Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Antimicrobial Activity of a New Ternary Copper(Ⅱ) Complex with p-Chlorophenoxyacetic Acid and 2-Amino Benzothiazole

A novel ternary complex of Cu(pcpa)2(aben)2 (pcpa=p-chlorophenoxyacetic acid anion,aben=2-amino benzothiazole) was synthesized by the reaction of copper acetate,2-amino benzothiazole and p-chlorophenoxyacetic acid.Elemental analysis,IR,UV and X-ray single-crystal diffraction were carried out to determine the composition and crystal structure.The crystal crystalli-zes in the monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a=25.795(4),b=7.384(3),c =17.741(6),β=107.47(2)°,C30H24Cl2CuN4O6S2,Mr=735.09,V=3223.2(18) 3,Z=4,Dc=1.515 Mg/m3,λ(MoKα)=0.71073 ,μ=1.022 mm-1,F(000)=1500,the final R=0.0464 and wR=0.1244.A total of 3218 unique reflections were collected,of which 2228 with I 2σ(I) were observed.The Cu(II) atom is four-coordinated with two carboxylate oxygen atoms of the two pcpa ligands and two nitrogen atoms in thiazole rings of two aben ligands.The analysis of crystal structure shows intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds between amino-nitrogen atoms of the two aben ligands and carboxylate oxygen atoms of the two pcpa ligands.The antimicrobial properties of the title complex and its two free ligands were tested against representative bacterial and fungal strains.Results show that the antibacterial activity of the complex is less than or equal to that of 2-amino benzothiazole,but for yeasts and moulds,it exhibits excellent inhibitory effect better than that of its two free ligands.     

A New Dinuclear Cu(Ⅱ) Complex of a Ligand with Benzimidazole Group─Synthesis and Crystal Structure

A new dinuclear copper complex, [Cu(C9H11N3)Cl2]2 (C18H22Cl4Cu2N6), has been synthe- sized and characterized by X-ray structure determination. It crystallizes in the triclinic P1 space group with a = 7.526(3), b = 9.473(4), c = 9.535(3) , α = 117.214(10), β = 108.251(9), γ = 91.560(6)o, V = 562.3(4) 3, Z = 1, Mr = 591.30, F(000) = 298, Dc = 1.746 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 2.385 mm-1, the final R = 0.0577 and wR = 0.1248 for 2188 unique reflections with 1629 observed ones (I > 2σ(I)). In the title complex, each copper(II) atom is located at the center of a distorted trigonal bipyramid of five coordination atoms (two nitrogen and three chlorine atoms). Two copper(II) atoms were bridged by two chlorine anions (Cl(2) and Cl(2a)) to form a Cu(II)-Cu(II) binuclear entity with the distance between two copper(II) atoms of 3.398 .     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Dinuclear Complex： Bis[aqua（phen）（4- aba）copper（Ⅱ）nitrate（4-abaH）dihydrate]

The title complex has been obtained by the reaction of copper nitrate tri-hydrate with 4-abaH (4-abaH=4-aminobenzonic acid) and phenanthroline in ethanol solution,and its structure was determined by X-ray crystallography with the following data: monoclinic,space group C2/c,Mr=1266.13,Cu2C52H54N10O20,a=25.884(5),b=10.205(2),c=20.849(4) ,β=106.34(3)°,Z=4,V=5284.7(18) 3,F(000)=2616,Dc=1.591 g/cm3,μ=0.896 mm-1,the final R=0.0441 and wR=0.1148 for 4200 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). In the molecule of the title complex,the asymmetric unit contains one half molecule. The Cu(Ⅱ) atom is five-coordinated by a terminal water molecule,a bidentate phenanthroline and two monodentate 4-aminobenzoate ligands forming a square pyramidal coordination environment. The two bridging 4-aminobenzoate ligands result in a dinuclear copper(Ⅱ) cluster with a short Cu–Cu distance (3.048 ) and a π-π stacking between the adjacent phenanthroline rings (2.96 ).     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Magnetic Property of a New Cd（Ⅱ） Complex with Four Nitronyl Nitroxide Radicals

