SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE SOLID COMPLEXES OF Mn(Ⅱ), Co(Ⅱ), Cu(Ⅱ), Zn(Ⅱ), Ag(Ⅰ), Cd(Ⅱ) NITRATES WITH DISUBSTITUTED BENZO CROWN ETHERS

Nine new solid complexes of Mn(Ⅱ),Co(Ⅱ),Cu(Ⅱ),Zn(Ⅱ.),Ag(Ⅰ) nitrates with 4',5'-dibromobenzo-15—crown—5(L_A),Ag(Ⅰ),Cd(Ⅱ)nitrates with tetrabromodibenzo—18—crown—6(L_B)and Cu(Ⅱ), Ag(Ⅰ) nitrates with 4'—bromo—5'—nitrobenzo—15—crown-5(L_c),having the compositions of M(NO_2)_2·L·nH_2O(M=Mn,Co, Zn,L=L_A,n=2;M=Cu,L=L_A,n=1.5; M=Cd, L=L_B,n=0; M=Cu,L=Lc,n=2) and AgNO_·L·nCH_3CN(L=LA,n=0; L=L_B,n=1; L=Lc,n=1/2) have been synthesized in nonaqueous solvent. All the isolated complexes have been characterized by elementary analysis, IR and UV spectra, differential thermal and thermogravimetric analysis, X—ray powder diffraction analysis, molar conductance and measuremends of solubility in some general solvents.     

Synthesis and magnetic properties of binuclear cobalt(Ⅱ), nickel(Ⅱ) and copper(Ⅱ) complexes bridged by oxamidate group

Four binuclear Co(Ⅱ), Ni(Ⅱ) and Cu(Ⅱ) complexes bridged by oxamidate (oxd) group have been synthesized, namely Co2(byp)2(oxd)(ClO4)2 (1), Co2(Me2bpy)2(oxd)(ClO4)2.H2O (2), Ni2(bpy)2(oxd)(ClO4)2.2H2O (3) and Cu2(Me2bpy)2(oxd)(NO3)2 (4). (bpy=2,2'-bipyridyl, Me2-bpy=4,4'-dimethylbipyridyl, oxd=oxamidate) The complexes are characterized by IR, UV spectra, EPR and variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility (4-300 K). The susceptibility data for. complexes 1 and 3 were least-squares fit to the susceptibility equation derived from the spin Hamiltonian H=-2J . S1 . S2. The exchange integral, J, was found to be equal to -3.62 cm-1 in 1 and -1.82 cm-1 in 3. This indicates a weak antiferromagnetic spin exchange interaction between the metal ions.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Bis-{N-[2-(6-ethylpyridyl)]-salicylideneiminato} Cobalt(Ⅱ)

1 INTRODUCTION The Schiff bases derived from salicylaldehyde and 2-aminopyridine derivatives have been used as potentially terdentate ligands[1]. Yamada and Yam- anouchi have synthesized the type of ML2nH2O complexes (M = CoⅡ, NiⅡ, CuⅡ, ZnⅡ or PdⅡ)[     

固相配位化学反应研究 53: 一步法室温(准室温)固相化学反应合成8-羟基喹啉的Co(II)、Ni(II)、Cu(II)、Zn(II)配合物

本文研究了Cu(OAc)2.4H2O、Ni(OAc)2.4H2O、Cu(OAc)2.H2O、Zn(OAc)2.2H2O与8-羟基喹啉在室温(准室温≤40℃)条件下的固-固相化学反应。讨论了反应物结构对固相反应的影响。通过固相反应一步合成了相应的配合物Co(oxin)2.2H2O、Ni(oxin)2.2H2O、Cu(oxin)2、Zn(oxin)2.H2O。经失重测定, 元素分析, IR, XRD,DTA测定, 确定了固相产物的组成。与液相合成方法比较, 固相反应合成配合物不用溶液, 产率较高等优点。     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Copper~Ⅱ Complexes with Tetracyanonickelate~Ⅱ

Two copper-nickel complexes, {[Cu(i-Pr3TACN)][Ni(CN)4]}2·2H2O (1) and {[Cu(DACH)][Ni(CN)4]}n (2), have been synthesized by the self-assembly reactions of K2[Ni(CN)4] with CuCl2 and the corresponding chelating ligand 1,4,7-triisopropyl-1,4,7- triazacyclononane (i-Pr3TACN) or 1,4-diazacycloheptane (DACH), respectively. The complexes were structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, IR spectra and magnetic properties. Complex 1 presents a [2+2] type of molecular square structure and 2 features a 2D β-pucker structure. The magnetic susceptibility measurements reveal a weak antiferromagnetic interaction between the Cu(Ⅱ) ions, with the J values of-22.11 and -32.50 cm-1 for 1 and 2. Moreover, by changing the size of macrocyclic ligands we have successfully constructed two different strictures, which may provide useful information for the construction of the structure.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and DNA-binding Properties of Zn(Ⅱ), Ni(Ⅱ) and Co(Ⅱ) Compounds Containing Thiazole Derivatives

