Synthesis, characterization and thermal behaviour of ortho-metallated Pd(II) complexes containing N-benzoylthiourea derivatives

The synthesis and characterization (elemental analysis, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray diffraction) of the first ortho-metallated Pd(II) complexes containing N-benzoyl thiourea ligands are described. Four of these compounds showed liquid crystal properties which were investigated by mean of DSC and polarised light microscopy and their mesogenic properties are compared to those of ortho-metallated imine Pd(II) complexes with other types of co-ligands.     

Thermal behaviour and electro-optical properties of a series of liquid crystals based on palladium complexes with mixed ligands

A series of ortho-metallated palladium(II) complexes with two dimeric liquid crystals Schiff base (methoxy and decyloxy as terminal groups) as cyclometallated ligands and N-aryl-N′-benzoyl thiourea derivatives as co-ligands were prepared and investigated for their liquid crystalline properties. Their structures were assigned based on elemental analysis, FT-IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy while the thermal behaviour was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry and polarising optical microscopy. The complexes with Schiff base ligand bearing methoxy group as terminal group show extensive decomposition during melting while the complexes with Schiff base having decyloxy group as terminal group show monotropic nematic phases, with the mesophase stability strongly related to the type of N-aryl-N′-benzoyl thiourea derivative used. Their liquid crystalline properties are compared with their analogues having N,N-dialkyl-N′-benzoyl thiourea as co-ligands which were reported previously. One of the latter complexes was also investigated by thermally stimulated depolarisation currents method while the optical transmission was recorded simultaneously. The thermally stimulated depolarisation currents and optical transmission spectra confirmed the previous observation regarding the phase transition temperatures. The current intensity–applied voltage dependencies of this complex were investigated by specific electrical measurements.     

Reactions of cyclopalladated azobenzenes with xanthates and dithiocarbamates. Spectral characterisation and electrochemical studies of the products

Binuclear chloro-bridged cyclopalladated azobenzenes [Pd(A)Cl]₂ (A = ortho-metallated azobenzene or its derivatives) have been reacted with aqueous AgNO₃ to yield aquo-derivatives followed by the addition of xanthates, or dithiocarbamates (RCS₂ ^–) to synthesise ternary complexes, [Pd(A)(RCS₂)]. These complexes occur as configurational isomers and their compositions have been established by ¹H-n.m.r. spectroscopy. Cyclic voltammetric studies show azo reduction at negative and thiol oxidation at positive potentials relative to s.c.e., respectively. Dissociation of RCS₂ ^– under the electrode field is chemically supported by using a sulfide extractor, HgCl₂, Hg(OAc)₂, or AgOAc, to precipitate out the binuclear [Pd(A)Cl]₂/[Pd(A)(OAc)]₂ complexes.     

Synthesis and reactivity of rhodium(I) complexes of the type Rh(L-L)(CO)[P(OPh)3] and Rh(L-L)[P(OPh)3]2

Summary The carbonyl ligands in the Rh¹ complexes Rh(L-L)(CO)₂ [L-L=anthranilate (AA) orN-phenylanthranilate(FA) ions] are replaced by P(OPh)₃ to form the mono-or disubstituted products, Rh(L-L)(CO)[P(OPh)₃] and Rh(L-L)[P(OPh)₃]₂ respectively depending on the [P(OPh)₃]/[Rh] molar ratio, at room temperature and in air. Under argon at [P(OPh)₃]/[Rh]4 theortho-metallated Rh¹ complex Rh[P(OPh)₃]₃[P(OC₆H₄)-OPh)₂] is formed. The new route forortho-metallated Rh¹ complex synthesis is described.The Rh(AA)(CO)₂ complex was used as a catalyst precursor in hydroformylation of olefins.     

Electrode reactions of palladium(II) in chloride solution at carbon paste electrodes modified with derivatives of N-benzoylthiourea