A new Cd(Ⅱ) complex with four nitronyl nitroxide radicals [Cd(NIT4Py)4Cl2](NIT4Py = 2-(4'-pyridinyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide) has been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis.It crystallizes in triclinic,space group P1 with a = 7.2441(4),b = 13.6964(8),c = 13.7354(8) ,α = 89.8610(10),β = 77.9180(10),γ = 87.2250(10)°,V = 1331.01(13) 3,C48H64CdCl2N12O8,Mr = 1120.41,Z = 1,Dc = 1.398 g/cm3,μ(MoKα) = 0.573 mm-1,F(000) = 582,S = 1.043,the final R = 0.0257 and wR = 0.0641 for 4333 observed reflections(I > 2σ(I)).The title complex exists in the mononuclear-metal structures,in which each Cd(Ⅱ) ion adopts a distorted octahedral geometry and is coordinated by two Cl-anions and four pyridyl-N atoms from four NIT4Py ligands.The magnetic measurements show weak antiferromagnetic interactions between the nitroxide radicals.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Dinuclear Cu(Ⅱ) Complex [Cu(C_(13)H_9N_2O)Cl]_2·(CH_3CN)_2 with Ligand 2-Benzimidazol

A new dinuclear copper complex, [Cu(C13H9N2O)Cl]2·(CH3CN)2 (C30H24Cl2Cu2N6O2), has been synthesized and characterized by X-ray structure determination. It crystallizes in the tricli- nic system, space group P1, with a = 7.6677(14), b = 9.2375(17), c = 11.227(2) , α = 81.338(3), β = 88.173(4), γ = 66.199(3)o, V = 718.9(2) 3, Z = 1, Mr = 698.53, F(000) = 354, Dc = 1.613 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 1.705 mm-1, the final R = 0.0645 and wR = 0.1364 for 2474 unique reflections with 1809 observed ones (I > 2σ(I)). In the title complex, each copper(II) atom is located at the center of a distorted tetrahedron consisting of four coordinate atoms (one nitrogen atom, two oxygen anions, and one chlorine atom). Two copper(II) atoms are bridged by two oxygen anions (O(1) and O(1a)) of two phenolates to form a Cu(II)–Cu(II) binuclear entity, and the distance between two copper(II) atoms is 3.0144(15) .     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Property of a Binuclear Copper Complex [Cu_2L_2(pht)_2]_2·H_2O

A new binuclear copper complex, [Cu2L2(pht)2]2·H2O(Hpht = 5,5-diphenylhydantoin, i.e. phenytoin; L = 2-diethylaminoethanol), has been synthesized by the solvothermal method, and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 31.918(3), b = 12.9222(15), c = 19.868(2) , β = 98.762(2)o, V = 8098.8(16) 3, Dc = 1.429 Mg/m3, Z = 4, F(000) = 3640, μ = 1.107 mm-1, R = 0.0560 and wR = 0.1276(I 2(I)). Each copper(Ⅱ) in a molecule is coordinated with N and O atoms from ligand L and N atom from ligand Hpht in a tetradentate manner. Moreover, two copper(Ⅱ) centers are bridged by two O atoms of hydroxyl groups from two L ligands to form a slightly distorted binuclear {Cu2O2} diamond configuration. In addition, the interaction of this complex with calf thymus DNA(CT-DNA) was investigated by UV-vis spectrum and viscometry, and the complex may bind to DNA through intercalation.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Biological Activity of a Planar Copper Complex Derived from S-benzyldithiocarbazate

A planar transition metal complex Cu(L)2 (L = (E)-benzyl-2-(4-nitrobenzylidene)-hydrazinecarbodithioate) has been prepared and determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group P21/c with a = 6.7101(11),b = 16.952(3),c = 13.962(3) ,β = 92.458(4)°,V = 1586.7(5) 3,Z = 4,Mr = 724.33,Dc = 1.516 g·m-3,μ = 0.998 mm-1,F(000) = 742,S = 1.021,R = 0.0634 and wR = 0.1077 for 813 observed reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ) and 205 parameters. In the molecular structure of the title complex,the copper atom exhibits a slightly distorted square-planar geometry in which the basal plane is defined by two N and two S atoms from two bidentate ligands. The complex was evaluated for its antitumor activity against two kinds of cell lines (MKN45 and HepG2) by MTT method. The preliminary bioassay indicates that the complex exhibits weak antitumor activity.     