Zn(Ⅱ), Ni(Ⅱ) and Co(Ⅱ) compounds(1～3) based on 2-(2-pyridyl)benzothiazole(bpt) and terephthalic acid(PTA) were synthesized. The crystal structures of [Zn(bpt)(PTA)2](1), [Ni(bpt)(PTA)2](2), and [Co(bpt)(PTA)2](3) have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, which shows that all the three complexes belong to monoclinic system with space group P21/c. Time-dependent density functional theory(TD-DFT) calculation is performed on a reference structure of compound 3. The excited electrons mainly localized at the π* of ligand 2-(2-pyridyl)benzothiazole, which will be convenient for them to bind with the DNA reacting sites. Fluorescence spectroscopy, ultraviolet(UV) spectroscopy and viscosity were used to characterize the interaction of the compounds with Calf thymus DNA(CT-DNA). The results indicate that compounds 1～3 bind to CT-DNA and have a strong interaction with DNA. The compounds can probably bind to CT-DNA via a non-intercalative mode as concluded by studying the viscosity of a DNA solution in the presence of the compounds. This combination can effectively break DNA, which speculates that these three compounds may interact with the cancer cell DNA in this binding mode, thereby damaging the cancer cells.     

Zn~Ⅱ, Ni~Ⅱ, and Mn~Ⅱ Complexes Supported by N-Hydroxy-pyridine-2-carboxamidine: Syntheses,Structures, and Luminescent and Magnetic Properties

The employment of N-hydroxy-pyridine-2-carboxamidine in the coordination chemistry of zinc(Ⅱ), nickel(Ⅱ) and manganese(Ⅱ) under solvothermal conditions is reported. Four complexes of compositions, [Zn2(O2CMe)3{(py)C(NH2)NOH}4](OH)(1), [Zn4(OH)2{(py)C(NH2)-NO}4Cl2]·3MeCN(2), [Ni(SO4)(H2O){(py)C(NH2)NOH}2]·H2O(3) and [Mn(SO4){(py)C(NH2)-NOH}2]n(4), have been synthesized by rationally choosing different metal salts and dexterously employing acetate and sulfate ions as the bridging groups. Luminescent properties for 2 suggested strong emission in the solid state at room temperature. Variable temperature(2.0~300 K) magnetic studies for the linear chain complex 4 indicate weak antiferromagnetic Mn(Ⅱ)···Mn(Ⅱ) exchange interactions.     

Bismuth(Ⅲ) Complexes with N,N-Di(2-hydroxylethyl)amino-dithiocarboxylate: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of {Bi[S_2CN(C_2H_4OH)_2]_2[1,10-Phen]_2(NO_3)}·3H_2O and {Bi[S_2CN(C_2H_4OH)_2]_3}_2

Introduction The chemistry of organotin(IV) dithiocarbamate complexes was extensively studied due to their biological activities.1-5 To date, a large number of transition-metal complexes with dithiocarbamate have been synthesized and structurally characterized,6-9 including Ni(S2CNC4H8O)2, Cu(S2CNC4H8)2, Zn(S2CNC4H8O)2 and Fe(S2CNC4H8O)2(DMF). However, the chemistry of main-group metal complexes with dithiocarbamate has been scarcely studied, and few reports have appeared on the s…     

Investigation of Mixed Chiral Selectors of Different Metal Ion-L-Alanine Complex and β-Cyclodextrin on the Chiral Separation of Dansyl Amino Acids with Capillary Electrophoresis

Chiral separation of dausyl amino acids by capillary electrophoresis using mixed selectors of Mn(ll)-L-alanine complex and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) was studied. Resolution was considerably superior to that obtained by using either Mn (Ⅱ)-L-alanine complex or β-CD alone. The effects of separation parameters, such as pH value of buffer solution, capillary temperature, the concentration of Mn (Ⅱ)-L-alanine complex, the types of CD and ligand on the migration times and resolutions were investigated. Six different transition metal complexes,Cu(Ⅱ), Zn(Ⅱ), Co(Ⅱ), Ni(Ⅱ), Hg(Ⅱ) and Cd(Ⅱ)-L-alanine complexes have been employed and compared with Mn(Ⅱ)complex. Differences in retention and selectivity were found.The substitution of Cu(Ⅱ), Zn(Ⅱ), Co(Ⅱ) and Ni(Ⅱ) for Mn(Ⅱ) resulted in a better chiral resolution while Hg(Ⅱ) and Cd(Ⅱ) showed poorer resolution abilities. The chiral separation mechanism was also discussed briefly.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and DNA-binding Properties of Cd(Ⅱ), Co(Ⅱ), Cu(Ⅱ) and Zn(Ⅱ) Complexes Containing Imidazolium Derivatives

