Identifying similarities and differences between analogous bisdithiolene and bisdiselenolene complexes: A computational study

Due to ligand non‐innocence and reversible one‐electron‐transfer processes dithiolene complexes have been intensively studied both experimentally and computationally. While the substitution of the ligating sulfur atoms by selenium provides a means to delicately tune the behavior of dithiolene compounds, diselenolene complexes have not been as thoroughly examined. Yet, the search for such ligands has been ongoing since the 1970s. Thus, we have looked at several metal‐bisdiselenolene complexes and have compared key properties of these complexes with their bisdithiolene analogues to determine the effect of substituting the chalcogen atom. The results herein show that substitution of the sulfur atoms by selenium within these complexes only subtly changes the thermodynamics and kinetic reactivity of bisdithiolene complexes while not significantly affecting the geometries of the complexes. The significance being that the relatively minor structural changes that occur upon redox is a key feature of dithiolene complexes. Due to ligand non‐innocence and reversible one‐electron‐transfer processes dithiolene complexes have been intensively studied, however, diselenolene complexes have not. First‐principles calculations show that substitution of the sulfur atoms by selenium within the investigated complexes does offer the ability to subtly tune the thermodynamics and kinetic reactivity of bisdithiolene complexes, while not significantly affecting the geometries of the complexes. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Elongated dihydrogen complexes: what remains of the H-H bond?

Of the several hundred examples of transition metal dihydrogen complexes that have been reported to date, the vast majority have H-H distances of less than 1.0 Angstrom. A small number of complexes have been reported with distances in the range of 1.1 to 1.5 Angstrom. These complexes have been termed elongated dihydrogen complexes. In this review, experimental methods for structure determination of such complexes are summarized, along with computational approaches which have proven useful in understanding the structures of these molecules.     

环钯化合物合成及其在催化中的应用

环钯化合物由于丰富的结构、高度的稳定性和卓越的催化性能,已成为钯化学研究的热点之一。迄今已开发出了C-H键活化、氧化加成、转金属化、亲核加成和配体交换等多种方法,可制备出从三元环到十一元环的CY型环钯化合物和多种YCY型环钯化合物。环钯化合物目前已应用于偶联、烯烃氢化和不对称催化等反应中。本文简单介绍了环钯化合物的种类,重点介绍了环钯化合物的合成方法和催化应用情况,最后提出了环钯化合物在今后合成研究和催化应用中的发展建议。     

Complexes of cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II), cadmium(II), and mercury(II) with tetradentate Schiff base ligands

Summary A series of metal complexes with three new tetradentate Schiff bases derived from benzoin and benzil withc-toluidine and benzil with diaminoethane have been prepared and characterised by physical and chemical methods. The modes of bonding of the ligands with the metal ions have been proposed. Electronic spectra and room temperature magnetic moment values suggest octahedral geometry for the Co^II and Ni^II complexes, whereas the Hg^II and Cd^II complexes have tetrahedral geometry. The Cu^II complexes are square planar. Apart from the complexes of the Schiff bases derived from benzoin, all the other complexes have high molar conductance values suggesting them to be electrolytes. The complexes have been screened against some fungal pathogens.     

Antibacterial,antioxidant and anthelmintic studies of inclusion complexes of some 4-arylidenamino-5-phenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiols

A series of 4-arylidenamino-5-phenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiols have been synthesised and their inclusion complexes have been prepared with β-cyclodextrin. The compounds and their inclusion complexes have been characterised by studying their physical and spectral properties. The thermodynamic stability constant and free energy of activation have been determined to know the stability of inclusion complexes. Finally, the compounds and their inclusion complexes are screened for antibacterial, antioxidant and anthelmintic activities. It is found that inclusion complexes of the newly synthesised compounds have appreciable stability and inclusion complex formation increases the antibacterial, antioxidant and anthelmintic activities significantly as compared to naked compound.     

Transformation of 2-alkoxyimidate-1,10-phenanthroline metal (Mn, Co and Ni) chlorides from bis(2-cyano-1,10-phenanthroline) metal chlorides: Syntheses, characterizations and their catalytic behavior toward ethylene oligomerization

The 2-alkoxyimidate-1,10-phenanthroline complexes of manganese, cobalt and nickel have been synthesized by the reaction of 2-cyano-1,10-phenanthroline with metal dichloride in the corresponding alcohol. The metal complexes bearing two 2-cyano-1,10-phenanthrolines were isolated in non-protonic solvent as the coordination around metal core with two ligands and two chlorides. The alkoxyimidation of nitrile linked on ligand was speeded in forming the 2-alkoxyimidate-1,10-phenanthrolinyl metal complexes. All the complexes have been characterized by FT-IR spectra and elemental analysis, and some of their structures have also been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. All the metal complexes were evaluated in the catalytic oligomerization of ethylene with some alkylaluminums as co-catalyst; in which manganese complexes were less active, cobalt complexes showed low to moderate activities, and nickel complexes gave moderate to good activities.     