氮氧自由基-锌配合物[Zn(NIT3Py)2Cl2]的合成、结构和磁行为

A Zn(Ⅱ) complex with nitronyl nitroxide radicals [Zn(NIT3Py)₂Cl₂] (1) (NIT3Py=2-(3′-pyridinyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide) has been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction crystal structure determination method. The complex has a mononuclear-metal structure in which each Zn(Ⅱ) ion adopts a distorted tetrahedral geometry and is coordinated by two Cl^- anions and two pyridyl-N atoms from two NIT3Py radical ligands. The magnetic measurements show the weak antiferromagnetic interaction between the nitroxide radicals through the diamagnetic Zn(Ⅱ) ion. CCDC: 292363.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Dinuclear Complex of Cu（II） with Tetra（3,5-diphenyl pyrazole）

A Cu(II) complex of tetra(3,5-diphenyl pyrazole) [Cu(C15H12N2)2Cl2]2 (1) was synthesized, and its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and further characterized by elemental analysis, NMR and IR. 1 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 13.3780(5), b = 15.1392(6), c = 15.5923(6) , β = 124.522(2)°, Z = 2 and V = 2601.86(17) 3. In 1, each Cu2+ ion is coordinated with two N atoms from two tetra(3,5-diphenyl pyrazole) ligands and three Cl- anions to give a distorted square-pyramidal geometry, which is further linked through edge-sharing bridging by Cl- anions to form a centrosymmetric dinuclear structure.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Property of CuPb2(OH)2Cl3

A new copper(I)-lead(II) oxyhalide, Cu Pb2(OH)2Cl3, has been prepared by hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray analysis. The compound crystallizes in tetragonal, space group I4(1)/acd with a = b = 13.77(1), c = 15.38(1) , V = 2916.2(2), Z = 4, Mr = 618.29, Dc = 5.633 g/cm3, μ = 49.97(2) mm-1, F(000) = 4192, the final R = 0.0204 and w R = 0.0452 for 757 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). The structure of Cu Pb2(OH)2Cl3 contains one-dimensional helical chains built by Cu Cl4 tetrahedra with corner-sharing along the c-axis, in which the Pb2+ and OH- ions are located at the voids between chains. Optical reflectance spectrum measurements indicate that it is a semiconductor with a band-gap of 3.23 e V.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of a Novel Azide-bridged Copper（Ⅱ） Coordination Polymers Containing Nitroxy Nitroxide

A novel azide-bridged copper(Ⅱ) coordination polymer, [Cu3(NITpPy)4(N3)6]n (NITpPy = 4-pyridyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazline-3-oxide-1-oxyl), was structurally and magnetically characterized. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P with a = 7.6932(10), b = 14.5556(19), c = 16.122(2) , α = 108.443(2), β = 95.251(2), γ = 104.236(2)°, V = 1631.7(4) 3, C48H64Cu3N30O8, Mr = 1379.87, Z = 1, Dc = 1.404 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 1.041 mm-1, F(000) = 713, the R = 0.0510 and wR = 0.1185 for 4285 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). X-ray analysis reveals that the Cu(Ⅱ) ions are linked by nitrogen atom of μ1,1 azido ligands to form a Cu-Cu-Cu unit. The units are linked by μ1,3 azido ligands through a bridging style to form a one-dimensional coordination polymer. The variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility data of the complex show ferromagnetic interactions in the complex.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Magnetic Property of a Novel Pentanuclear Copper(II) Complex:[Cu_5(SIP)_2(HSIP)_2(H_2O)_(18)](H_2O)_5

The pentanuclear complex, Cu5(SIP)2(HSIP)2(H2O)18(H2O)5(H3SIP = 5-sulfoi-sophthalic acid), has been synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction of CuCl2 with NaH2SIP at 160 ℃, and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and IR spectrum.The crystal of the complex crystallizes in a triclinic system, space group P1-, with a = 7.0018(5), b = 11.9725(8), c = 19.0424(13) , α = 78.8540(10), β = 85.1710(10), γ = 83.6080(10)o, V = 1553.24(19) 3, Z = 1, C32H60O51S4Cu5, Mr = 1706.74, Dc = 1.825 g/cm3, μ = 1.937 mm-1, F(000) = 869, the final R = 0.0709 and wR = 0.1503 for 4235 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).The five Cu2+ ions are connected by two symmetry-related tridentate SIP3-ligands and charge-balanced by two monodentate HSIP2-ligands, giving a discrete pentanuclear structure.The pentanuclear copper molecules are linked by hydrogen bonds to form a three-dimensional supramolecular structure.The temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility data revealed weak ferromagnetic magnetic interactions between the Cu2+ ions.     