Cd(Ⅱ), Co(Ⅱ), Cu(Ⅱ) and Zn(Ⅱ) complexes(1~4) based on 2-(2-pyridyl)benzimidazole(pbm) and 4,4'-oxybisbenzoic acid(H2odc) were synthesized. The formulas of these complexes are [Cd(pbm)(odc)2](1), [Co(pbm)(odc)2](2), [Cu(pbm)(odc)2](3) and [Zn(pbm)(odc)2](4) confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, which shows that complexes 1, 2 and 4 belong to monoclinic system with space group P21/n, while complex 3 belongs to monoclinic system with space group P21/c. The binding properties of complexes 1~4 with CT-DNA are evaluated by ultraviolet spectrum, fluorescence spectra and viscosity measurements. The results indicate that complexes 1~4 have strong interaction with CT-DNA binding. These complexes exhibit an electrostatic or groove mode in respect of binding with DNA, which can effectively destroy DNA. And this binding mode may be applied to the interaction between the complexes and cancer cell DNA. Therefore, we hope to provide a theoretical and scientific basis for the research of anti-cancer drugs.     

Complexes of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) with 4-chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid anion

The complexes of 4-chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid anion with Mn²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺ and Zn²⁺ were obtained as polycrystalline solids with general formula M(C₈H₆ClO₃)₂·nH₂O and colours typical for M(II) ions (Mn – slightly pink, Co – pink, Ni – slightly green, Cu – turquoise and Zn – white). The results of elemental, thermal and spectral analyses suggest that compounds of Mn(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) are tetrahydrates whereas those of Co(II) and Ni(II) are pentahydrates. The carboxylate groups in these complexes are monodentate. The hydrates of 4-chloro-2-methoxybenzoates of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) heated in air to 1273 K are dehydrated in one step in the range of 323–411 K and form anhydrous salts which next in the range of 433–1212 K are decomposed to the following oxides: Mn₃O₄, CoO, NiO and ZnO. The final products of decomposition of Cu(II) complex are CuO and Cu. The solubility value in water at 293 K for all complexes is in the order of 10^–3 mol dm^–3. The plots of χ_M vs. temperature of 4-chloro-2-methoxybenzoates of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) follow the Curie–Weiss law. The magnetic moment values of Mn²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺ and Cu²⁺ ions in these complexes were determined in the range of 76−303 K and they change from: 5.88–6.04 μ_B for Mn(C₈H₆ClO₃)₂·4H₂O, 3.96–4.75 μ_B for Co(C₈H₆ClO₃)₂·5H₂O, 2.32–3.02 μ_B for Ni(C₈H₆ClO₃)₂·5H₂O and 1.77–1.94 μ_B for Cu(C₈H₆ClO₃)₂·4H₂O.     

Synthesis and spectral studies of new macrocyclic Schiff base Cu(II), Ni(II), Cd(II), Zn(II), Pb(II), and La(III) complexes containing pyridine head unit

1,6-Bis(2-formylphenyl) hexane (I) was derived from 1,6-dibromohexane with salicylaldehyde and K₂CO₃ and the ligand (L) was derived from compound I and 2,6-diaminopyridine. Then, the Cu(II), Ni(II), Pb(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), and La(III) complexes with L were synthesized by the reaction of this ligand and Cu(NO₃)₂ · 3H₂O, Ni(NO₃)₂ · 6H₂O, Pb(NO₃)₂, Zn(NO₃)₂ · 6H₂O, Cd(NO₃)₂ · 6H₂O, and La(NO₃)₃ · 6H₂O, respectively. The ligand and its metal complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR, UV-Vis spectra, magnetic susceptibility, conductivity measurements, and mass spectra. All complexes are diamagnetic and the Cu(II) complex is binuclear. The article is published in the original.     