Spectroscopic studies of complex compounds derived from the tribochemistry reactions of KBr and HgX2(Cl, Br, I, CN) with crown ethers (DC18C6 and DB18C6)

Several new K and Hg(II) complexes derived from crown ethers (DC18C6, DB18C6) have been prepared by tribochemistry reactions. The isolated solid complexes have been characterized by I.R. spectral measurements. The isolated solid complexes are compared with the corresponding metal complexes prepared in solution. Also, the IR and NMR spectra of the solid complexes have been used to determine the strength of bond between Hg(II) ion and the crown ether.     

Stabilization of G-quadruplex DNA and inhibition of telomerase activity by square-planar nickel(II) complexes

Two new alkylamine-substituted nickel(II)-salphen complexes have been prepared and their interactions with DNA investigated. FRET studies have shown that these complexes have a remarkable ability to stabilize G-quadruplex DNA. Furthermore, TRAP/Taq assays have shown that these complexes inhibit telomerase at low micromolar concentrations.     

Synthesis of silylene and silyl(silylene)metal complexes

In 1987, two research groups published the first-ever reports on the synthesis of silylene complexes and presented structural evidence. Since then, a range of synthetic methods have been developed and a number of silylene complexes have been prepared. In 1988, we reported on the first base-stabilized bis(silylene) complexes that can be regarded as being masked silyl(silylene) complexes. These complexes occupy a unique position among silylene and silyl(silylene) complexes in that they provide a convenient tool for studying the reactivity of coordinated silylenes. They are stable enough to be isolated, but the bond between the silylene silicon atom and the internal base can easily be cleaved by thermal perturbation to generate real silyl(silylene) complexes. To date, a number of base-stabilized bis(silylene) complexes have been prepared in which the central metals range from group 5 to group 9. Only two base-free silyl(silylene) complexes have been prepared. One is prepared by reacting a platinum complex with a stable silylene; the other is produced by the photolysis of a tungsten complex in the presence of a hydrodisilane.     

异核稀土双亚砜配合物的合成、表征和荧光性质

合成得到一系列异核土双乙烷配合物和异核稀土双乙烷与１,１０－啡咯啉的配合物,通过元素分析,电感耦合等离子体法,电导,红外和紫外光谱对配合进行了表征,并研究了这些配合物的固体和溶液的荧光光谱。     

Solvatochromism and piezochromism of dicyano-, tricyano-, and tetracyano-diimine-iron(II) complexes

The solvatochromism of several dicyano-bis-diimine-iron(II) complexes in various binary aqueous solvent mixtures has been established, at 25 °C. A solvent sensitivity scale has been developed for these complexes. The solvatochromic properties of two tricyano-terdentate ligand iron(II) complexes in several solvents have also been determined, as have those of a series of tetracyano-diimine complexes in DMSO–water media. These results have been analysed and systematic but varied trends of solvation were demonstrated. Piezochromic parameters for two complexes have been obtained and are discussed in the context of a solvatochromism/piezochromism correlation.     

金属配位化合物溶液的电化学研究

在已有的研究基础上,综述了近年来金属配位化合物溶液的电化学研究．内容包括：采用多种电化学方法研究金属配合物、簇状化合物溶液的电化学,配合物氧化还原电对的标准电极电位及有关的平衡常数,配合物的电极反应动力学及其与结构性能的关系,配合物的电催化作用,配合物的电合成．探讨配合物电极反应机理,测定多种电化学参数,提供了许多关于配合物性质、结构和功能的重要信息     

Thermodynamics of formation of lanthanide hydroxo complexes in aqueous solutions

Gibbs energies of formation have been determined by conductometric titration for hydroxo complexes of cerium, samarium, europium, erbium, ytterbium, and yttrium. All these elements form monohydroxo complexes; yttrium, erbium, and terbium also form dihydroxo complexes. The Gibbs energies of formation of lanthanide hydroxo complexes from ions have virtually equal values of −47.3 ± 0.6 kJ/mol monohydroxo complexes and −44.5 ± 0.5 kJ/mol for dihydroxo complexes, respectively. These values were used to estimate the Gibbs energies of formation of hydroxo complexes for the entire lanthanide series.     

