Multinuclear NMR and theoretical investigation on interactions between diperoxovanadate complex and 4-picoline-like ligands

To understand the 4-substituting group effects of organic ligands in pyridine ring on the reaction equilibrium, the interactions between a series of 4-picoline-like ligands and [OV(O₂)₂(D₂O)]^?/[OV(O₂)₂(HOD)]^? in solution were explored by the combined use of multinuclear (¹H, ¹³C, and ⁵¹V) magnetic resonance, DOSY, and variable-temperature NMR in 0.15 mol/L NaCl ionic medium for mimicking the physiological condition. Some direct NMR data are given for the first time. The reactivity among the 4-picoline-like ligands is 4-picoline > isonicotinate > isonicotinamide > ethyl isonicotinate. The competitive coordination results in the formation of a series of new six-coordinated peroxovanadate species [OV(O₂)₂L]^n? (L = 4-picoline-like ligands, n = 1 or 2). The results of density functional calculations provide a reasonable explanation on the relative reactivity of the 4-picoline-like ligands. Solvation effects play an important role in these reactions.     

Mixed ligand complexes of [Pd(terpy)(H2O)]2+ with some selected amino acids,peptides, DNA and related ligands

Stability constants of the ternary palladium(II) complexes of triamine 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine (terpy) and some amino acids, peptides, DNA constituents or thiols were determined at 25 °C and at constant 0.1 mol dm⁻³ ionic strength, adjusted using NaNO₃. The coordination sites are pH-dependent. The results show the formation of binuclear species, 210. The speciation diagrams of various complex species were evaluated as a function of pH. Good correlations were found between the stability constants of the complexes and basicity of ligands.     

Experimental and computational thermochemistry of 1,4-benzodioxan and its 2-R derivatives

The standard molar energies of combustion, at T = 298.15 K, of crystalline 1,4-benzodioxan-2-carboxylic acid and 1,4-benzodioxan-2-hydroxymethyl were measured by static bomb calorimetry in an oxygen atmosphere. The standard molar enthalpies of sublimation, at T = 298.15 K, were obtained by Calvet microcalorimetry. These values were used to derive the standard molar enthalpies of formation of the compounds in the gas phase at T = 298.15 K: 1,4-benzodioxan-2-carboxylic acid ?(547.7 ± 3.0) kJ · mol^?1 and 1,4-benzodioxan-2-hydroxymethyl ?(374.2 ± 2.3) kJ · mol^?1.In addition, density functional theory calculations using the B3LYP hybrid exchange–correlation energy functional with extended basis sets, 6-311G⁷ and cc-pVTZ, have been performed for the compounds studied. We have also tested two more accurate computational procedures involving multiple levels of electron structure theory in order to get reliable estimates of the thermochemical parameters of the compounds studied. The agreement between experiment and theory gives confidence to estimate the enthalpies of formation of other 2-R derivatives of 1,4-benzodioxan (R = –CH₂COOH, –OH, –COCH₃, –CHO, –CH₃, –CN, and –NO₂).     

Calorimetric study of 2′-methylacetophenone and 4′-methylacetophenone

Values of the condensed phase standard (p = 0.1 MPa) molar enthalpy of formation for 2′- and 4′-methylacetophenones were derived from the standard molar energies of combustion, in oxygen, at T = 298.15 K, measured by static bomb combustion calorimetry. The values of the standard molar enthalpy of vaporization, at T = 298.15 K, were measured by Calvet microcalorimetry. Combining these two values, the following enthalpies of formation in the gas phase, at T = 298.15 K, were then derived: 2′-methylacetophenone, –(115.7 ± 2.4) kJ · mol⁻¹, and 4′-methylacetophenone, –(122.6 ± 2.4) kJ · mol⁻¹. Substituent effects are discussed in terms of stability and compared with other similar compounds. The value of the standard molar enthalpy of formation for 3′-methylacetophenone was estimated from isomerization schemes.     

NMR and theoretical study on interactions between diperoxovanadate complex and pyrazole-like ligands

To understand the effects of pyrazole substitution on reaction equilibrium, the interactions between a series of pyrazole-like ligands and [OV(O₂)₂(D₂O)]^?/[OV(O₂)₂(HOD)]^? were explored by using multinuclear (¹H, ¹³C, and ⁵¹V) magnetic resonance, HSQC, and variable temperature NMR in 0.15 mol/L NaCl ionic medium mimicking physiological conditions. These results show that the relative reactivities among the pyrazole-like ligands are 3-methyl-1H-pyrazole ≈ 4-methyl-1H-pyrazole ≈ 1H-pyrazole > 1-methyl-1H-pyrazole. As a result, the main factor which affects the reaction equilibrium is the steric effect instead of the electronic effect of the methyl group of these ligands. A pair of isomers has been formed resulting from the coordination of 3-methyl-1H-pyrazole and a vanadium complex, which is attributed to different types of coordination between the vanadium atom and the ligands. Thus, the competitive coordination leads to the formation of a series of six-coordinate peroxovanadate species [OV(O₂)₂L]^? (L, pyrazole-like ligands). Moreover, the results of density functional calculations provided a reasonable explanation on the relative reactivity of the pyrazole-like ligands as well as the important role of solvation in these reactions.     