The study of the electrode reactions of palladium(II) at non-modified carbon paste electrodes (CPEs) in chloride solution has revealed the existence of a chloropalladate(II) complex at the electrode surface. The complex is formed during the application of anodic potentials after preceding palladium deposition. In the present paper the electrode reactions of Pd^II at CPEs modified with some N′,N′-disubstituted derivatives of N-benzoylthiourea [as selective ligands for palladium(II)] are studied in chloride solution by cyclic voltammetry. Two reduction peaks are observed in the cathodic scans recorded after deposition of palladium and anodization of the electrode. From the results it is concluded that [in addition to the chloropalladate(II) complex, observed at the non-modified electrode] a second palladium complex is formed at positive potentials. The formation of the palladium(II) complex of the N-benzoylthiourea derivatives by ligand exchange at the electrode surface is assumed. The ligand exchange itself occurs without charge transfer across the electrode|solution interface; therefore, it cannot be detected electrochemically. After palladium deposition and anodic treatment a pronounced "inverse" peak (i.e., an anodic peak in the cathodic scan) with peak currents up to 100 μA is observed at about +0.8 V. Its peak current increases with the amount of deposited palladium and the number of cycles. The reactions at the electrode surface are discussed. The results of the study reveal the existence of two different surface complexes of palladium(II) at ligand-modified CPEs, but the surface reactions could not be elucidated in detail. Electronic Publication     

Cyclopalladation of 1,1′-Azonaphthalene (= Di(naphthalen-1-yl)diazene): Isolation and characterization of two isomeric complexes

The cyclopalladation of 1,1′-azonaphthalene (= di(naphthalen-1-yl)diazene; 2 ) with bis(hexafluoroacetyl-acetonato)palladium(II) (3; [Pd(hfa)₂]) yields the ortho-palladated complex (1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoropentane-2,4-dionato-κ²O,O′)[1-(naphthalen-1-ylazo-κN²)naphthalen-2-yl-κC²]palladium(II) ( 4 ) as well as the peri-palladated complex (1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoropentane-2,4-dionato-κ²O,O′)[8-(naphthalen-1-ylazo-κN²)naphthalen-1-yl-κC¹]-palladium(II) ( 5 ); their structures were corroborated by X-ray analyses. The formation of the novel peri-metallated product 5 containing a six-membered palladacycle strongly depends upon the reaction conditions.     

Mononuclear and heterobimetallic palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes containing the mixed ligands <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-(2-pyridyl or 2-pyrimidyl) acetamide and tertiary diphosphine

Palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes containing mixed ligands N-(2-pyridyl)acetamide (AH) or N-(2-pyrimidyl)acetamide (BH) and the diphosphines Ph₂P(CH₂) _n PPh₂, (n = 1, 2 or 3) have been prepared. The prepared complexes [Pd(A)₂(diphos)] or [Pd(B)₂(diphos)] have been used effectively to prepare bimetallic complexes of the type [(diphos)Pd(μ-L)₂M′Cl₂] where M′ = Co, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pd, Pt or SnCl₂; L = A or B. The prepared complexes were characterized by elemental analysis magnetic susceptibility, i.r. and UV–Vis spectral data. ³¹P–{¹H}-n.m.r. data have been applied to characterize the produced linkage isomers.     

Polydentate Schiff-base ligands and their Cd(II) and Cu(II) metal complexes: synthesis,characterization, biological activity and electrochemical properties

Synthesis, characterization, microbiological activity and electrochemical properties of the Schiff-base ligands A¹–A⁵ and their Cd(II) and Cu(II) metal complexes are reported. The ligands and their complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, FT–IR, UV–Vis, ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR, mass spectra, magnetic susceptibility and conductance measurements. In the complexes, all the ligands are bidentate, the oxygen in the ortho position and azomethine nitrogen atoms of the ligands coordinate to the metal ions. The keto-enol tautomeric forms of the Schiff-base ligands A¹–A⁵ have been investigated in polar and non-polar organic solvents. Antimicrobial activity of the ligands and metal complexes were tested using the disc diffusion method and the chosen strains include Bacillus megaterium and Candida tropicalis. The electrochemical properties of the ligands A¹–A⁵ and their Cu(II) metal complexes have been investigated at different scan rates (100–500?mV?s^?1) in DMSO.     

N(4)-tolyl-2-benzoylpyridine-derived thiosemicarbazones and their palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes: Cytotoxicity against human solid tumor cells

