Model oxygen-evolving center composed of polymer membrane and dimer ruthenium complex

The in situ spectrocyclic voltammetric investigations of the dimeric ruthenium complex used for water oxidation, [(bpy)₂(H₂O)Ru–O–Ru(H₂O)(bpy)₂]⁴⁺ (H₂O–Ru^III–Ru^III–OH₂), were carried out in a homogeneous aqueous solution and in a Nafion membrane under different pH conditions. The in situ absorption spectra recorded for the dimer show that the dimer H₂O–Ru^III–Ru^III–OH₂ complex underwent reactions initially to give the detectable H₂O–Ru^III–Ru^IV–OH and H₂O–Ru^III–Ru^IV–OH₂ complexes, and at higher positive potentials, this oxidized dimer underwent further oxidation to produce a presumably higher oxidation state Ru^V–Ru^V complex. Since this Ru^V–Ru^V complex is reduced rapidly by water molecules to H₂O–Ru^III–Ru^IV–OH₂, it could not be detected by absorption spectrum. Independent of the pH conditions and homogeneous solution/Nafion membrane systems, the dimer Ru^III–Ru^IV was detected at higher potentials, suggesting that the dimer complex acts as a three-electron oxidation catalyst. However, in the Nafion membrane system it was suggested that the dimer complex may act as a four-electron oxidation catalyst. While the dimer complex was stable under oxidation conditions, the reduction of the dimer Ru^III–Ru^III to Ru^II–Ru^II led to decomposition, yielding the monomeric cis-[Ru(bpy)₂(H₂O)₂]²⁺.     

Synthesis,DNA-binding and photocleavage studies of cobalt(III) complexes [Co(bpy)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(dpta)]<Superscript>3+</Superscript> and [Co(bpy)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(amtp)]<Superscript>3+</Superscript>

Two novel cobalt(III) mixed-polypyridyl complexes [Co(bpy)₂(dpta)]³⁺ and [Co(bpy)₂(amtp)]³⁺ (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine, dpta = dipyrido-[3,2-a;2′,3′-c]-thien-[3,4-c]azine, amtp = 3-amino-1,2,4-triazino[5,6-f]-1,10-phenanthroline) have been synthesized and characterized. The interaction of Co^III complexes with calf thymus DNA was investigated by spectroscopic and viscosity measurements. Results suggest that the two complexes bind to DNA via an intercalative mode. Moreover, Co^III complexes have been found to promote the photocleavage of plasmid DNA pBR322 under irradiation at 365 nm. The mechanism studies reveal that hydroxyl radical (OH^•) is likely to be the reactive species responsible for the cleavage of plasmid DNA by [Co(bpy)₂(dpta)]³⁺ and superoxide anion radical (O ₂ ^•− ) acts as the key role in the cleavage reaction of plasmid DNA by [Co(bpy)₂(amtp)]³⁺.     

A Cobalt(III)−Hydroxo Complex Bearing a Pentadentate Amidate Ligand as an Electrocatalyst for Water Oxidation

A Co(III)−hydroxo complex, [Co^III(dpaq)OH]ClO₄ ( 1-OH ) bearing a pentadentate ligand, H-dpaq, (H-dpaq=(2-[bis(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)]amino-N-quinolin-8-yl-acetamidate]) catalyses water oxidation in mildly alkaline medium (pH 8.0) at a potential of 1.4 V_NHE with an average Turn-Over-Frequency (TOF_max) of 2.8×10⁴ s⁻¹ and faradaic efficiency of 88 %. Post-electrolysis characterization of the electrode rules out the formation of any heterogeneous electroactive species. Electrochemical results and theoretical calculations confirm the occurrence of both metal and ligand centered PCET processes during anodic scanning. The resulting formally Co(V)−oxo/oxyl intermediate undergoes water nucleophilic attack to install the O−O bond. The role of axial ligand in water oxidation by Co(III)−dpaq system has been examined by comparing the reactivity of the Co-hydroxide complex ( 1-OH ) with that of its chloride-ligated counterpart, [Co^III(dpaq)Cl]Cl ( 1-Cl ). The results confirm the ability of the Co-dpaq complexes to bind water/or water derived ligands over chloride or non-aqueous solvents. The interplay of ligand redox non-innocence and σ-donating ability of the N5-carboxamido ligand helps to store oxidizing equivalents and triggers O−O bond formation.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of Ru-supported tungstoantimonate [Sb2W20Ru2(H2O)2(dmso)6O68]