Palladium(II) complex taken as a model of an antitumour agent: Synthesis and equilibrium investigation involving biologically relevant ligands

Pd(DHP)Cl₂ and Pd(DHP)(CBDCA) complexes (DHP = 1,3-diamino-2-hydroxopropane and CBDCA = 1,1-cyclobutanedicarboxylate), were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and NMR spectral measurements. The coordination of [Pd(DHP)(H₂O)₂]²⁺ with some selected bio-relevant ligands, containing different functional groups was investigated. The ligands used are amino acids, peptides, DNA constituents and dicarboxylic acids. Stoichiometry and stability constants of the complexes formed are reported at 25 °C and 0.1 M ionic strength. The results show the formation of 1:1 complexes with amino acids and dicarboxylic acids. DNA constituents form 1:1 and 1:2 complexes. Peptides form both 1:1 complexes and the corresponding deprotonated amide species. The effect of chloride ion concentration and dioxane on the acid dissociation constants of 1,1-cyclobutane dicarboxylic acid (CBDCAH₂) and the formation constant of its complex with Pd(DHP)²⁺ was reported. The equilibrium constants for the displacement of coordinated ligands as uracil, glycine or methionine by cysteine are calculated. The results are expected to contribute to the chemistry of antitumour agents.     

Standard molar enthalpies of formation of 2-furancarbonitrile, 2-acetylfuran,and 3-furaldehyde

The standard (p^° = 0.1 MPa) molar energies of combustion of 2-furancarbonitrile, 2-acetylfuran, and 3-furaldehyde were measured by static bomb combustion calorimetry; the Calvet high-temperature microcalorimetry was used to measure the enthalpies of vaporization of these liquid compounds. The standard molar enthalpies of formation of the three compounds, in the gaseous phase, at T = 298.15 K, have been derived from the corresponding standard molar enthalpies of formation in the liquid phase and the standard molar enthalpies of phase transition, as (106.8 ± 1.1) kJ · mol^?1, ?(207.4 ± 1.3) kJ · mol^?1, and ?(151.9 ± 1.1) kJ · mol^?1, for 2-furancarbonitrile, 2-acetylfuran, and 3-furaldehyde, respectively.Standard molar enthalpies of formation are discussed in terms of the isomerization ortho meta. Enthalpic increment values of the introduction of the functional groups –CN, –CHO, and –COCH₃ were also compared with some other heterocycles; i.e. thiophene and pyridine.     

Neptunium(III) application in extraction chromatography

This paper describes a novel strategy for actinide separation by extraction chromatography with Np(III) valence adjustment. Neptunium(IV) was reduced to Np(III) using Cr(II) and then selectively separated from uranium (IV) on a TEVA resin. After elution, Np(III) was retained on a DGA resin in order to remove any detrimental chromium impurities. Neptunium(III) formation was demonstrated by the complete and selective elution of Np from TEVA resin (99 ± 7%) in less than 12 mL of 9 M HCl from U(IV) (0.7 ± 0.7%). It was determined by UV–visible and kinetic studies that Cr(II) was the only species responsible for the elution of Np(IV) as Np(III) and that the Cr(II) solution could be prepared from 2 to 30 min before its use without the need of complex degassing systems to prevent the oxidation of Np(III) by oxygen. The methodology proposed here with TEVA/DGA resins provides removal of Cr(III) impurities produced at high decontamination factors (2.8 × 10³ and 7.3 × 10⁴ respectively).     

Experimental and computational thermochemistry of the dihydroxypyridine isomers

The standard (p^∘ = 0.1 MPa) molar enthalpy of formation for crystalline 2,3-dihydroxypyridine was measured, at T = 298.15 K, by static bomb calorimetry and the standard molar enthalpy of sublimation, at T = 298.15 K, was obtained using Calvet microcalorimetry. These values were used to derive the standard molar enthalpy of formation of 2,3-dihydroxypyridine in gaseous phase, at T = 298.15 K, –(263.9 ± 4.6) kJ · mol⁻¹.Additionally, high-level density functional theory calculations using the B3LYP hybrid exchange-correlation energy functional with extended basis sets have been performed for all dihydroxypyridine isomers to determine the thermochemical order of stability of these systems. The agreement between experiment and theory for the 2,3-dihydroxypyridine isomer gives confidence to the estimates of the enthalpies of formation concerning the other five isomers. It is found that the enthalpic increment for the dihydroxy substitution of pyridine is equal to the sum of the respective enthalpic increment of the monosubstituted pyridines.     