Complexes [Pt(2Bz4oT)Cl], [Pt(2Bz4mT)Cl], and [Pt(2Bz4pT)Cl] were prepared with N(4)-ortho-(H2Bz4oT), N(4)-meta-(H2Bz4mT), and N(4)-para-(H2Bz4pT) tolyl-2-benzoylpyridine-derived thiosemicarbazones. The thiosemicarbazones exhibited moderate anti-proliferative activity against HepG2 (hepatoma) and UACC-62 (melanoma) cancer cell lines, but showed high anti-proliferative effect against A431 (epithelial carcinoma) cancer cell lines. Upon coordination to platinum(II) the anti-proliferative activity decreases in all cases. The cytotoxicity of the previously prepared palladium(II) analogues [Pd(2Bz4oT)Cl], [Pd(2Bz4mT)Cl], and [Pd(2Bz4pT)Cl] was also investigated. As in the case of the platinum(II) complexes, coordination to palladium(II) did not lead to activity improvement. Investigations on the mechanism of cytotoxic action against A431 cells revealed that [Pd(2Bz4oT)Cl] induced DNA fragmentation and apoptosis while H2Bz4oT did not present this effect. The high anti-proliferative effect of the thiosemicarbazones and [Pd(2Bz4oT)Cl] against A431 cells, together with the pro-apoptotic effect of [Pd(2Bz4oT)Cl] suggests that these compounds have potential as chemotherapeutic drug candidates.     

Complexes of [(iPrO)2P(O)NHC(S)NHCH2]2CH2 with Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), and Pd(II): Reaction of [(iPrO)2P(O)NHC(S)NHCH2]2 with KOH Leading to the Imidazolidine-2-Imine Derivative

Reaction of O,O′-diisopropylphosphoric acid isothiocyanate (iPrO)₂P(O)NCS with NH₂(CH₂)_nNH₂ (n = 3, 2) leads to the N-phosphorylated bis-thioureas [(iPrO)₂C(S)NHP(O) NH]₂Z (Z = —(CH₂)₃—, H₂L^I ; —(CH₂)₂—, H₂L^II ). Reaction of the potassium salt of H₂L^I with Co(II) and Zn(II) in aqueous EtOH leads to complexes of formula M₂(L-O,S)₂. The metal cation in both complexes is coordinated by two deprotonated ligands through the sulfur atoms of the thiocarbonyl groups and the oxygen atoms of the phosphoryl groups. Reaction of K₂L^I with Ni(II) and Pd(II) in the same conditions leads to M₂(L-N,S)₂ complexes. In both compounds, the metal center is found in a square-planar N₂S₂ environment formed by the C=S sulfur atoms and the P—N nitrogen atoms of two deprotonated ligands L^I . Reaction of H₂L^II with KOH leads to a product of heterocyclization, in which one of the thiourea fragments is retained. Compounds obtained were investigated by IR, UV-Vis, ¹H and ³¹P NMR spectroscopy, and microanalysis.     

Synthesis of organo-platinum(II) and -palladium(II) complexes ofN-phenyl- andN-(p-Tolyl)pyrazole

Summary When platinum(II) chloride dissolved in acetic acid containing concentrated hydrochloric acid was refluxed withN-phenylpyrazole(liphpz) andN-(p-tolyl)pyrazole (Htlpz), complexes of composition [Pt(N-C)Cl]₂ (N-C = phpz, tlpz) were obtained, in which phpz and tlpz are coordinated through nitrogen and carbon forming a five membered metallocycle. Similar palladium(II) complexes [Pd(N-C)Cl]₂ were easily prepared by the reaction of palladium(II) chloride with Hphpz and Htlpz in methanol in the presence of lithium chloride. These [M(N-C)CI]₂ complexes reacted with tri-n-butylphosphine (PBu₃) and pyridine (py) to give the adducts [M(N-C)ClL](L = PBu₃, py). Ethylenediamine(en) and acetylacetone(Hacac) gave IPd(phpz)(en)]Cl and [Pd(phpz)(acac)] respectively. These new complexes are characterized by means of¹H-n.m.r. and i.r. spectra, and probable structures are proposed.Reprints of this article are not available.     

Preparation of novel palladium(II) complexes with dithiocarbimates from sulfonamides

Potassium N-R-sulfonyldithiocarbimates, K₂(RSO₂N=CS₂) (R = Me, Ph, 2-MeC₆H₄), react with Pd(OAc)₂ to yield complex anions bis(N-R-sulfonyldithiocarbimato)palladate(II), [Pd(RSO₂N=CS₂)₂]^2–, which were isolated as their n-Bu₄N⁺ salts. When the reaction was performed in the presence of Ph₃P in a 2:1 ratio with respect to Pd(OAc)₂, the N-R-sulfonyldithiocarbimatobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) complexes were obtained. Elemental analyses, i.r. spectra and electronic spectra data were consistent with the formation of palladium–sulfur diamagnetic square planar complexes in the first case and mixed square planar complexes of palladium with Ph₃P and dithiocarbimates in the second case. The ¹H-n.m.r., ¹³C-n.m.r. and ³¹P-n.m.r. spectra showed the expected signals for the Bu₄N⁺ cation, Ph₃P and the dithiocarbimate moieties.     

