Transition metal complexes of novel tridentate S,N,O donor ligands

Summary Complexes of chromium(III), iron(III), cobalt(III), nickel(II) and copper(II) with salicylaldehyde N(1-piperidyl) thiocarbonyl hydrazone (spthH₂), salicylaldehyde N-(1-morpholyl) thiocarbonyl hydrazone (smthH₂), 2-hydroxy 4-methyl acetophenone N-(1-piperidyl) thiocarbonyl hydrazone (apthH₂) and 2-hydroxy 4-methyl acetophenone N-(1-morpholyl) thiocarbonyl hydrazone (amthH₂) have been prepared and characterized by analytical, spectral and magnetic measurements. Mixed ligand complexes of Cu^II-thiocarbonyl hydrazones and heterocyclic bases have been isolated. Depending on the nature of the metal salts used and the reaction conditions the thiocarbonyl hydrazones act as neutral or dibasic tridentate ligands.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a new copper (II) complex,designed to produce efficient successor of Cu2O,toward synergy of adsorption and photodegradation of MB

A new copper (II) coordination complex formulated as [Cu (dipic)(phen)(2-MePy)]. 2H₂O ( 1 ) where phen = 1, 10-phenanthroline, dipic²⁻ = pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylato and 2-MePy = 2-methyl pyrrole was synthesized through a simple and environment-friendly reaction under ultrasound irradiation. Also, complex 1 was synthesized by hydrothermal process at 120 °C for 3 days. The corresponding structure of complex 1 was characterized by elemental analysis, atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), inductively coupled plasma (ICP), conductivity measurement, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Raman spectroscopy, ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV–Vis), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal analysis (DTA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) and fluorescence. The crystal structure of the hydrothermally synthesized complex was characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction (SC-XRD(, which revealed a triclinic structure. In the remainder of this study, the Cu₂O nanoparticles have been prepared via thermal decomposition of hydrothermal and ultrasound complexes and characterized by ICP, FT-IR, powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), SEM and N₂ adsorption/desorption. Adsorption and visible-light-driven photocatalytic capabilities of two synthetic Cu₂O were investigated in the removal of MB from water. The result showed that the synthesized catalysts have good catalytic activity and the photocatalytic degradation is more effective in dye removal of MB compared with the adsorption.     

Iron(II), cobalt(III), nickel(II) and copper(II) chelates of furan and thiophene azo-oximes

Summary Complexes of furan and thiophene azo-oximes with iron(II), cobalt(III), nickel(II) and copper(II) have been prepared and characterised. Iron(II), cobalt(III) and copper(II) complexes are diamagnetic in the solid state. The diamagnetism of the copper(II) chelates is suggestive of antiferromagnetic interaction between two copper centres.¹H n.m.r. spectral data suggest atrans-octahedral geometry for the tris-chelates of cobalt(III). Nickel(II) complexes are paramagnetic, in contrast to the diamagnetism of the analogous complexes of arylazooximes. The electronic spectra are suggestive of octahedral geometry for the iron(II), cobalt(III) and nickel(II) complexes, andD _4h -symmetry for copper(II). Infrared data indicate N-bonding of the oximino-group to the metal ions.     

Cathodic stripping voltammetric determination of selenium(IV) at a thin-film mercury electrode in a thiocyanate-containing electrolyte

The well-known method for the determination of selenium(IV), which is based on the cathodic stripping voltammetry of copper(I) selenide, has been adapted for application at the thin-film mercury electrode on glassy carbon (TFME). Insufficient reproducibility and sensitivity have been overcome by using a 0.1 mol/L HClO₄ electrolyte solution containing 0.02 mol/L thiocyanate ions. Thiocyanate ions have been found to increase the peak height of the selenium response and shift it to more positive potentials. This behaviour is explained by an adsorption of SCN^– at the interface glassy carbon/Cu₂Se and its action as an electron transfer catalyst between glassy carbon and copper(I) selenide. A 3σ-detection limit of 75 ng/L Se^(IV) has been achieved. The relative standard deviation is 5.2% at 5 μg/L selenium(IV). The influence of cadmium(II), arsenic(III), zinc(II), iron(III) and lead(II) ions on the selenium response has been studied. In case of lead ions, a new signal occurred at more negative potentials than the reduction of Cu₂Se. This signal, which is probably due to the reduction of PbSe, can also be used for the determination of selenium(IV).     