Theoretical Studies on the Spin Exchange Interaction in Copper（Ⅱ） Complexes Coordinated with Nitronyl Nitroxide

Nitronyl nitroxide radical 1, NIT (4, 4, 5, 5-tetramethyl-4, 5-dihydro-1H-imidazolyl-1-oxyl-3-oxide) and copper(Ⅱ) chloride complexes with nitronyl nitroxide 2, [Cu(NITPh)2Cl2](NITPh = 2-phenyl-4, 4, 5, 5-tetramethyl-imidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide) were studied with density functional theory (DFT). The magnetic orbital analysis reveals that the antiferromagnetic coupling for complex 2 is due to the antibonding σ^*-orbital overlap between dx^2-y^2 (Cu)and π^* (NO) orbitals. Also, spin population and atomic charge distribution analysis suggest that for AFS of complex 2 the antiferromagnetic coupling between the radical ligands and the copper(Ⅱ) ion originates from the spin delocalization induced by the a electron transfer from π^*(NO) to d^x2-y^2 (Cu) orbital.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Magnetic Property of a Novel Pentanuclear Copper(Ⅱ) Complex: [Cu5(SIP)2(HSIP)2(H2O)18](H2O)5

The pentanuclear complex, [Cu5(SIP)2(HSIP)2(H2O)18](H2O)5 (H3SIP=5-sulfoi-sophthalic acid), has been synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction of CuCl2 with NaH2SIP at 160 ℃, and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and IR spectrum. The crystal of the complex crystallizes in a trielinic system, space group P1, with a = 7.0018(5), b = 11.9725(8), c = 19.0424(13) A, α = 78.8540(10), β = 85.1710(10),γ = 83.6080(10)~, V = 1553.24(19) A3, Z = 1, C32H60O51S4Cu5, Mr= 1706.74, Dc= 1.825 g/cm3,μ = 1.937 mm-1, F(000) = 869, the final R = 0.0709 and wR = 0.1503 for 4235 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The five Cu2+ ions are connected by two symmetry-related tridentate SIP3- ligands and charge-balanced by two monodentate HSIP2- ligands, giving a discrete pentanuclear structure. The pentanuclear copper molecules are linked by hydrogen bonds to form a three-dimensional supramolecular structure. The temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility data revealed weak ferromagnetic magnetic interactions between the Cu2+ ions.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of an Acetate Radical Bridged Dinuclear Copper（ Ⅱ ） Complex

A new acetate radical bridged dinuclear copper(Ⅱ ) complex (C8H9NO2)2-Cu2(CH3COO)4 has been synthesized by the reaction of Cu(OAc)2 with pyridine-3-ethyl formate and further characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Crystal data for the title compound: triclinic system,space group P1,with a=8.1654(14),b=9.7010(16),c=9.9005(17) ,α= 83.266(2),β=78.887(2),γ=72.881(2)o,V=733.9(2) 3,Mr=665.58,Z=1,Dc=1.506 g/cm3,F(000)=342,μ=1.510 mm-1,the final R=0.0392 and wR=0.1005. According to the structural determination,each unit of the title compound is composed of two Cu(Ⅱ) atoms,two pyridine-3-ethyl formate molecules and four acetate ions. Each Cu(Ⅱ) coordinates to oxygen atoms of acetate and nitrogen atoms of pyridine-3-ethyl formate ligand to give a six-coordinate distorted octahedral geometry. It is worth mentioning that strong Cu–Cu bond can be observed in the title compound.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of an Acetate Radical Bridged Dinuclear Copper(Ⅱ) Complex

A new acetate radical bridged dinuclear copper(Ⅱ ) complex (C8H9NO2)2-Cu2(CH3COO)4 has been synthesized by the reaction of Cu(OAc)2 with pyridine-3-ethyl formate and further characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Crystal data for the title compound: triclinic system,space group P1,with a=8.1654(14),b=9.7010(16),c=9.9005(17) ,α= 83.266(2),β=78.887(2),γ=72.881(2)o,V=733.9(2) 3,Mr=665.58,Z=1,Dc=1.506 g/cm3,F(000)=342,μ=1.510 mm-1,the final R=0.0392 and wR=0.1005. According to the structural determination,each unit of the title compound is composed of two Cu(Ⅱ) atoms,two pyridine-3-ethyl formate molecules and four acetate ions. Each Cu(Ⅱ) coordinates to oxygen atoms of acetate and nitrogen atoms of pyridine-3-ethyl formate ligand to give a six-coordinate distorted octahedral geometry. It is worth mentioning that strong Cu–Cu bond can be observed in the title compound.     