Benign synthesis of quinolinecarboxamide ligands,H2bqbenzo and H2bqb and their Pd(II) complexes: X-ray crystal structure,electrochemical and antibacterial studies

Two carboxamide ligands, H₂bqbenzo {3,4-bis(2-quinolinecarboxamido)benzophenone} and H₂bqb {N,N′-bis[(2-quinolinecarboxamide)-1,2-benzene]}, have been prepared using tetrabutylammonium bromide as an environmentally benign reaction medium. Two new Pd(II) complexes, [Pd^II(bqbenzo)] (1) and [Pd^II(bqb)] (2), have been synthesized, characterized, and their structures determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The di-anionic ligands, bqbenzo^2? and bqb^2?, are coordinated via two N_amide atoms and the nitrogens of the two quinoline rings, with Pd?N_amide < Pd–N_quinoline bond lengths. The geometry around palladium(II) in both complexes is distorted square planar. The electrochemical behaviors of the ligands and their Pd(II) complexes have been investigated by cyclic voltammetry in DMF. An irreversible Pd^II/I reduction is observed at ?1.06 V for 1 and at ?1.177 V for 2, indicating the influence of the R substituent on the central phenyl ring of carboxamide ligands on the Pd^II/I reduction potential. The ligands and palladium complexes were also screened for in vitro antibacterial activity. The Pd(II) complexes show strong biological activity against S.typhi and E.coli as Gram ?ve and B.cereus and S.aureus as Gram +ve bacteria comparable to the antibiotic penicillin. The antibacterial results also reveal that coordination of Pd(II) significantly improves the activity.     

Dimethylaminoalkyl chalcogenolate palladium(II) complexes as an efficient copper- and phosphine-free catalyst for Sonogashira reaction

N,N-Dimethylaminoalkyl chalcogenolate Pd(II) complexes [PdCl(E^∩NMe₂)]_n has been investigated as a moisture/air-stable and robust catalyst for Sonogashira cross-coupling reaction in the absence of copper and phosphine ligand. The dimeric palladium(II) complex of selenium containing ligand shows the best catalytic activity as compared with monomeric and trimeric complexes. The variety of functional groups are tolerated under optimized catalytic systems and provide excellent yields of the products.     

Synthesis and Photochemical Properties of Pd(II) Complexes of Secondary Heterocyclic Amines

Ionic [Pd(LH)₂(ClO₄)₂], neutral (PdL₂) complexes of Pd(II) with hetarylamines derived fromdipyridylamine and benz[c,d]indolylamine were synthesized. The ¹H NMR, IR, and UV spectra of the products were studied. Irradiation of neutral Pd(II) complexes with N-derivatives of benz[c,d]indolylamine results in ligand elimination. Photolysis of a neutral Pd(II) complex with 3,5-dichloro-2,2'-dipyridylamine in solution results in ligand cyclization to give 8-chlorodipyrido[1,2-a:2',3'-d]imidazole.     

Bis[N-(2,6-di-t-butyl-1-hydroxyphenyl)salicylideneaminato]palladium(II) complexes and their radical intermediates generated by PbO2 and PPh3

New bis[N-(2,6-di-t-butyl-1-hydroxyphenyl)salicylideneminato]palladium(II) [Pd(L ^x )₂] complexes bearing HO and MeO substituents on the salicyaldehyde moiety were prepared, and their spectroscopic properties, as well as redox reactivity towards PbO₂ and PPh₃, examined by e.s.r. and u.v. spectroscopy. The complexes display charge-transfer bands in the 670–692 nm range in polar solvents, which are assigned to the d(Pd) * (chelated quinoid) transition. One-electron oxidation of Pd(L ^x )₂ produces Pd^II-stabilized radicals in which the unpaired electrons are localized on the phenoxy fragments and do not couple with the two radical centers. The complexes are easily reduced with PPh₃ via intramolecular electron-transfer from ligand to metal to give various radical intermediates and Pd. All detected radical species have been characterized by e.s.r. spectroscopy.     

