Effect of selenium oxidation state on cadmium translocation in chamomile plants

Syntheses and spectral characteristics of cadmium(II) compounds (CdSeO₄, CdSeO₃, and Cd(NCSe)₂(nia)₂) containing selenium in oxidation states (VI), (IV), and (-II) are described. In Cd(NCSe)₂(nia)₂, nicotinamide (nia) and selenocyanate anions are bonded to Cd atom as N-donor monodentate ligands. Nicotinamide is coordinated through the ring nitrogen atom. The effects of these selenium compounds as well as Cd(NCS)₂(nia)₂ on the growth and Cd accumulation in roots and shoots of hydroponically cultivated chamomile plants (cultivar Lutea) were studied. In the applied concentration range (12–60 μmol dm⁻³) Cd(NCS)₂(nia)₂ affected neither the length nor the dry mass of roots and shoots. Other compounds applied at 24 μmol dm⁻³ and 60 μmol dm⁻³ significantly reduced dry mass of roots and shoots. Selenium oxidation state in the cadmium compounds affected Cd accumulation in plant organs as well as Cd translocation within the plants, which was reflected in the values of bioaccumulation (BAF) and translocation factors (S/R). Cd amount accumulated by shoots was lower than that in the roots. The highest BAF values determined for Cd accumulation in shoots were obtained with CdSeO₄. Substitution of S with Se in the Cd(NCX)₂(nia)₂ (X = Se or S) caused an increase of Cd translocation into the shoots. Presented at the XVIIIth Slovak Spectroscopic Conference, Spišská Nová Ves, 15–18 October 2006.     

Synthesis, Characterization and the Antioxidative Activity of Zinc(II), Copper(II) and Nickel(II) Schiff-base Complexes

A naringenin Schiff-base ligand (H₃L) and its three complexes, MHL . nH₂O (M = Zn and Cu, n = 0.5) and NiH₂LOAc . 3.5H₂O, have been synthesized and characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, molar conductivity and i.r. spectrum, ¹H-n.m.r., u.v. spectra and thermal analyses. In addition, the suppression ratio for O₂^−˙ (a) and the suppression ratio for OH˙(b) were determined by the use of spectrophotometric methods. IC₅₀(a) and IC₅₀(b) of the complexes are given. The results show that compared to the ligand, the complexes exhibit high activity in the suppression of O₂^−˙ (a) and OH˙(b).     

Synthesis and characterization of complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), and Cd(II) with macrocycle 3,4,11,12-tetraoxo-1,2,5,6,9,10,13,14-octaaza-cyclohexadeca-6,8,14,16-tetraene and their biological screening

A new series of complexes is synthesized by template condensation of glyoxal and oxalyldihydrazide in methanolic medium in the presence of divalent cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc and cadmium salts forming complexes of the type: [M(C₈H₈N₈O₄)X₂] where M = Co^(II), Ni^(II), Cu^(II), Zn^(II), Cd^(II) and X = Cl⁻¹, Br⁻¹, NO ₃ ⁻¹ , OAc⁻¹. The complexes have been characterized with the help of elemental analyses, conductance measurements, magnetic susceptibility measurements, electronic, n.m.r., infrared and far infrared spectral studies. On the basis of these studies, a six coordinate octahedral geometry for these complexes has been proposed. The biological activities of the metal complexes have been tested in vitro against a number of pathogenic bacteria to assess their inhibiting potential. Most of the compounds have been found to exhibit remarkable antibacterial activities.     

Nickel(II) and cobalt(II) coordination compounds of dichloroguanidinopyrimidines

Summary New coordination compounds of Ni^II and Co^II with dichloropyrimidinoguanidine (L) have been obtained and characterized by physico-chemical and spectroscopic methods. The complexes have the general formulae: [ML₃](ClO₄)₂, [ML₂(SO₄)], [ML₂(NCS)₂], (M = Ni or Co), [NiL₂(ClO₄)₂] and [CoL₂](ClO₄)₂. The ligands are bonded to the metal ion via one nitrogen atom from the pyrimidine heterocyclic ring and one from the guanidine group.     