Enthalpy of formation of zinc acetate dihydrate

The enthalpy of formation of zinc acetate dihydrate (Zn(CH₃COO)₂ · 2H₂O) was measured with respect to crystalline zinc oxide (ZnO), glacial acetic acid (CH₃COOH) and liquid water by room temperature solution calorimetry. The enthalpy of formation was verified by utilizing two independent thermodynamic cycles, using enthalpy of solution measurements in 5 mol · L^?1 sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and in 5 mol · L^?1 hydrochloric acid (HCl) solutions. The enthalpy of the reaction ZnO (cr) + 2CH₃COOH (l) + H₂O (l) to form Zn(CH₃COO)₂ · 2H₂O (cr) is –(65.78 ± 0.36) kJ · mol^?1 for measurements in 5 mol · L^?1 NaOH and –(66.25 ± 0.17) kJ · mol^?1 for measurements in 5 mol · L^?1 HCl. The standard enthalpy of formation of Zn(CH₃COO)₂ · 2H₂O from the elements is –(1669.35 ± 1.30) kJ · mol^?1. This work provides the first calorimetric measurement of the enthalpy of formation of Zn(CH₃COO)₂ · 2H₂O.     

Thermodynamics of binary and ternary interactions in the tin(II)/phytate system in aqueous solutions,in the presence of Cl− or F−

An extensive study of the tin(II)/phytate (Phy) system was carried out in NaNO_3(aq), at different ionic strengths (0.10 ⩽ I/mol · L⁻¹ ⩽ 1.00) and temperatures (278.15 ⩽ T/K ⩽ 328.15), by potentiometric and voltammetric techniques. The stability and formation enthalpy changes of six SnH_qPhy species were determined. To better characterise this system, some potentiometric titrations were also carried out in mixed ionic media (NaNO_3(aq) + NaCl_(aq) and NaNO_3(aq) + NaF_(aq)) at total ionic strength I = 1.00 mol · L⁻¹. The formation of some ternary mixed SnH_qPhyCl and SnH_qPhyF species (charges omitted for simplicity) was found. The formation enthalpies of the complex species were calculated, at I = 0.40 mol · L⁻¹ in NaNO_3(aq), by the dependence of stability constants on temperature obtained by potentiometric titrations, in the range 278.15 ⩽ T/K ⩽ 328.15. The complex formation process is endothermic, and the main contribution to tin(II) complexation by phytate is entropic in nature. For example, for the SnPhy species we have, at T = 298.15 K and I = 0.40 mol · L⁻¹ in NaNO_3(aq): ΔH = 57.7 ± 2.8 kJ mol · L⁻¹, ΔG = −99.9 ± 1.7 kJ mol · L⁻¹, and TΔS = 158 ± 3 kJ mol · L⁻¹. The ionic strength dependence of the formation constants of the simple tin(II)/phytate species, was modelled by the Debye–Hückel and the SIT approaches. The sequestering ability of phytate towards tin(II) was evaluated by calculating the pL_0.5 values (i.e., the total ligand concentration necessary to bind 50% of cation present in trace) at different ionic strengths, ionic media, and pH. The sequestering ability increases with increasing the pH, whilst it decreases with increasing the ionic strength (the same behaviour shown by the stability constants). Moreover, taking into account the different sequestering ability of phytate towards tin(II) in the different ionic media, the trend: pL_0.5 = 5.70 (in NaNO_3(aq) + NaF_(aq)) > pL_0.5 = 5.16 (in NaNO_3(aq) + NaCl_(aq)) > pL_0.5 = 4.86 (in NaNO_3(aq)) was observed at pH 8.1 and I = 1.00 mol · L⁻¹. This is due to the presence of a second ligand (Cl⁻ or F⁻) that stabilizes the complex species with the formation of ternary complex species. Some empirical relationships were also found.     