The first Ru^III-supported tungstoantimonate [Ru^II(bpy)₃]₂[Sb₂W₂₀Ru^III₂(H₂O)₂(dmso)₆O₆₈]·3dmso (bpy=bi-pyridine) (1a) has been successfully isolated as [Ru(bpy)₃]²⁺ (Rubpy) salt by routine synthetic reaction in mixed solutions with dmso and water. Single-crystal X-ray analysis was carried out on 1a, which crystallizes in the triclinic system space group P-1 with a=16.804 (6), b=16.988 (6), c=17.666 (6) Å, α=107.397 (13)°, β=106.883 (13)°, γ=103.616 (12)°. V=4309 (3) Å³, Z=1 with R1=0.0773. The compound 1a reveals the following features: (1) Rubpy is firstly used as an alternative ruthenium-source for the synthesis of Ru-substituted heteropolytungstate; (2) the structure of 1a consists of four Ru^III-O-S(CH₃)₂ and two W-O-S(CH₃)₂ bonds resulting in an assembly with C₂ symmetry; (3) the Ru^III ions are linked to two dmso groups via two Ru^III-O-S(CH₃)₂ bonds, which represents the other dmso-coordination mode to Ru^III in POM chemistry. The cyclic voltammetry studies of 1a in dmso/H₂SO₄ (3/1 v/v) at pH 2.5 medium using the glassy carbon electrode as a working electrode show the respective electrochemical behaviors of the W-centers and the Ru-centers within 1a, which could be separated clearly. In addition, the compound 1a exhibits photoluminescence arising from π*−t_2g ligand-to-metal transition of Rubpy.     

Bridging function mediated intermetallic coupling in diruthenium- bis (bipyridine) complexes

The interactions of potentially dinucleating bridging functionalities (I–VI) with the ruthenium-bis(bypyridine) precursor [Ru^II(bpy)₂(EtOH)₂]²⁺have been explored. The bridging functionsI,II andVI directly result in the expected dinuclear complexes of the type [(bpy)₂Ru^IILⁿRu^II(bpy)₂]^z+ (1,2,7 and 8) (n = 0,z =4 andn = -2,z = 2). The bridging ligandIII undergoes N-N or N-C bond cleavage reaction on coordination to the Ru^II(bpy)₂ core which eventually yields a mononuclear complex of the type [(bpy)₂Ru^II(L)]⁺,3, where L =^-OC₆H₃(R)C(R′)=N-H. However, the electrogenerated mononuclear ruthenium(III) congener, 3⁺in acetonitrile dimerises to [(bpy)₂Ru^III {^-OC₆H₃(R)C(R′)=N-N=(R′)C(R)C₆H₃O^-}Ru^III(bpy)₂]⁴⁺ (4). In the presence of a slight amount of water content in the acetonitrile solvent the dimeric species (4) reduces back to the starting ruthenium(II) monomer (3). The preformed bridging ligandIV undergoes multiple transformations on coordination to the Ru(bpy)₂ core, such as hydrolysis of the imine groups ofIV followed by intermolecular head-to-tail oxidative coupling of the resultant amino phenol moieties, which in turn results in a new class of dimeric complex of the type [(bpy)₂Ru^{II -}OC₆H₄-N=C₆H₃(=NH)O^-Ru^II(bpy)₂]²⁺ (5). In5, the bridging ligand comprises of twoN,O chelating binding sites each formally in the semiquinone level and there is ap-benzoquinonediimine bridge between the metal centres. In complex6, the preformed bridging ligand, 3,6-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,2,4,5-tetrazine, H₂L (V) undergoes oxidative dehydrogenation to aromatic tetrazine based bridging unit, 3,6-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)-1,2,4,5-tetrazine, L. The detailed spectroelectrochemical aspects of the complexes have been studied in order to understand the role of the bridging units towards the intermetallic electronic coupling in the dinuclear complexes.     