The extraction of Cr(III) from aqueous thiocyanate solutions and its separation from Co(II) and Ni(II)

For the system liquid anion-exchanger—Cr(III)−NCS⁻, an investigation has been made of the dependence of the percentage extraction of Cr(III) on parameters such as standing time of the Cr(III)−NCS⁻ solution, temperature, pH and type of exchanger. Quantitative extraction of e.g. 4·10⁻⁴ M Cr(III) by 0.1M Aliquat in CCl₄ is easily achieved at room temperature, using 4.75M KNCS−0.05N HCl as aqueous phase. At high Cr(III) concentrations, the complex anion present in the organic phase is Cr(NCS) ₆ ³⁻ ; when working with dilute metal ion solutions, the species extracted is Cr(NCS)₄ (H₂O) ₂ ⁻ . Separations of mixtures containing 10⁻²−10⁻⁴ M Co(II), Ni(II) and Cr(III) have successfully been accomplished.     

Synthesis, Characterization and Relaxation Properties of Four Non-ion Transition Metal Manganese(II), Cobalt(II), Nickel(II) and Copper (II) Complexes with Derivatives from Diethylene Triamine Pentaacetic Acid and Isoniazid

A novel ligand (H₂L), diethylenetriamine-N,N′,N′′-triacetylisoniazide N,N′′-bisacetic acid, and its four non-ion transition metal complexes, ML · nH₂O (M = Mn, n = 4; M = Co, Ni, n = 2; M = Cu, n = 1), have been synthesized and characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, molar conductivity, ¹H-NMR, FAB-MS, TG-DTA analysis and IR spectrum. In addition, relaxivity (R₁) of the complexes was determined, the relaxivity of MnL, CoL, NiL, CuL as well as Gd(DTPA)²⁻ used as a control are 6.94, 2.79, 2.52, 1.59 and 4.34 l mmol⁻¹ s⁻¹, respectively. The relaxivity of MnL is larger than that of Gd(DTPA)²⁻. The results show that the complex of MnL may be a potential MRI contrast agent.     

Synthesis and magnetic properties of μ-phenolato oxovanadium(IV), cobalt(II) and zinc(II) binuclear complexes

Three binuclear complexes, (VO)₂(L)OMe (1), Co₂(L)OEt·3/2H₂O (2) and Zn₂(L)OMe·H₂O (3) have been prepared, where H₃L is the binucleating ligand, 2,6-diformyl-4-methylphenol di(benzoylhydrazone). The magnetic susceptibilities of (1) and (2) were measured over the 4.2–300 K range and the observed data were fitted to the Bleaney-Bowers equation by the least-squares method, giving the exchange integral 2J = −358.5cm⁻¹ for (1) and 2J = −6.6cm⁻¹ for (2). This procedure indicates the existence of an antiferromagnetic interaction between the metals. TMC 2699     

Copper(II) and cobalt(II) salt complexes with 2,6-dimethyl-3.5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid dihydrazide

Complexes of 2,6-dimethyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid dihydrazide (DH) with copper(II) and cobalt(II) nitrates and sulfates have been studied by IR and UV spectroscopy, DTA, and X-ray crystallography. The complexation results in polynuclear compounds of the {[M(DH)(ROH) _n ]An _m } _z composition (M = Cu²⁺, Co²⁺; An = SO₄²⁻, NO₃⁻; R = H, i-Pr; n = 0.5–4, m = 1.2, z ≥ 4) containing bidentate DH bridges coordinated to the metal through the carbonyl oxygen atom and the amino group nitrogen atom of the hydrazide moiety.     

Thermal characterization of new complexes of Zn(II) and Cd(II) with some bipyridine isomers and propionates

New mixed ligand complexes of the following stoichiometric formulae: M(2-bpy)₂(RCOO)₂·nH₂O, M(4-bpy)(RCOO)₂·H₂O and M(2,4’-bpy)₂(RCOO)₂·H₂O (where M(II)=Zn, Cd; 2-bpy=2,2’-bipyridine, 4-bpy=4,4′-bipyridine, 2,4′-bpy=2,4′-bipyridine; R=C₂H₅; n=2 or 4) were prepared in pure solid-state. These complexes were characterized by chemical and elemental analysis, IR and conductivity studies. Thermal behaviour of compounds was studied by means of DTA, DTG, TG techniques under static conditions in air. The final products of pyrolysis of Cd(II) and Zn(II) compounds were metal oxides MO. A coupled TG/MS system was used to analyse of principal volatile products of thermal decomposition or fragmentation of Zn(4-bpy)(RCOO)2·H2O under dynamic air and argon atmosphere. The principal species correspond to: C⁺, CH⁺, CH₃ ⁺, C₂H₂ ⁺, HCN⁺, C₂H₅ ⁺ or CHO⁺, CH₂O⁺ or NO⁺, CO₂ ⁺, ¹³C¹⁶O₂ ⁺ and ¹²C¹⁶O¹⁸O⁺ and others; additionally CO⁺ in argon atmosphere.     