Tubular bimetal oxysulfide CuMgOS catalyst for rapid reduction of heavy metals and organic dyes

Tubular bimetal oxysulfide CuMgOS catalyst was prepared using a feasible method at a low process temperature of 95°C. X‐ray diffractometry, X‐ray photoelectron spectrometry, field emission‐scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, photoluminescence emission spectrum, and nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherms were used for CuMgOS characterizations. The CuMgOS reduction activities were investigated through the reduction of heavy metals of Cr (VI), Pb (II) and Hg (II) solutions, and the organic dyes of rhodamine‐B (RhB), methyl orange (MO) and methylene blue (MB) solutions under dark. The results showed that the CuMgOS prepared with an appropriate N₂H₄ amount for a suitable Cu (I)/Cu (II) ratio exhibited fast reduction activity without adding any reagents, with which the 100 mL Cr (VI), Pb (II) and Hg (II) solutions of 50 ppm were 100% reduced by 20 mg CuMgOS within 4 min, 6 min and 4 min, respectively. The 100 mL RhB, MO and MB solutions of 50 ppm were 100% reduced by 10 mg CuMgOS within 4 min, 5 min and 1 min, respectively, under the existence of NaBH₄. CuMgOS displayed excellent chemical stability for the re‐use tests on heavy metal ions and organic dyes. The excellent performance is attributed to CuMgOS bimetal oxysulfide catalyst with active surface reaction centers to interact with reactants, and the carrier hopping between Cu (I) and Cu (II).     

Cathodic stripping voltammetric determination of selenium(IV) at a thin-film mercury electrode in a thiocyanate-containing electrolyte

The well-known method for the determination of selenium(IV), which is based on the cathodic stripping voltammetry of copper(I) selenide, has been adapted for application at the thin-film mercury electrode on glassy carbon (TFME). Insufficient reproducibility and sensitivity have been overcome by using a 0.1 mol/L HClO₄ electrolyte solution containing 0.02 mol/L thiocyanate ions. Thiocyanate ions have been found to increase the peak height of the selenium response and shift it to more positive potentials. This behaviour is explained by an adsorption of SCN^– at the interface glassy carbon/Cu₂Se and its action as an electron transfer catalyst between glassy carbon and copper(I) selenide. A 3σ-detection limit of 75 ng/L Se^(IV) has been achieved. The relative standard deviation is 5.2% at 5 μg/L selenium(IV). The influence of cadmium(II), arsenic(III), zinc(II), iron(III) and lead(II) ions on the selenium response has been studied. In case of lead ions, a new signal occurred at more negative potentials than the reduction of Cu₂Se. This signal, which is probably due to the reduction of PbSe, can also be used for the determination of selenium(IV). Received: 13 November 1996 / Revised: 19 December 1996 / Accepted: 24 December 1996     

CVD of metal organic and other rare-earth compounds

Three major applications have been found for rare-earth compounds in Metal Organic Chemical Vapour Depostion (MOCVD) or Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD). Yttrium 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionates and 6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedionates have been used in conjunction with barium and copper(II) β-diketonates to deposit YBa₂Cu₃O_7−δ as superconducting thin films. Rare-earth fluorides and chlorides have been used for CFD doping of rare earths into MOCVD-deposited ZnS, whilst yttrium chloride has been used, with barium iodide and copper(I) chloride, to produce YBa₂Cu₃O_7−δ superconducting material by CVD. Lanthanoid (Ln) tris(cyclopentadienyl) compounds, Ln(C₅H₅)₃ or Ln(C₅H₄Me)₃, have been used for doping of rare earths into 13–15 (III–V) semiconductors. Their volatility, structure/volatility relationships, and preparations are discussed. Possible alternative reagents and problems to be faced in doping 12–16 (II–VI) semiconductors are also considered.     