A Diruthenium Complex of an N-Pyridyl-o-aminophenol Derivative: A Route to Mixed Valency

An N-pyridyl-o-aminophenol derivative that stabilises mixed-valence states of ruthenium ions is disclosed. A diruthenium complex, [(L_IQ⁰)Ru₂Cl₅] ⋅ MeOH ( 1⋅ MeOH) is successfully isolated, in which L_IQ⁰ is the o-iminobenzoquinone form of 2-[(3-nitropyridin-2-yl)amino]phenol (L_APH₂). In 1 , L_IQ⁰ oriented towards one ruthenium centre is a non-innocent NO-donor redox ligand, whereas another oriented towards another ruthenium centre is an innocent pyridine-donor redox ligand. Complex 1 is a diruthenium(II,III) mixed-valence complex, [Ru^II(L_IQ⁰)(μ-Cl)₂Ru^III], with a minor contribution from the diruthenium(III,III) state. [Ru^III(L_ISQ^.−)(μ-Cl)₂Ru^III] contains L_ISQ^.−, which is the o-iminobenzosemiquinonate anion radical form of the ligand. Complexes 1 ⁻ and 1 ⁺ are diruthenium(II,II), [Ru^II(L_IQ⁰)(μ-Cl)₂Ru^II], and diruthenium(III,III), [Ru^III(L_IQ⁰)(μ-Cl)₂Ru^III], complexes, respectively, of L_IQ⁰. Complex 1 ²⁻ is a diruthenium(II,II) complex of the o-iminobenzosemiquinonate anion radical (L_ISQ^.−), [Ru^II(L_ISQ^.−)(μ-Cl)₂Ru^II], with a minor contribution from the diruthenium(III,II) form, [Ru^III(L_AP²⁻)(μ-Cl)₂Ru^II]. Complex 1 ²⁺ is a diruthenium(III,IV) mixed-valence complex of L_IQ⁰, [Ru^III(L_IQ⁰)(μ-Cl)₂Ru^IV]. Complexes 1 and 1 ²⁺ exhibit inter-valence charge-transfer transitions at λ=1300 and 1370 nm, respectively.     

Slow Magnetic Relaxation in a Co2Dy Trimer and a Co2Dy2 Tetramer

The combination of Co(III) and Dy(III) with a compartmental Schiff base ligand (H₃L=3-[(2-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzylidene)-amino]-propane-1,2-diol), presenting three different coordinating pockets, has allowed the synthesis of two novel Co(III)−Dy(III) complexes: [Co₂Dy(HL)₄]NO₃ ⋅ 2CH₃CN ( 1 ), a rare example of trinuclear linear Co^III₂Dy^III complex (and the first with slow relaxation of magnetization in absence of a DC field) and [Co₂Dy₂(μ₃−OH)₂(HL)₂(OAc)₆] ⋅ 4.6H₂O ( 2 ), the first tetranuclear Co^III₂Dy^III₂ cluster with a rhomb-like structure where the Co(III) ions are connected along the short diagonal of the rhomb. 1 presents two different relaxation processes: a fast relaxation dominated by Quantum tunnelling (QT) and a slow relaxation with an energy barrier of 40 K. 2 shows two close relaxation processes without applied DC fields that follow QT and Orbach mechanisms whereas for H_DC=500 Oe, the QT is cancelled and a direct term appears. Here we present the synthesis, X-ray structure and magnetic characterization of these two Co(III)−Dy(III) single-ion/molecule magnets.     

Evaluation of the Oxo‐bridged Dinuclear Ruthenium Ammine Complex as Redox Mediator in an Electrochemical Biosensor

The mediation of electron‐transfer by oxo‐bridged dinuclear ruthenium ammine [(bpy)₂(NH₃)Ru^III(µ‐O)Ru^III(NH₃)(bpy)₂]⁴⁺ for the oxidation of glucose was investigated by cyclic voltammetry. These ruthenium (III) complexes exhibit appropriate redox potentials of 0.131–0.09 V vs. SCE to act as electron‐transfer mediators. The plot of anodic current vs. the glucose concentration was linear in the concentration range between 2.52×10^?5 and 1.00×10^?4 mol L^?1. Moreover, the apparent Michaelis‐Menten kinetic (K_M^app) and the catalytic (K_cat) constants were 8.757×10^?6 mol L^?1 and 1,956 s^?1, respectively, demonstrating the efficiency of the ruthenium dinuclear oxo‐complex [(bpy)₂(NH₃)Ru^III(µ‐O)Ru^III(NH₃)(bpy)₂]⁴⁺ as mediator of redox electron‐transfer.     