Nucleophilic addition of methanol to nitrosodicyanomethanide in the coordination sphere of MII ions (M = Ni,Cu, Co and Pd); nitrosodicyanomethanide as an O-coordinating ligand for nickel(II)

The systems M^II-ONC(CN)₂ ⁻-L-MeOH-H₂O [M = Ni, Cu, Co or Pd; L = pyrazole (pz)] were studied to determine conditions for the nucleophilic addition of MeOH to nitrosodicyanomethanide (ndcm)⁻ in the metal coordination sphere. Compounds containing two or three bidentate anionic chelate ligands derived from methyl-2-cyano-2-(hydroxyimino)ethanimidic acid, H(mcoe), formed by nucleophilic addition of MeOH to ONC(CN)₂ ⁻, were isolated: [Cu(mcoe)₂(H₂O)₂] (elongated pseudo-octahedron with two water molecules at long axial distances), [Co(mcoe)₃] (approximate octahedron) and [Pd(mcoe)₂] (square-planar). In the Co^II system, oxidation to Co^III took place. In addition, simple nitrosodicyanomethanide compounds [Ni(ndcm)₂(pz)₄] (nearly octahedral) and [Pd(ndcm)₂(pz)₂] (square-planar) were obtained. The crystal structure of trans-[Ni(ndcm)₂(pz)₄] has been elucidated by X-ray crystallography. The Ni^II atom is nearly octahedrally coordinated by four nitrogens of pz and two oxygens of (ndcm)⁻. This compound is the first example of a transition metal oxygen-coordinated nitrosodicyanomethanide complex with a short metal-oxygen bond. The remaining compounds were characterized by i.r. and electronic spectra. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Infrared spectra of bis(aniline) and bis (p-toluidine) metal(II) isothiocyanate complexes

The infrared spectra of eight complexes of general formula [ML₂(NCS)₂] (M = Co, Ni, Cu, Zn; L = aniline or p-toluidine) have been determined over the range 4000–4150 cm^?1. Colour, magnetic moments and IR spectra are consistent with polymeric octahedral coordination in the Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes and polymeric tetragonal coordination in the Cu(II) complexes, while the Zn(II) complexes are assigned polymeric octahedral (L = aniline) and tetrahedral (L = p-toluidine) structure on the basis of their IR spectra. Independent ¹⁵N-labelling of the nitrogen atoms of the amino and isothiocyanate groups yields assignments for the internal vibrations of both groups and enables the metal-amine and metal—isothiocyanate stretching vibrations (vM-NH₂ and vM-NCS) to be distinguished. Both vM-NH₂ and vM-NCS are metal ion dependent in the Irving-Williams sequence (Co < Ni < Cu > Zn) expected from their proposed structures while the vN-H and vN-CS vibrations are inversely related to the masses of the coordinated metal ions.     

Complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) chlorides and bromides with tetrazol-1-yl-tris(hydroxymethyl)methane: Synthesis and structure

The reactions of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) chlorides and bromides and their metallic powders with tetrazol-1-yl-tris(hydroxymethyl)methane (L) afforded new complexes ML₂Hal₂ · mH₂O(M = Co(II) or Ni(II), Hal = Cl⁻; M = Cu(II), Hal = Cl⁻ or Br⁻, m = 0; and M = Co(II) or Ni(II), Hal = Br⁻, m = 2), MLnCl₂ (M = Co(II) or Ni(II), n = 2 or 4; M = Cu(II), n = 2), and MLnBr₂ · mH₂O (M = Ni(II), n = 2, m = 2; M = Cu(II), n = 2, m = 0). The compositions and structures of the synthesized complexes were determined by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy (50–4000 cm⁻¹), and X-ray diffraction analysis. The introduction of a bulky substituent into position 1 of the tetrazole cycle was shown to exert almost no effect on the coordination mode but affected the composition and structure of the complexes.     