New insights into the metal ion–peptide hydroxamate interactions: Metal complexes of primary hydroxamic acid derivatives of common dipeptides in aqueous solution

Complex formation of primary dipeptide hydroxamic acids, L-Ala-L-AlaNHOH and L-Ala-L-SerNHOH, as well as the corresponding Z-protected ones, Z-L-Ala-L-AlaNHOH and Z-L-Ala-L-SerNHOH (Z = benzyloxycarbonyl), with iron(III), aluminium(III), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) was studied in aqueous solution by pH-potentiometric and spectroscopic (UV–Vis, EPR, CD, ¹H NMR) methods. The exclusive formation of [O,O] chelated hydroxamate complexes was found with iron(III) and aluminium(III) with all the ligands. Formation of linkage isomers with the involvement of either [O,O] hydroxamate or [NH₂,CO] chelates was detected both in the zinc(II)-L-Ala-L-AlaNHOH and -L-Ala-L-SerNHOH systems. Upon increasing the pH, none of these chelating sets are capable of preventing the hydrolysis of the metal ion. The formation of stable complexes was found in the nickel(II) and copper(II) systems above pH ∼ 6 with a [NH₂, N_amide, N_hydrox.] binding mode after deprotonation and coordination of the peptide amide and the hydroxamate group. With an excess of copper(II), the formation of trinuclear [Cu₃H_xL₂]^x+4 type (x = −4 to −6) complexes as the major species was also detected. Blocking the terminal amino group in the Z-protected ligands results in a dramatic decrease of the nickel(II) and zinc(II) binding strengths, and insoluble complexes with copper(II). No indication was found for the role of the hydroxyl group of the serine moiety in metal ion binding.     

The use of the silver reductor in bromide solutions

The reduction of bromide solutions of various metals with the silver (walden) reductor is described. Iron(III) is quantitatively reduced to iron(II) in 0.1–4 M HBr; similarly, copper(II) is reduced to copper(I) in > 1.5 M HBr, and vanadium.(V) to vanadium(IV) and uranium(VI) to uranium(IV) in > 0.3 M HBr. Tin(IV) is only partly reduced to tin(II) below 6M HBr. Reduction of molybdenum(VI) to molybdenum(V) requires heating, whereas reduction of tungsten(VI) is never quantitative. Suitable conditions for the titrations are described.     

Über Kupfer(I)-carboxylate und Chlorocuprate(I)

In mixtures of 7 vol. acetonitrile and 3 vol. acetic acid, solutions or suspensions of copper(II) acetate can be reduced with hydrazine hydrate to solutions of copper(I) acetate. In this way, purely white copper(I) acetate can be isolated. Other copper(I) carboxylates can be prepared by reduction of copper(II) carboxylates or by reaction of solid carboxylic acids with copper(I) acetate. By adding acetyl chloride to solutions of copper(I) acetate in acetonitrile/acetic acid mixtures, solutions of chlorocuprates(I) are formed. From these, highly pure copper(I) chloride can be obtained. By adding alkali acetate or tetramethyl ammonium chloride to solutions of chlorocuprates(I), the pure compounds Cs₃[Cu₂Cl₅], Rb₂[CuCl₃] and NMe₄[Cu₂Cl₃] were obtained.     