Synthesis,Structural Characterization,and Antimicrobial Activities of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) Complexes of Triazole‐based Azodyes

The synthesis and characterization of new transition metal complexes of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) with 3‐(2‐hydroxynaph‐1‐ylazo)‐1,2,4‐triazole ( HL¹ ) and 3‐(2‐hydroxy‐3‐carboxynaph‐1‐ylazo)‐1,2,4‐triazole ( HL² ) have been carried out. Their structures were confirmed by elemental analyses, thermal analyses, spectral and magnetic data. The IR and ¹H NMR spectra indicated that HL¹ and HL² coordinated to the metal ions as bidentate monobasic ligands via the hydroxyl O and azo N atoms. The UV‐Vis, ESR spectra and magnetic moment data revealed the formation of octahedral complexes [Mn L¹ (AcO)(H₂O)₃] ( 1 ), [Co L¹ (AcO)(H₂O)₃]·H₂O ( 2 ), [Mn L² (AcO)(H₂O)₃] ( 6 ) and [Co L² (AcO)(H₂O)₃] ( 7 ), [Ni L¹ (AcO)(H₂O)] ( 3 ), [Zn L¹ (AcO)(H₂O)]·H₂O ( 5 ), [Ni L² (AcO)(H₂O)] ( 8 ), [Zn L² (AcO)(H₂O)]·10H₂O ( 10 ) have tetrahedral geometry, whereas [Cu L¹ (AcO)(H₂O)₂] ( 4 ) and [Cu L² (AcO)(H₂O)₂]·5H₂O ( 9 ) have square pyramidal geometry.. The mass spectra of the complexes under EI‐con‐ ditions showed the highest peaks corresponding to their molecular weights, based on the atomic weights of ⁵⁵Mn, ⁵⁹Co, ⁵⁸Ni, ⁶³Cu and ⁶⁴Zn isotopes; besides, other peaks containing other isotopes distribution of the metal. Kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of the thermal decomposition stages were computed from the thermal data using Coats‐Redfern method. HL² and complexes 6 – 10 were found to have moderate antimicrobial activities against Staphylococcus aureus (gram positive), Escherichia coli (gram negative) and Salmonella sp bacteria, and antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans. Also, in most cases, metallation increased the activity compared with the free ligand.     

Manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes with 4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxaldehyde

The complexes Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) with 4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxaldehyde were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared and UV spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction patterns, magnetic susceptibility, thermal gravimetric analysis, conductivity and also solubility measurements in water, methanol and DMF solution at 298 K. They are polycrystalline compounds with various formula and different ratio of metal ion:ligand. Their formula are following: [MnL₂(H₂O)](NO₃)₂·2H₂O, [CoL₂](NO₃)₂·3H₂O, [NiL₂](NO₃)₂·3H₂O, [CuL₂](NO₃)₂·H₂O and [ZnL₃](NO₃)₂, where L = C₁₀H₆O₃. The coordination of metal ions is through oxygen atoms present in 4-position of γ-pyrone ring and of aldehyde group of ligand. Chelates of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) obey Curie–Weiss law and they are high-spin complexes with the weak ligand fields. The thermal stability of analyzed complexes was studied in air at 293–1,173 K. On the basis of the thermoanalytical curves, it appears that thermal stability of anhydrous analysed chelates changed following: Cu (423 K) < Zn (438 K) ~ Co (440 K) < Ni (468 K). The gaseous products of thermal decomposition of those compounds in air atmosphere are following: CO₂, CO, NO₂, N₂O, hydrocarbons and in case of hydrates also water. The molar conductance data confirm that the all studied complexes are 1:2 electrolytes in DMF solution.     

Spectral,thermal and magnetic investigations of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) 4-methylphthalates

Conditions for the preparation of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) 4-methylphthalates were investigated and their composition, solubility in water at 295 K and magnetic moments were determined. IR spectra and powder diffraction patterns of the complexes prepared with molar ratio of metal to organic ligand of 1.0:1.0 and general formula: M [ CH₃C₆H₃(CO₂)₂]·nH₂o (n=1-3) were recorded and their decomposition in air were studied. During heating the hydrated complexes are dehydrated in one (Mn, Co, Ni, Zn, Cd) or two steps (Cu) and next the anhydrous complexes decompose to oxides directly (Cu, Zn), with intermediate formation of carbonates (Mn, Cd), oxocarbonates (Ni) or carbonate and free metal (Co). The carboxylate groups in the complexes studied are mono- and bidentate (Co, Ni), bidentate chelating and bridging (Zn) or bidentate chelating (Mn, Cu, Cd). The magnetic moments for paramagnetic complexes of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) attain values 5.92, 5.05, 3.36 and 1.96 M.B., respectively. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Preparation and Thermal Chemical Property of Complexes of Zinc Nitrate with Trytophan