Molecular switching complexes with iron and tin as central atom

The precursor [Fe^III(L)Cl] (LH₂ = N,N′-bis(2′-hydroxy-benzyliden)-1,6-diamino-3-N-hexane is a high-spin (S = 5/2) complex. This precursor is combined with the bridging units [Sn^IV(X)₄] (X = CN^?, NCS^?) to yield star-shaped pentanuclear clusters, [(LFe^III–X)₄Sn]Cl₄. For X = CN^? the ⁵⁷Fe-Mössbauer data show a multiple spin transition between iron(III) in the high-spin and low-spin state, while the ^119mSn-Mössbauer data indicate a valence tautomerism between Sn(IV) and Sn(II). Changing the bridging unit from X = CN^? to X = NCS^? turns the switchability off.     

Complex formation between manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and a series of new ligands derived from N,N′-O-phenylenebis(salicylideneimine)

A series of new ligands derived from N,N′-O-phenylenebis(salicylideneimine) have been synthesized and characterized by spectrometric methods. Their protonation constants and the stability constants of their complexes with Mn²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺ et Cu²⁺ have been determined by potentiometric methods in a water–ethanol (90:10 v/v) mixture at a 0.2 mol l⁻¹ ionic strength (NaCl) and at 25.0 ± 0.1 °C. The Sirko program was used to determine the protonation constants as well as the binding constants of both species [M(HL)]⁺ and [ML]. The stability order obtained is in agreement with Irving–Williams series.     

Nano TiO2-based preconcentration for the speciation analysis of inorganic selenium by using ion chromatography with conductivity detection

A simple, sensitive, and cost-effective analytical method was developed for the speciation analysis of inorganic selenium by combining a nano-TiO₂ preconcentration with an ion chromatography-conductivity detection (IC-CD) system. The experimental conditions for the simultaneous adsorption and desorption of Se(IV) and Se(VI) were carefully investigated. Under the established optimum condition, the Se(IV) and Se(VI) ions could been simultaneously adsorbed onto the nano-TiO₂ surface at pH 4.0, and then effectively desorbed by 0.1 M sodium hydroxide eluent. The adsorption process was fast and reached adsorption equilibrium within 10 min. The nano-TiO₂ also exhibited high adsorption capacity with 11.3 mg g^? 1 for Se(IV) and 8.34 mg g^? 1 for Se(VI). The enrichment factors for Se(IV) and Se(VI) were calculated to be 39 and 30, respectively, with sample volume of 50 mL. The detection limits (3σ) were 0.8 μg L^? 1 for Se(IV) and 0.4 μg L^? 1 for Se(VI), which were sensitive enough for the routine analysis of water and drink samples. The relative standard deviation was calculated to be < 4% (n = 6) for detection of 30 μg L^? 1 Se(IV) and 30 μg L^? 1 Se(VI). The results of the present work confirmed that our developed nano-TiO₂-IC-CD method could be applied for the detection of inorganic selenium species in tap water and drink samples with good recoveries in the range of 82%–108%.     

Studies on Cu(II) ternary complexes involving an aminopenicillin drug and imidazole containing ligands

Equilibrium studies on the ternary complex systems involving ampicillin (amp) as ligand (A) and imidazole containing ligands viz., imidazole (Him), benzimidazole (Hbim), histamine (Hist) and histidine (His) as ligands (B) at 37 °C and I = 0.15 mol dm^?3 (NaClO₄) show the presence of CuABH, CuAB and CuAB₂. The proton in the CuABH species is attached to ligand A. In the ternary complexes the ligand, amp(A) binds the metal ion via amino nitrogen and carbonyl oxygen atom. The CuAB (B = Hist/His)/CuAB₂ (B = Him/Hbim) species have also been isolated and the analytical data confirmed its formation. Non-electrolytic behavior and monomeric type of chelates have been assessed from their low conductance and magnetic susceptibility values. The electronic and vibrational spectral results were interpreted to find the mode of binding of ligands to metal and geometry of the complexes. This is also supported by the g tensor values calculated from ESR spectra. The thermal behaviour of complexes were studied by TGA/DTA. The redox behavior of the complexes has been studied by cyclic voltammetry. The antimicrobial activity and CT DNA cleavage study of the complexes show higher activity for ternary complexes.     

Catalytic cyclopropanation of olefins using copper(I) diphosphinoamines

Catalytic cyclopropanation reactions of olefins with ethyl diazoacetate were carried out using copper(I) diphosphinoamine (PPh₂)₂N(R) (R = ⁱPr, H, Ph and –CH₂–C₆H₄–CHCH₂) complexes at 40 °C in chloroform. High yields of the cyclopropanes were obtained in all cases. The rate of the reaction was influenced by the nuclearity of the complex and the binding mode of the ligand which was either bridging or chelating. Comparison of isostructural complexes shows that the rate follows the order R = ⁱPr > H > Ph, where R is the substituent on the N. However, cyclopropane formation versus dimerization of the carbene, and trans to cis ratios of cyclopropane was similar in all cases. The nearly identical selectivity for different products formed was indicative of a common catalytic intermediate. A labile “copper–olefin” complex which does not involve the phosphine or the counterion is the most likely candidate. The differences in the reaction rates for different complexes are attributed to differences in the concentration of the catalytically active species which are in equilibrium with the catalytically inactive copper–phosphinoamine complex. To test the hypothesis a diphosphinoamine polymer complexed to copper(I) was used as a heterogeneous catalyst. Leaching of copper(I) and deactivation of the catalyst confirmed the proposed mechanism.     