Synthesis,structure and properties of three one-dimensional coordination polymers {[M(II)L(NCS)2](DMF)2} n (M(II)=cadmium(II), zinc(II), manganese(II); L=1,4-bis[2-(2-pyridyl)benzimidazolato]butane)

A tetradentate N-donor ligand 1,4-bis[2-(2-pyridyl)benzimidazolato]butane (L) was prepared for construction of a coordination framework. Three one-dimensional coordination polymers {[M(II)L(NCS)₂](DMF)₂} _n (M(II) = cadmium(II), 1, zinc(II), 2, manganese(II), 3) were obtained by reaction of metal ions and L in the presence of KSCN in DMF/water. The complexes are isostructural and consist of 1D zigzag [M(II)L(NCS)₂] _n chains and DMF molecules. Within the chains, the metal atoms are each octahedrally coordinated by four N atoms of L and two N atoms of the SCN^? anions. Complexes 1 and 2 in the solid state at room temperature exhibit intense photoluminescence at 453 and 433 nm, respectively.     

Synthesis,structural characterization,and antibacterial studies of a tetradentate macrocyclic ligand and Its Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes

A novel macrocyclic tetradentate ligand 1,5,8,12-tetraaza-2,4,9,11-tetraphenyl-6,7:13,14-dibenzocyclohexadeca- 1,4,8,11-tetraene (L) has been synthesized. Cobalt(II), nickel(II), and copper(II) complexes of this ligand have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance measurements, magnetic susceptibitity measurements, and mass, IR, electronic, and ESR spectral studies. The molar conductance measurements correspond to a nonelectrolytic nature for all the complexes, which can be formulated as [M(L)X₂] (where M = Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II); X = Cl⁻ and NO₃⁻). On the basis of IR, electronic, and ESR spectral studies, an octahedral geometry has been assigned to the Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes, whereas a tetragonal geometry was found for the Cu(II) complexes. The investigated compounds and uncomplexed metal salts and the ligands were tested against bacterial species like Sarcina lutea, Escherchia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus. The metal complexes have higher activity than the free ligand and metal salts. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

Isothiocyanate and selenocyanate complexes of Cu(II), Ni(II), and Co(II) with a pyridylpyrazole-based ligand: synthesis,characterization, and structure

Mononuclear NCS^? containing complexes, [M(NCS)₂L] (L?=?N,N-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-ylmethyl)aminomethylpyridine), [Cu(NCS)₂L′] (L′?=?N-(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-ylmethyl)aminomethylpyridine), and NCSe^? containing complexes [ML(NCSe)(H₂O)]ClO₄ (M?=?Ni⁺², Co⁺²) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, spectroscopic, and physico-chemical methods. Structural studies of [Cu(NCS)₂L′] show copper is five coordinate with distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry with two cis NCS^?. [M(NCS)₂L] and [ML(NCSe)(H₂O)]ClO₄ (M?=?Ni⁺² and Co⁺²) are expected to be octahedral.     

Photometric determination of aqueous cobalt (II), nickel (II), copper (II) and iron (III) with 1-nitroso-2-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic acid disodium salt in gelatin films

Photometric determination of aqueous Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Fe(III) was performed using indicator films prepared by immobilization of 1-nitroso-2-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic acid disodium salt (NRS) into hardened photographic film. Immobilization was based on electrostatic interaction of reagent and metal complexes with the gelatin. The isoelectric point pH of hardened gelatin (4.46±0.04) was evaluated by viscometry. Co(II), Fe(III), Ni(II) form 1:3 complexes with NRS in gelatin at pH 2 and Cu(II) forms 1:2 complexes. Their log β′ values were: Co-6.7, Fe-8.6, Cu-8.0, and Ni-6.4. The absorption maxima were: 370nm for NRS, and 430nm, 470nm, 495nm and 720nm for complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Fe(III). An algorithm for their simultaneous determination using the indicator films was developed. The detection limits were: c_lim(Co²⁺) = 0.45×10⁻⁵ M, c_lim(Fe³⁺) = 0.50×10⁻⁵ M, c_lim(Cu²⁺) = 0.67×10⁻⁵ M, c_lim(Ni²⁺) = 0.75×10⁻⁵ M,; and their sum c_lim(ΣMn⁺) = 0.82×10⁻⁵ M.      