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Synthesis,structures, and urease inhibition of nickel(II), zinc(II), and cobalt(II) complexes with similar hydroxy-rich Schiff bases

Four new nickel(II), zinc(II), and cobalt(II) complexes, [Zn(L¹)₂]?·?H₂O (1), [Ni(L¹)₂]?·?H₂O (2), [Ni(L²)₂] (3), and [Co(L³)₂]?·?H₂O (4), derived from hydroxy-rich Schiff bases 2-{[1-(5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)methylidene]amino}-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol (HL¹), 2-{[1-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methylidene]amino}-2-ethylpropane-1,3-diol (HL²), and 2-{[1-(5-bromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)methylidene]amino}-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol (HL³) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, infrared spectroscopy, and single-crystal X-ray determination. Each metal in the complexes is six-coordinate in a distorted octahedral coordination. The Schiff bases coordinate to the metal atoms through the imino N, phenolate O, and one hydroxyl O. In the crystal structures of HL¹ and the complexes, molecules are linked through intermolecular O–H···O hydrogen bonds, forming 1-D chains. The urease inhibitory activities of the compounds were evaluated and molecular docking study of the compounds with the Helicobacter pylori urease was performed.     

Spectral and Thermal Studies of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) Complexes with 3-methylglutaric Acid

Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) 3-methylglutarates were prepared as solids with general formula MC₆ H₈ O₄ ×n H₂ O, where n =0–8. Their solubilities in water at 293 K were determined (7.0×10⁻² −4.2×10⁻³ mol dm⁻³ ). The IR spectra were recorded and thermal decomposition in air was investigated. The IR spectra suggest that the carboxylate groups are mono- or bidentate. During heating the hydrated complexes lose some water molecules in one (Mn, Co, Ni, Cu) or two steps (Cd) and then mono- (Cu) or dihydrates (Mn, Co, Ni) decompose to oxides directly (Mn, Cu, Co) or with intermediate formation of free metals (Co, Ni). Anhydrous Zn(II) complex decomposes directly to the oxide ZnO. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Synthesis and antimicrobial activities of metal(II) complexes with bis(2,4-diiodo-6-propyliminomethyl-phenol)-pyridine

Seven new mononuclear complexes have been synthesized from 2,4-diiodo-6-propyliminomethyl-phenol in pyridine and Cu(OAc)₂ · H₂O, Ni(OAc)₂ · 4H₂O, Co(OAc)₂ · 4H₂O, Zn(OAc)₂ · 2H₂O, Cd(OAc)₂ · 2H₂O, Mn(OAc)₂ · 4H₂O, and Hg(OAc)₂. The complexes were characterized by UV, IR, ESI-MS, and elemental analyses; bis(2,4-diiodo-6-propyliminomethyl-phenol)-pyridine-copper(II) (1) was characterized by X-ray crystallography. The central metal in each complex is five-coordinate by two nitrogens and two oxygens from two 3,5-diiodosalicylaldehyde Schiff-base ligands and one nitrogen from pyridine. The 3,5-diiodosalicylaldehyde Schiff base is bidentate. All the complexes were assayed for antibacterial (Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Enterobacter cloacae) activities by the MTT method. Complex 1 showed the most favorable antimicrobial activity with minimum inhibitory concentrations of 6.25, 3.125, 6.25, 3.125, 6.25, 3.125 µg mL^?1 against B. subtilis, S. aureus, S. faecalis, P. aeruginosa, E. coli, and E. cloacae, respectively.     

Synthesis and structural studies of 2-acetylthiophene-2-thenoylhydrazone complexes of oxovanadium(IV), manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II), zinc(II), cadmium(II) and mercury(II)

Complexes with chemical compositions VO(Hatth)₂SO₄, VO(Hatth)₂SO₄·py, [M(Hatth)₂Cl·H₂O]Cl [M = Mn(II), Co(II) and Ni(II)], [Cu(Hatth)₂Cl]₂Cl₂, [Cu(Hatth)₂· Cl·py]Cl, [Cd(Hatth)₂Cl]Cl, M(Hatth)₂Cl₂ [M = Zn(II) and Hg(II)], VO(atth)₂, VO(atth)₂py, M(atth)₂(py)₂ [M = Mn(II) and Cu(II)], M(atth)₂(H₂O)₂ [M = Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II)], Hatth = 2-acetylthiophene-2-thenoylhydrazone, and atth, its deprotonated form, have been prepared and characterized by analytical data, molar conductance, magnetic susceptibility, electronic and photoacoustic, ESR, IR and NMR spectral studies. X-ray diffraction study has been used to determine the shape and the dimensions of the unit lattice of copper(II) complexes.