A new pyrimidine-derived ligand,N-pyrimidine oxalamic acid,and its Cu(II), Co(II), Mn(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), and Pd(II) complexes: synthesis,characterization, electrochemical properties,and biological activity

A new heterocyclic compound N-(5-benzoyl-2-oxo-4-phenyl-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-oxalamic acid has been synthesized from N-amino pyrimidine-2-one and oxalylchloride. Bis-chelate complexes of the ligand were prepared from acetate/chloride salts of Cu(II), Co(II), Mn(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), and Pd(II) in methanol. The structures of the ligand and its metal complexes were characterized by microanalyses, IR, AAS, NMR, API-ES, UV-Vis spectroscopy, magnetic susceptibility, and thermogravimetric analyses. An octahedral geometry has been suggested for all the complexes, except for Pd(II) complex, in which the metal center is square planar. Each ligand binds using C(2)=O, HN, and carboxylate. The cyclic voltammograms of the ligand and the complexes are also discussed. The new synthesized compounds were evaluated for antimicrobial activities against Gram-positive, Gram-negative bacteria and fungi using the microdilution procedure. The Cu(II) complex displayed selective and effective antibacterial activity against one Gram-positive spore-forming bacterium (Bacillus cereus ATCC 7064), two Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 and S. aureus ATCC 25923) at 40–80 µg mL^?1, but poor activity against Candida species. The Cu(II) complex might be a new antibacterial agent against Gram-positive bacteria.     

Size and stability of chelate rings in coordination compounds of cobalt(II), manganese(II), iron(III) and palladium(II) with vicinal oxime-imine ligands

Summary Two types of the Co^II complexes L¹Co (H₂L¹=N,N-ethylenebis(isonitrosoacetylacetoneimine) were prepared. In type (a) the chelate rings are five-membered whereas in type (b) they are six-membered. The type (b) complexes were converted to type (a) in refluxing solutions. Half-ionization of the ligand is observed in the complexes HL¹ Co(O₂CMe) and HL¹MnCl, where the chelate rings are five- and six-membered respectively. The octahedral complex L¹FeCl·H₂O has chelate rings of type (a) as does the complex L²Co (H₂L²=unsymmetric Schiff baseN,N-ethylene(isonitrosoacetylacetoneimineacetylacetoneimine). Twocis complexes (L_a ²L_b ³)Pd and (L_a ³)₂Pd are characterized (HL³=isonitrosoacetylacetoneimine, (a) and (b) denote the type of chelate ring). Structures for the metal complexes and the sizes of the chelate rings are suggested on the basis of analytical and spectral evidence.     

Platinum(II) and palladium(II) chlorides complexes with purine,pyrimidine,N-ethylimidazole andN-propylimidazole

Summary Platinum(II) and palladium(II) chloride complexes with purine, pyrimidine (pyrimid),N-ethylimidazole(N-EtIm) andN-propylimidazole(N-PropIm) ligands have been prepared and characterized by analysis and spectroscopic methods. The compounds have general formula M(L₁)(L₂)Cl₂ where M=Pt^II, Pd^II; L₁=purine or pyrimid, L₂=N-EtIm orN-PropIm, except the complexes Pt(purine)(pyrimid)Cl₂ and [Pd(purine)(pyrimid)₂Cl]Cl and [Pt(purine)₂ (N-propIm)Cl]Cl·2H₂O.     

Synthesis,Electrochemical and Luminescence Studies of Nickel and Vanadium Complexes Containing Tetradentate Schiff Base Ligand with N2O2 Donor Atoms

A symmetrical tetradentate Schiff base ligand was derived by the condensation of ortho‐vanillin and thiourea in 2:1 molar ratio and adjusted pH. Nickel and vanadyl complexes were obtained using the template method by the reaction of ortho‐vanillin and thiourea with Ni(OAc)₂. 4H₂O and VO(acac)₂ (2:1:1 molar ratio) in absolute ethanol and adjusted pH. The Schiff base ligand and its complexes have been characterized by FT‐IR, ¹H NMR, UV/Vis, elemental analysis and conductometry measurements. In nickel and also vanadyl complexes the ligands were coordinated to the metals via the imine N and enolic O atoms. The complexes have been found to possess 1:1 metal to ligand stoichiometry and the molar conductance data revealed that the metal complexes were non‐electrolytes. The nickel and vanadyl complexes exhibited tetrahedral and square pyramidal coordination geometry, respectively. The emission spectra of the ligand and its complexes were studied in DMSO. Electrochemical properties of the ligand and its complexes were also investigated in the DMF solvent at the 150 mVs^‐1 scan rate. The ligand and its complexes showed irreversible processes at this scan rate.