Reactivity of the Re-NO centre: Proton induced oxidation of Re(NO)2+ to Re(NO)3+. Synthesis and characterisation of some Re(II) thiocyanato-halogenonitrosyl complexes

The Re(NO)²⁺ moiety as [Re(NO)(NCS)₃H₂O]⁻ or [Re(NO)(NCS)₂(L-L)H₂O]· [L-L = phen (1,10-phenanthroline) or bipy (2,2′-bipyridine)] undergoes proton-induced oxidation reaction with HX (X = Cl, Br) to produce a Re(NO)³⁺ moiety. The spectral and physico-chemical data suggest that the anionic complex is 5 coordinate and the neutral one is 6 coordinate with axial NO group and two NCS ligands intrans-equatorial positions. The complex, [Re(NO)(NCS)₂(phen)Br]·H₂O shows complicated magnetic behaviour which is discussed in the paper. The ESR spectrum of this compound shows typical rhenium hyperfines and <g>-tensor anisotropy compatible with the loss of axial symmetry. However, the spectrum of [Re(NO)(NCS)₂Br₂]⁻ quite reasonably shows axial symmetry, other features being grossly comparable to the L-L compounds. The anionic species and the neutral L-L complex show irreversible one-electron oxidation waves at different voltages. This may correspond to a conversion of Re(NO)³⁺ to Re(NO)⁴⁺ in both the cases. Interestingly enough, only the neutral complexes exhibit an irreversible reduction wave due probably to a conversion of Re(NO)³⁺ to Re(NO)²⁺.     

Volatile mixed-ligand complexes of bis(diisobutyldithiocarbamato)zinc with 1,10-phenanthroline, 2,2′-bipyridyl,and 4,4′-bipyridyl. Crystal and molecular structure of the binuclear complex [Zn2(C10H8N2){(i-C4H9)2NCS2∼4]

Mixed-ligand complexes ZhPhen(i-Bu₂Dtc)₂, Zn(2,2′-Bipy)(i-Bu₂Dtc)₂, and Zn₂(4,4′-Bipy)(i-Bu₂Dtc)₄, where i-Bu₂Dtc=(i-C₄H₉)₂NCS ₂ ⁻ , have been synthesized. The structure of Zn₂(4,4′-Bipy)(i-Bu₂Dtc)₄ was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis; it consists of centrosymmetric binuclear molecules with trigonal-bipyramidal coordination of the central Zn atom. When heated in vacuum, the compounds quantitatively sublimate or evaporate. Thermal decomposition of the compounds in air (350°C) gives α-ZnS. Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences. Translated fromZhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 37, No. 6, pp. 1114–1121, November–December, 1996. Translated by L. Smolina     

Complexes of Cu(II) and Co(II) with NN′-bis-8-quinolylethylenediamine

This article describes some complexes of Cu(II) and Co(II with NN′-bis-8-quinolylethylenediamine ligand (nn′). All the compounds are of stoichiometry [MX₂(nn′)] (M = Cu or Co; X = Cl^?, Br^?, I^?, NO^?₃ or SCN^?). The electronic spectra are consistent with distorted octahedral geometry around the ions, indicating the four coordination of the nn′ ligand. Magnetic susceptibility measurements down to 100 K show antiferromagnetic interactions in all the Cu(II) compounds demonstrating the existence of the ionic and bridging X group. Infrared spectra show the presence of ionic and bridging nitrate in the [M(NO₃)₂(nn′)] (M = Co or Cu) compounds and ionic and bridging NCS group in the [Cu(NCS)₂(nn′)] compound.     

A new unsymmetrical vic-dioxime bearing salicylaldehyde 4-aminobenzoylhydrazone and its homo-and heterotrinuclear complexes with copper(II) and nickel(II) ions

A new vic-dioxime, N-{4-[[(2-hydroxyphenyl)methylene]hydrazinecarbonyl]phenyl}aminoglyoxime (H₃L), was prepared by the reaction of anti-chloroglyoxime with salicylaldehyde 4-aminobenzoylhydrazone. The reaction of H₃L with Cu(II) salts and an appropriate simple ligand gave only homotrinuclear complexes [Cu₃(HL)₂X₂], whereas the reaction of H₃L with Ni(II) salts gave mono-and homotrinuclear complexes [Ni(H₂L)₂ and Ni₃(HL)₂X₂]. Also, heterotrinuclear complexes of H₃L were prepared by the reaction of Ni(H₂L)₂ with Cu(II) salt and an appropriate simple ligand, [NiCu₂(HL)₂X₂], X = Cl⁻, NO ₃ ⁻ , SCN⁻, CN⁻, and N ₃ ⁻ . The new vic-dioxime and its complexes were identified by elemental analyses, IR, ¹H NMR, UV-VIS, magnetic susceptibility, and mass spectral data. The elemental analyses and spectral data indicated that the hydrazone side of H₃L acted as monobasic tridentate and the fourth position was occupied by simple ligands, such as Cl⁻, NO ₃ ⁻ , SCN⁻, CN⁻, and N ₃ ⁻ . The text was submitted by the author in English.