Metal‐catalyzed reversible conversion between chemical and electrical energy designed towards a sustainable society

Proton dissociation of an aqua‐Ru‐quinone complex, [Ru(trpy)(q)(OH₂)]²⁺ (trpy = 2,2′ : 6′,2″‐terpyridine, q = 3,5‐di‐t‐butylquinone) proceeded in two steps (pK_a = 5.5 and ca. 10.5). The first step simply produced [Ru(trpy)(q)(OH)]⁺, while the second one gave an unusual oxyl radical complex, [Ru(trpy)(sq)(O^?.)]⁰ (sq = 3,5‐di‐t‐butylsemiquinone), owing to an intramolecular electron transfer from the resultant O^2? to q. A dinuclear Ru complex bridged by an anthracene framework, [Ru₂(btpyan)(q)₂(OH)₂]²⁺ (btpyan = 1,8‐bis(2,2′‐terpyridyl)anthracene), was prepared to place two Ru(trpy)(q)(OH) groups at a close distance. Deprotonation of the two hydroxy protons of [Ru₂(btpyan)(q)₂(OH)₂]²⁺ generated two oxyl radical Ru‐O^?. groups, which worked as a precursor for O₂ evolution in the oxidation of water. The [Ru₂(btpyan)(q)₂(OH)₂](SbF₆)₂ modified ITO electrode effectively catalyzed four‐electron oxidation of water to evolve O₂ (TON = 33500) under electrolysis at +1.70 V in H₂O (pH 4.0). Various physical measurements and DFT calculations indicated that a radical coupling between two Ru(sq)(O^?.) groups forms a (cat)Ru‐O‐O‐Ru(sq) (cat = 3,5‐di‐t‐butylcathechol) framework with a μ‐superoxo bond. Successive removal of four electrons from the cat, sq, and superoxo groups of [Ru₂(btpyan)(cat)(sq)(μ‐O₂^?)]⁰ assisted with an attack of two water (or OH^?) to Ru centers, which causes smooth O₂ evolution with regeneration of [Ru₂(btpyan)(q)₂(OH)₂]²⁺. Deprotonation of an Ru‐quinone‐ammonia complex also gave the corresponding Ru‐semiquinone‐aminyl radical. The oxidized form of the latter showed a high catalytic activity towards the oxidation of methanol in the presence of base. Three complexes, [Ru(bpy)₂(CO)₂]²⁺, [Ru(bpy)₂(CO)(C(O)OH)]⁺, and [Ru(bpy)₂(CO)(CO₂)]⁰ exist as an equilibrium mixture in water. Treatment of [Ru(bpy)₂(CO)₂]²⁺ with BH₄^? gave [Ru(bpy)₂(CO)(C(O)H)]⁺, [Ru(bpy)₂(CO)(CH₂OH)]⁺, and [Ru(bpy)₂(CO)(OH₂)]²⁺ with generation of CH₃OH in aqueous conditions. Based on these results, a reasonable catalytic pathway from CO₂ to CH₃OH in electro‐ and photochemical CO₂ reduction is proposed. A new pbn (pbn = 2‐pyridylbenzo[b]‐1,5‐naphthyridine) ligand was designed as a renewable hydride donor for the six‐electron reduction of CO₂. A series of [Ru(bpy)_3‐n(pbn)_n]²⁺ (n = 1, 2, 3) complexes undergoes photochemical two‐ (n = 1), four‐ (n = 2), and six‐electron reductions (n = 3) under irradiation of visible light in the presence of N(CH₂CH₂OH)₃. © 2009 The Japan Chemical Journal Forum and Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Chem Rec 9: 169–186; 2009: Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ) DOI 10.1002/tcr.200800039     

Magnetic and Spectral Properties of Heterotrinuclear Acetates [Ru2Co(μ3-O)(μ-CH3CO2)6(Py)3]n+ (n = 0 or 1)

The preparation and physical properties of the new heterotrinuclear acetates, [Ru₂CO(μ₃-O)(μ-CH₃CO₂)₆(Py)₃] (Ru₂Co(II)) and [Ru₂Co(μ₃-O)(μ-CH₃CO₂)₆(Py)₃)l₃ (Ru₂Co(III), Py = pyridine), are reported. Three reversible one-electron-redox waves are observed at 1.19, 0.40, and ?1.24 V vs Ag/Ag⁺ electrode for Ru₂Co(lI) in CH₂Cl₂. The complexes of Ru₂Co(II) and Ru₂Co(III) show an intense visible absorption at 570 (? 5950 M^?1 cm^?1) and 551 nm (? 7240 M^?1 cm^?1), respectively. The magnetic susceptibilities of both complexes were also measured from 4.2 to 300 K. The resulting least-squares fit parameters for Ru₂Co(II) areJ_RuCo = ?9 cm^?1, J_RuRu = ?22 cm^?1, g_Co, = g_Ru= 2.19.     