Anti-oxidant and pro-oxidant reactivities of copper(II), manganese(II) and iron(III) 3,5-di-<Emphasis Type="Italic">i</Emphasis>-propylsalicylate chelates during peroxidation of alkylbenzenes

Bioactive copper(II), iron(III), and manganese(II) 3,5-di-i-propylsalicylate (3,5-DIPS) chelates were investigated in order to determine their ability to inhibit the free radical initiated chain reactions leading to the peroxidation of isopropylbenzene (i-PrPh) and ethylbenzene (EtPh). Quantitative kinetic studies of these chelates established the following order of anti-oxidant reactivities: manganese(II)-(3,5-DIPS)₂>iron(III)(3,5-DIPS)₃>copper(II)₂(3,5-DIPS)₄> > 3,5-DIPS acid. The mechanism of anti-oxidant reactivity of these three chelates is established as being due, in part, to their chain-breaking capacity resulting from the chemical reduction of the generated peroxyl radical to yield alkybenzenelhydroperoxides via reaction of the 3,5-DIPS ligand with the peroxyl radical. In the case of manganese(II)3,5-di-i-propylsalicylate, the central metalloelement also interacts with the peroxyl radical. The manganese(II)-(3,5-DIPS)₂ and copper(II)₂(3,5-DIPS)₄ chelates were also found to exhibit alkylhydroperoxide pro-oxidative reactivity leading to the formation of the alkylbenzeneperoxyl radical. In addition, the manganese(II) atom underwent oxidation to manganese(III) with the formation of the alkylbenzenehydroperoxide or superoxide with air oxygen oxidation. Amyl acetate and dipropylamine (n-Pr₂NH) were added to the reaction mixture to model the biochemical presence of ester or amine cellular components. Addition of amyl acetate to the reaction mixture increased the anti-oxidant reactivity of manganese(II)-(3,5-DIPS)₂ while decreasing its pro-oxidant reactivity. The weaker anti-oxidant reactivites of iron(III)(3,5-DIPS)₃ and copper(II)₂(3,5-DIPS)₄ were less affected by the addition of amyl acetate and the pro-oxidant reactivity of copper(II)₂(3,5-DIPS)₄ was not changed by the addition of amyl acetate, while the pro-oxidant property of iron(III)(3,5-DIPS)₃ was eliminated. In contrast to 2,6-di-t-butyl-4-methylphenol, butylated hydroxy toluene (BHT), anti-oxidant reactivities of copper(II), iron(III), and manganese(II) 3,5-DIPS chelates were dramatically enhanced by the addition of n-Pr₂NH to the reaction mixture. It is concluded that all three metalloelement chelates react with and remove alkylbenzeneperoxyl radicals and the hydroperoxyl radical. The manganese(II)-(3,5-DIPS)₂ and copper(II)₂(3,5-DIPS)₄ chelates may also be useful in removing hydroperoxides in vivo. These reactivities, in addition to their established superoxide dismutase (SOD)-mimetic and catalase-mimetic reactivities, are suggested to possibly permit anti-oxidant and pro-oxidant reactivities in aqueous and organic cellular compartments.     

Synthesis and magnetic properties of μ-oxalato-bridged Cu2 IIFeIII-type heterotrinuclear complexes

Three new -oxalato-bridged heterotrinuclear copper(II)–iron(III)–copper(II) complexes have been synthesized and identified: [Cu₂Fe(ox)₃L₂]ClO₄ [L = 5-nitro-1,10-phenanthroline (NO₂phen); 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline (Me₂phen) or 2,2-bipyridine (bpy), respectively]; ox = the oxalato dianions. Based on elemental analyses, molar conductivity and magnetic moment (at room-temperature) measurements, i.r. and electronic spectral studies, extended ox-bridged structures consisting of two copper(II) and an iron(III) ions, in which the central iron(III) ion has an octahedral environment and the end-capped two copper(II) ions a square-planar environment, are proposed for these complexes. The [Cu₂Fe(ox)₃(Me₂phen)₂]ClO₄ (1) and [Cu₂Fe(ox)₃(bpy)₂]ClO₄ (2) complexes were characterized further by variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility (4.2–300 K) measurements and the observed data were simulated by the equation based on the spin Hamiltonian operator, = –2J₁ · ₂, giving the exchange integrals J = –12.85 cm^–1 for (1) and J = –11.28 cm^–1 for (2). The results indicate the presence of an antiferromagnetic spin-exchange interaction between the copper(II) and iron(III) ions through the oxalato-bridge in both complexes (1) and (2).     