Mononuclear and one-dimensional manganese(II) complexes constructed by dithioethers: Effect of flexibility and positional isomerism

Interactions of dithioether ligands L², L⁴ and L⁵ (L² = 1,3-bis(4-(3-pyridyl) pyrimidin-2-ylthio) propane; L⁴ = 1,3-bis[4-(3-pyridyl) pyrimidinyl thiomethyl]benzene; L⁵ = 1,4-bis[4-(3-pyridyl)pyrimidinylthiomethyl] benzene) with Mn(II) ions and NH₄SCN in an analogous way led to the formation of two discrete mononuclear complexes and a one-dimensional chain, respectively, which may be attributed to the different flexibility and positional isomerism of the ligands.     

Anionic redox chemistry in Na-rich Na2Ru1 − ySnyO3 positive electrode material for Na-ion batteries

The synthesis and Na- electrochemical activity of Na-rich layered Na₂Ru_1−ySn_yO₃ compounds is reported. Like their Li-analogue, Na₂Ru_1−ySn_yO₃ shows capacities that exceed theoretical capacity calculated from the cationic redox species. The high capacity was found, by means of XPS analysis, to be associated to the accumulation of both cationic (Ru^4 +/Ru^5 +) and anionic (O^2 −/O₂^n −) redox processes. The structural evolutions during cycling have been followed and found to be associated with the cation disordering and loss of crystallinity on cycling.     

Reactivity of intramolecularly coordinated aluminum compounds to R3EOH (E = Sn,Si). Remarkable migration of N,C,N and O,C,O pincer ligands

The reaction of organoaluminum compounds containing O,C,O or N,C,N chelating (so called pincer) ligands [2,6-(YCH₂)₂C₆H₃]AlⁱBu₂ (Y = MeO 1, ^tBuO 2, Me₂N 3) with R₃SnOH (R = Ph or Me) gives tetraorganotin complexes [2,6-(YCH₂)₂C₆H₃]SnR₃ (Y = MeO, R = Ph 4, Y = MeO, R = Me 5; Y = ^tBuO, R = Ph 6, Y = ^tBuO, R = Me 7; Y = Me₂N, R = Ph 8, Y = Me₂N, R = Me 9) as the result of migration of O,C,O or N,C,N pincer ligands from aluminum to tin atom. Reaction of 1 and 2 with (ⁿBu₃Sn)₂O proceeded in similar fashion resulting in 10 and 11 ([2,6-(YCH₂)₂C₆H₃]SnⁿBu₃, Y = MeO 10; Y = ^tBuO 11) in mixture with ⁿBu₃SnⁱBu. The reaction 1 and 3 with 2 equiv. of Ph₃SiOH followed another reaction path and ([2,6-(YCH₂)₂C₆H₃]Al(OSiPh₃)₂, Y = MeO 12, Me₂N 13) were observed as the products of alkane elimination. The organotin derivatives 4–11 were characterized by the help of elemental analysis, ESI-MS technique, ¹H, ¹³C, ¹¹⁹Sn NMR spectroscopy and in the case 6 and 8 by single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD). Compounds 12 and 13 were identified using elemental analysis,¹H, ¹³C, ²⁹Si NMR and IR spectroscopy.     

Stability constants of mixed ligand complexes of lead(II) with 1-(aminomethyl) cyclohexane acetic acid and α-amino acids

Formation of binary and ternary complexes of lead(II) ions with 1-(aminomethyl) cyclohexane acetic acid and some biologically important α-amino acids, such as glycine, l-alanine, l-valine, l-leucine, l-isoleucine, l-phenylalanine and l-proline was investigated using the potentiometric technique at 32 °C. The properties of mixed ligands were investigated and discussed. The acidity constants of the ligands and their stability constants were determined in 50% (v/v) DMSO-water medium under experimental conditions. The ternary complex formation was found to occur in a stepwise manner. The stability of ternary complexes was investigated and compared with that of the corresponding binary complex in terms of the parameters, Δ log K and log X. The concentration distribution of various species formed in the mixed ligand systems was evaluated.