Synthesis, structure and characterization of the trinuclear copper (Ⅰ) complex [Cu_3(μ_3Br)_2(dppm)_3]Br

The novel trinuelear copper(I) complex [Cu3(μ3-Br)2(dppm)3]Br has been obtained by reaction of bis(diphenyl-phosphino)methane (dppm) with cupric bromide. The title complex was characterized by single-crystal X-ray analysis, elemental analysis, molecular weight determination, 31P NMR and its conductivity was also measured. The [Cu3(dppm)3Br2] cation consists of a triangular array of copper atoms, with dppm ligands (Ph2PCH2PPh2) bridging each edge of the triangle and two triply bridging Br groups bound to the two faces of the Cu3 unit. Crystallographic data: monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 1.4739(4) , b = 1.7708(5), c = 2.8395(8) nm, β= 97.16(3)°, V = 7.353nm3, Z = 4,F(000)= 3296, Dcalc = 1.472 g/cm3, μ= 26.478 cm-1, R = 0.06, Rw = 0.08, 4654 reflections observed with I > 3σ(I).     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Coordination Polymers with Aromatic Dioxide as Bridge Ligands

Two coordination polymers, namely, two-dimensional complex 1 {[Cu(μ- L)1.5(ClO4)2(H2O)].(H2O)0.5}n (L = pyrazine-1,4-dioxide) and one-dimensional complex 2 [Co(μ-L)Br2(H2O)2]n, have been synthesized with pyrazine-1,4-dioxide as bridging ligands, and their crystal structures were determined by X-ray crystallography. Crystal data for complex 1: monoclinic system, space group C2/c, with a = 23.310(3), b = 12.2338(17), c = 10.6075(15) , β = 110.487(2)°, V = 2833.6(7) 3, Z = 8, C6H9Cl2CuN3O12.5, Mr = 457.60, Dc = 2.145 g/cm3, F(000) = 1832 and μ = 1.998 mm-1; and those for 2: monoclinic system, space group C2/c, with a = 11.012(3), b = 7.483(2), c = 11.451(3) , β = 101.654(4)°, V = 924.2(4) 3, Z = 4, C4H8Br2CoN2O4, Mr = 366.87, Dc = 2.637 g/cm3, F(000) = 700 and μ = 10.487 mm-1. 1 shows a two-dimensional sheet structure on the ac plane through the coordination of μ-L bridging ligands with Cu(II) ions, while 2 displays a zigzag one-dimensional chain along the c axis via the coordination of μ-L bridging ligand with Co(II) ions. Hydrogen bonds in 1 and 2 make the sheets (or chains) connect each other to form a three-dimensional structure.     

Crystal Structure and Properties of a Copper(Ⅱ) Complex Containing p-Toluenesulfonate and Imidazole Ligands

A novel supramolecular mixed ligand complex of formula [Cu(PTS)2(Him)2(H2O)2] (C20H26CuN4O8S2,PTS=p-toluenesulfonate,Him=imidazole) has been synthesized in aqueous solution and characterized by elemental analysis,IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system,space group P21/n,Z=2,a=5.650(2),b=14.671(3),c=14.638(3),β=100.10(3)°,V=1194.60(4)3,Dc=1.607 g/cm3,μ(MoKα)=1.143 mm-1,F(000)=598,R=0.0615 and wR=0.1503 for 1752 observed reflections with I 2σ(I).The copper(II) ion in the complex adopts a slightly distorted octahedral coordination geometry and is six-coordinated with N2O4 donor set consisting of two nitrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms provided by the ligands of two imidazole molecules,two water molecules and two p-toluenesulfonate ions.The sulfonate group of the PTS ligand remains weak-coordinated and forms a number of hydrogen bonds with water molecules and imidazole ligands.X-ray structural analysis reveals that the coordination molecules are connected to form a 3-D supramolecular framework by electrostatic interaction,weak van der Waals forces,hydrogen bonding and π-π interaction.The thermal behaviour of the title complex was investigated by using DSC and TG-DTG techniques.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,Spectroscopic Characterization,Thermal Stability and Magnetic Properties of a Dinuclear Copper(Ⅱ) Complex

A new copper(Ⅱ) complex [Cu2(MNA)2(2,2‘-bipy)2]·2.5H2 O with methy-5-norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid(MNA) and 2,2’-bipyridine as ligands has been synthesized in the mixed solvents of DMF and water.It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P 1,with a = 10.4191(11),b = 12.8883(13),c = 16.1114(16) ?,α = 70.8090(10),β = 80.568(2),γ = 77.440(2)o,V = 1984.3(4) ?3,Dc = 1.551 g/cm3,Z = 2,F(000) = 962,the final GOOF = 1.051,R = 0.0431 and w R= 0.0980.The crystal structure shows that the whole molecule consists of two independent dinuclear units,in which two copper ions are bridged by two μ2-η1:η0 3-carboxylate groups of MNA2-.The coordination environment of Cu(Ⅱ) ion is Cu O3N2,giving a distorted square pyramidal geometry.The spectroscopic characterization,thermal stability and magnetic properties of the complex were investigated.