Kinetic studies on promazine oxidation by FeIII/CuII in acidic aqueous bromide solutions. Spectroscopic and kinetic non-additivity as evidence for the CuII–Br–FeIII-type heterobimetallic complex formation

The formation of Cu^II–Br–Fe^III-type heterobimetallic complexes was observed spectrophotometrically, given the non-additivity of the spectra from the copper(II) and iron(III) complexes. The kinetics of the oxidation of promazine radical (ptz^+•) to promazine 5-oxide, by iron(III) bromides, copper(II) bromides, and a mixture of these complexes in acidic aqueous solutions, have been studied using UV–Vis spectroscopy at I = 1.0 M (H⁺, Cu²⁺, Fe³⁺, Br⁻) and T = 318 K. Copper(II) inhibits the oxidation of the promazine radical to promazine sulfoxide using iron(III) complexes. A rate retardation effect, characterized by the dependence of the pseudo second-order rate constant (k ^II) on the copper(II) concentration k ^II = a/(1 + b[Cu^II]), can be rationalized as a result of Cu^II–Br–Fe^III-type heterobimetallic complex formation.     

The Crystal Structures of two Linearly Polymeric Copper(II) Complexes of 2, 2′‐Bipyridine with threefold Glycolato and Oxalato Bridges

The complex [Cu(HGLYO)₂(bipy)] ( I ) and two new copper(II) coordination polymers with the formulas {[Cu(GLYO)_1‐x(ox)_x(bipy)]·2.5H₂O}_n [GLYO = glycolato dianion, ox = oxalato dianion, bipy = 2, 2′‐bipyridine, x = 0.56 (in II ) or 0.71 (in III )] were synthesized using copper(II) glycolate as starting material and were characterized by IR, UV‐Vis and EPR spectrometry, by magnetic measurements ( II and III ), and by single‐crystal X‐ray diffractometry. Both II and III crystallized as one‐dimensional polymers composed of Cu₂O₂‐centred dimers with a Cu‐Cu distance of 3.282(1)Å (mean of II and III ) that are linked by Cu₂(OCO)₂ rings with a Cu‐Cu distance of 5.237(1)Å (mean of II and III ), both dianions acting as (μ‐1, 1, 2, 3) three‐way bridges connecting the two copper atoms of one dimer with one copper atom of a neighbouring dimer. Each copper atom is coordinated tetragonally in a CuN₂O₄ chromophore. In the mononuclear complex I the copper atom has a tetragonally distorted octahedral environment.     

Unusual electrochemical reduction of copper(II) to copper(I) in polyoxotungstates

The electrochemical behaviour of the copper-substituted Keggin-type and sandwich-type polyoxotungstate anions of the compounds α-[(C₄H₉)₄N]₄H[PW₁₁Cu^IIO₃₉] and α-B-[(C₄H₉)₄N]₇H₃[Cu^II₄(H₂O)₂(PW₉O₃₄)₂] was studied by cyclic voltammetry in acetonitrile. In both cases two copper 1-electron reduction waves were detected in the cathodic scan. The first one was due to the reduction of one Cu^II to Cu^I in the polyoxoanion and the second one to the consecutive reduction of the preformed Cu^I to Cu⁰, with the consequent deposition/adsorption of the ejected metal atom at the glassy carbon electrode surface. In the anodic scan, Cu⁰ was re-oxidised with regeneration of the initial copper(II) complexes, via a Cu^I intermediate. The observed two-step reduction of copper(II) to copper(0) and the formation of intermediate species containing copper(I) is here reported for the first time for copper substituted polyoxotungstates. The co-ordination of the acetonitrile molecules to the copper ions must play a role in the formation of the copper(I) species, which are not detected in aqueous solution.     