Theoretical Studies on the Interactions of Cations with Diazine

1 INTRODUCTION Interaction between cations and π electron systems is a kind of common and important non-covalent inter- action[1～21]. It could be observed in many systems, such as gas ion-molecule complexes and biological macromolecular proteins. Especially, in biological macromolecular systems, this interaction is signi- ficant for revealing the structures and functions of proteins or disclosing the atomic essence of protein- ligand effect. Interaction between benzene and metal ions h…     

Synthesis of iron(II), manganese(II) cobalt(II) and ruthenium(II) complexes containing tridentate nitrogen ligands and their application in the catalytic oxidation of alkanes

A series of Fe(II), Mn(II), Co(II) and Ru(II) complexes containing bis(imino)pyridine or bis(amino)pyridine ligands and weakly coordinating triflate (OTf-) or non-coordinating SbF6- anions have been prepared. The complexes have been fully characterized including several solid-state structure analyses. Two unusual mono-chelate six-coordinate bis(imino)pyridine Fe(II) and Mn(II) complexes have been observed. The catalytic properties of the complexes for the oxidation of cyclohexane with H2O2 have been evaluated. Only the Fe(II) complexes have shown catalytic activity, which is mainly due to Fenton-type free radical auto-oxidation.     

Recent advancements in the anticancer potentials of first row transition metal complexes

The frequently severe effects of currently utilized platinum-based complexes have prompted researchers to develop less toxic transition metal based anticancer drugs. Transition metal complexes have recently gained considerable attention as promising anticancer agents due to their efficient drug design and fast optimisation. Some transition metal complexes displayed better anticancer activity than cis-platin. This led to the transition metal complexes for clinical application of chemotherapeutic drugs for cancer therapy. Cytotoxicity of the complexes has been evaluated on the basis of their IC₅₀ values. In this review, we have focussed on recent findings about the anticancer mechanism of action of first row transition metal complexes during the last ten years.     

不同双/多齿配体Co(Ⅱ)配合物的氧合性能

在室温水溶液体系中采用紫外-可见分光光度法和氧电极法对比研究了α-氨基酸(N/O型)、α-氨基醇(N/O型)、羟基多元羧酸(O/O型)和多胺(N/N型)这4类不同双/多齿配体的Co(Ⅱ)配合物的氧合性能及其氧合反应的可逆性.结果表明, O/O型含羟基的羧酸Co(Ⅱ)配合物无氧合性能; N/N型多胺Co(Ⅱ)配合物有强吸氧性, 但氧合反应不可逆; N/O型配体的Co(Ⅱ)配合物的氧合性能差异较大, 其中α-氨基酸Co(Ⅱ)配合物具有明显的可逆氧合性能, 而含1个—OH的α-氨基醇Co(Ⅱ)配合物没有吸氧能力, 含有2个—OH的α-氨基醇Co(Ⅱ)配合物有微弱的吸氧能力但氧合反应不可逆.分析探讨了N/O型配体中—OH和—COOH对Co(Ⅱ)配合物可逆吸氧性能影响的机理, 根据实验结果初步认为α-氨基酸配位结构是Co(Ⅱ)配合物具有可逆吸氧性能的基本配位结构单元.     

4-Vinylbenzyl-substituted silver(I) N-heterocyclic carbene complexes and ruthenium(II) N-heterocyclic carbene complexes: synthesis and transfer hydrogenation of ketones

4-Vinylbenzyl-substituted Ag(I) N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes and Ru(II) NHC complexes have been synthesized. The Ag(I) complexes were synthesized from the imidazolium salts and Ag₂O in dichloromethane at room temperature. The Ru(II) complexes were prepared from Ag(I) NHC complexes by transmetallation. The six 4-Vinylbenzyl-substituted Ag(I) NHC complexes and six 4-Vinylbenzyl-substituted Ru(II) NHC complexes have been characterized by spectroscopic techniques and elemental analyses. The Ru(II) NHC complexes show catalytic activity for the transfer hydrogenation of ketones.     

Syntheses,characterizations and bioactivities on HeLa cells and KB cells of two dinuclear manganese complexes with carboxylate bridges

To explore anti-tumor activities of manganese complexes, two complexes have been synthesized and characterized. Complex 1 is bridged by 1,10-phenanthroline and 2,4-biphenyl dicarboxylate. The two complexes have strong fluorescent emission and interact with DNA in an intercalative mode. The complexes also exhibit significant cytotoxic specificity and cancer cell inhibition.     

过渡金属与华法灵配合物的合成和抗凝血作用研究

用过渡金属硝酸盐与华法灵钠在不同介质制备了金属配合物, 所试验的各种制备方法均可获得恒定组成的配合物NanML3•2H2O (L＝华法灵离子, n＝0, 1). 通过元素分析、红外光谱、摩尔电导、紫外光谱、热重和溶解性试验对配合物进行了表征. 抗凝血试验表明过渡金属华法灵配合物具有一定的抗凝血性质. 并对过渡金属华法灵、过渡金属水杨酸、稀土金属华法灵、稀土金属华法灵水杨酸配合物的抗凝血性质进行了比较.