ¹H NMR, UV–Visible spectra and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Molar conductance values show that the complexes of Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Mn(II) and Co(II) are 1 : 2 electrolytes. On the basis of electronic spectral studies and molar conductance measurements an octahedral structure has been proposed for Mn(II) and Co(II) complexes, tetrahedral for Zn(II) complex and square planar for Ni(II) and Cu(II). The thermal behavior of the compounds, studied by TGA in a nitrogen atmosphere up to 800°C, reveal that the complexes have higher thermal stability than the macrocycle. All the synthesized compounds and standard drugs kanamycin (antibacterial) and miconazole (antifungal) have been screened against bacterial strains Staphylococcus areus, Escherichia coli and fungal strains Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger. The metal complexes inhibit growth of bacteria to a greater extent than the ligand.     

Theoretical studies of complexes between Hg(II) ions and l‐cysteinate amino acids

In this study, ab initio and density functional theory methods have been used to understand the structures and thermodynamic stabilities of complexes formed between l ‐cysteine and mercury (II) ions in neutral aqueous solution. To better understand the interaction between sulfur and mercury (II) ion, the MP2, B3LYP, M06‐2X, and TPSS methods have been used to optimize [HgSH_x]^2?x, x = 1–4, complexes and compared to benchmark QCISD(T) structures. Furthermore, energies from these same methods are compared to CCSD(T)/CBS(2,3) energies. From these benchmark calculations, the M06‐2X method was selected to optimize l ‐cysteinate‐Hg(II) complexes and the MP2 method for estimating complex energies. l ‐cysteinate‐mercury (II) ion complexes are formed primarily by forming a bond between cysteinate sulfur and the mercury ion. Stable complexes of l ‐cysteinate and mercury can be formed in 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1 ratios. Each complex is stabilized further by interaction between carboxylate oxygen and mercury as well as hydrogen bonding among complex cysteinate ligands. The results indicate that at high cysteinate to Hg(II) ratios high‐coordinate complexes can be present but at lower ratios the 2:1 complex should be dominant. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Comparative study on the photophysical properties between carbene-based Fe (II) and Ru (II) complexes

The comparative study on the photophysical properties between cheap metal Fe (II) complexes and noble metal Ru (II) complexes with identical ligand coordination is performed by the combination of density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) to evaluate the potential alternative applications of Fe (II) complexes. RuBIP (BIP = 2,6-bis (imidazol-2- ylidene)pyridine) is theoretically established that the radiative lifetime of the second lowest triplet state is more consistence with experimental value. However, FeBIP retains nonluminous because of low-lying ³MC originated from weak d orbital splitting. FeBIPC (FeBIP with carboxylic acid groups) has twice longer lifetime than its parent complex FeBIP due to the great decrease of the energy gap between ³MLCT and ³MC. What's more, the lifetimes of Fe (II) complexes detected in the experiments are more accessible to nonradiative decay lifetimes of ³MC. The carboxylic acid groups are beneficial for the improvement of luminescent possibility and controllability of Fe (II) complexes, while there is still a huge challenge for effective material replacement comparing with Ru (II) complexes.     

Ni(II) and Co(III) complexes of 5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol: syntheses,spectral, structural,thermal analysis,and DFT calculation

Two new complexes, [Ni(en)₂(mtt)₂] (1) and [Co(en)₂(mtt)₂](mtt) (2) (Hmtt = 5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol and en = ethylenediamine), have been synthesized and characterized by various physicochemical techniques. Complexes 1 and 2 crystallize in monoclinic and orthorhombic system with space groups P 21/n and P 21 21 21, respectively. The molecular structures of 1 and 2 show that the metal ions are six-coordinate bonded through four equatorial nitrogens of two en and two axial nitrogens of mtt ligands. The crystal structures of the complexes reveal that mtt is present in thione form and bound to the metal ion through the thiadiazole nitrogen. The crystal structures of the complexes are stabilized by various intermolecular hydrogen bonding providing supramolecular architecture. Complex 2 is also stabilized by weak π···π interactions occurring between two thiadiazole rings. The bioefficacies of the ligand and complexes have been examined against the growth of bacteria to evaluate their antimicrobial potential. The biological results suggest that 2 is more active than the ligand and 1 against the tested bacteria. The geometries of the ligand and the complexes have been optimized by the DFT method and the results are compared with the X-ray diffraction data. The Co(III) complex exhibits an irreversible Co(III)/Co(II) process while the Ni(II) complex displays quasi-reversible Ni(II)/Ni(III) redox processes with large peak separation as compared to that expected for a one electron process which is thought to be coupled with some chemical reaction.     

Antimicrobial studies of N - N ′-dicarboxydiethyloxamide and its Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes

Neutral complexes of Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), and Zn(II) have been synthesized from the oxamide-based ligand derived from leucine and diethyloxalate. The structural features have been deduced from their microanalytical, IR, UV/Vis, mass, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectral data. The Co(II) and Ni(II) chelates have octahedral geometries and the Cu(II) chelate is a square-pyramidal geometry. The non-electrolytic and monomeric nature of the complexes is shown by their magnetic susceptibility and low conductance data. The biological activities of the ligand and its metal chelates against gram-positive and negative bacteria and fungi are also reported. All the compounds are antimicrobially active and show higher activity than the free ligand.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic and electrochemical studies of copper(II) and cobalt(II) complexes of three unsymmetrical vic -dioximes ligands

Cobalt(II) and copper(II) complexes with three dioxime ligands cyclohexylamine-p-tolylglyoxime (L₁H₂), tert-butyl amine-p-tolylglioxime (L₂H₂) and sec-butylamine-p-tolylglyoxime (L₃H₂), have been prepared. The metal to ligand ratios of the complexes were found to be 1?:?2. The Cu(II) complexes of these ligands are proposed to be square planar; the Co(II) complexes are proposed to be octahedral with water molecules as axial ligands. Ligands and complexes are soluble in common solvents such as DMSO, DMF, CHCl₃ and C₂H₅OH. The ligands have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV-VIS, ¹H?NMR, ¹³C?NMR and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV-VIS, magnetic susceptibility measurements, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and electrochemistry. Electrochemical properties of metal complexes show quasi-reversible one-electron redox processes. However, Co(L₁H)₂ and Cu(L₁H)₂ complexes show another oxidation peak in the positive region. This single irreversible oxidation peak is caused by the cyclic ring of the ligand. Data also revealed that the electron transfer rates of metal complexes with L₁H₂ are higher than the other complexes.