Enhanced photocatalytic activity for titanium dioxide by co-modification with copper and iron

A copper(II) and iron(III) co-modified titanium dioxide nano material was prepared by a simple sol–gel process using titanium(IV) isopropoxide plus copper(II) and iron(III) nitrates as raw materials. The as-prepared nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and photoluminescence spectra. The XRD results showed that the undoped TiO₂ nanoparticles mainly include anatase phase while the Cu, Fe-codoped TiO₂ nanoparticles showed a mixture of anatase phase with a small fraction of rutile phase displaying higher activity than the pure anatase phase. Optical characterization showed that the codoping with copper(II) and iron(III) resulted in a red shift of adsorption and lower recombination probability between electrons and holes, which were associated with high photocatalytic activity of the Cu, Fe-codoped TiO₂ nanoparticles under visible light (λ > 400 nm). The photocatalytic activity of the samples was tested by aqueous methyl orange degradation. The capability of the codoped catalyst was much higher than that of the pure TiO₂ catalyst under visible irradiation. A mechanism is proposed in order to account for the enhanced catalytic activity.     

Dinuclear metal complexes of Schiff base ligands as catalysts for oxidation and epoxidation reactions

Dinuclear copper(II) complexes (Cu₂ L_nCl₃), nickel(II) complexes (Ni₂ L_nCl₃) and cobalt(II) complexes (Co₂L ₂ ⁿ Cl₂) from Schiff base ligands are synthesised, characterised and used as catalysts for oxidation of 3,5-DTBC to 3,5-DTBQ. (Cu₂L_nCl₃) are found to be more efficient than the other complexes. Dinuclear iron(III) complexes of composition (Fe₂L₂Cl₂) and ruthenium (III) complexes of composition Ru₂L ₂ ⁿ Cl₆(PPh₃)₂ and Ru₂L ₂ ⁿ Cl₂(PPh₃)₂ catalyse epoxidation of styrene and cyclohexene. Catalytic activities of ruthenium(III) complexes are much greater than those of analogous iron(III) complexes.     

Structural elucidation of manganese(II), iron(III), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of a new multidentate dihydrazino quinoxaline derivative

Summary Manganese(II), iron(III), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of a new multidentate oxygen-nitrogen donor, bis(N-salicylidene)-2,3-dihydrazino-1,4-quinoxaline (H₂BSDHQ) were prepared and characterised by elemental analysis, conductance, thermal, spectral and magnetic data. H₂BSDHQ deprotonates to give a dibasic ONNO donor set in a trivalent iron(III) complex, which binds to the divalent metal ions in a bis-tridentate fashion, using two monobasic ONN donor sets, and resulting in polymeric complexes. Octahedral geometries are proposed for all these complexes, and preliminary studies show that they possess potential antimicrobial activity.     

Binary and Ternary Metal Complexes Derived from Cu Acetate with Some Sulfur-Containing Chemotherapeutic Agents

Two ternary complexes, [Cu₂(Pir)(Pen)(OH)(Ac)H₂O] and [Cu(Pir)(Cap)(Ac)] ½H₂O (where, Pen = D-penicillamine, Cap = captopril, and Pir = piroxicam) have been synthesized and characterized using elemental analyses, spectroscopic analyses (IR, UV-vis, MS), thermal analyses (TGA), conductance measurements, and magnetic measurements. The binary complexes, [Cu₂(Pen)(OH)₂(H₂O)₂] 4H₂O and [Cu(Cap)Ac] 3/2H₂O, have also been prepared and characterized by these techniques to facilitate the interpretation of the mixed ligand complexes. The results show that D-penicillamine can coordinate two copper atoms through amino nitrogen, and thiol sulfur after displacement of a hydrogen atom. At the same time, the ligand coordinates to the second copper atom through a carboxyl group after displacement of a hydrogen from the latter group. Captopril coordinates through thiol sulfur and carbonyl oxygen. Piroxicam coordinates as a neutral bidentate ligand in the keto form through carbonyl oxygen and pyridyl nitrogen. The magnetic moment measurements of complexes containing captopril indicate the reduction of Cu(II) to Cu(I) by the thiol group.