Ruthenium(II/III) bipyridine complexes incorporating thiol-based imine functions: Synthesis,spectroscopic and redox properties

A group of five new ruthenium(II) bipyridine heterochelates of the type [Ru^II(bpy)₂L]⁺ 1a–1e have been synthesized (bpy=2,2′-bipyridine; L=anionic form of the thiol-based imine ligands, HS–C₆H₄NC(H)C₆H₄(R) (R=OMe, Me, H, Cl, NO₂). The complexes 1a−1e are 1:1 conducting and diamagnetic. The complexes 1a−1e exhibit strong MLCT transitions in the visible region and intra-ligand transitions in the UV region. In acetonitrile solvent complexes show a reversible ruthenium(III)–ruthenium(II) couple in the range 0.2–0.4 V and irreversible ruthenium(III)→ruthenium(IV) oxidation in the range 1.15–1.73 V vs. SCE. Two successive bipyridine reductions are observed in the ranges −1.43 to −1.57 and −1.67 to −1.78 V vs. SCE. The complexes are susceptible to undergo stereoretentive oxidations to the trivalent ruthenium(III) congeners. The isolated one-electron paramagnetic ruthenium(III) complex, 1c⁺ exhibits weak rhombic EPR spectrum at 77 K (g₁=2.106, g₂=2.093, g₃=1.966) in 1:1 chloroform–toluene. The EPR spectrum of 1c⁺ has been analyzed to furnish values of distortion parameters (Δ=8988 cm⁻¹; V=0.8833 cm⁻¹) and energy of the expected ligand field transitions (ν₁=1028 nm and ν₂=1186 nm) within the t₂ shell. One of the ligand field transitions has been experimentally observed at 1265 nm.     

Benzonitrile Hydrolysis Catalyzed by a Ruthenium(II) Complex

The rate constant for the basic hydrolysis of benzonitrile (PhCN) to benzamide (PhCONH₂) in the [Ru^II(tpy)(bpy)] moiety (tpy = 2,2' : 6',2"-terpyridine, bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine) (k_OH = 3.7 2 10^-2 M^-1s^-1) is 5 2 10³ times higher than that of the free ligand and two times higher than that corresponding to the analogous acetonitrile complex. This effect is unusual for a transition metal in the (II) oxidation state, and can be attributed to the π-electron acceptor properties of both the polypyridyl ligands and the phenyl group. Since amides, being poor π-acceptor ligands, are rapidly released from the coordination sphere of ruthenium(II), the final product of this process is the [Ru(tpy)(bpy)(OH)]⁺ complex. The activation parameters for this nitrile hydrolysis have been determined and compare reasonably well with other values for similar reactions.     

Chemistry of ruthenium in N2P2X2 (X = Cl, Br) coordination sphere: Synthesis, characterization and reactivities

Reaction of 2-(phenylazo)pyridine (pap) with [Ru(PPh₃)₃X₂] (X = Cl, Br) in dichloromethane solution affords [Ru(PPh₃)₂(pap)X₂]. These diamagnetic complexes exhibit a weakdd transition and two intense MLCT transitions in the visible region. In dichloromethane solution they display a one-electron reduction of pap near − 0.90 V vs SCE and a reversible ruthenium(II)-ruthenium(III) oxidation near 0.70 V vs SCE. The [Ru^III(PPh₃)₂(pap)Cl₂]⁺ complex cation, generated by coulometric oxidation of [Ru(PPh₃)₂(pap)Cl₂], shows two intense LMCT transitions in the visible region. It oxidizes N,N-dimethylaniline and [Ru^II(bpy)₂Cl₂] (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine) to produce N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylbenzidine and [Ru^III(bpy)₂Cl₂]⁺ respectively. Reaction of [Ru(PPh₃)₂(pap)X₂] with Ag⁺ in ethanol produces [Ru(PPh₃)₂(pap)(EtOH)₂]²⁺ which upon further reaction with L (L = pap, bpy, acetylacetonate ion(acac⁻) and oxalate ion (ox²⁻)) gives complexes of type [Ru(PPh₃)₂(pap)(L)]ⁿ⁺ (n = 0, 1, 2). All these diamagnetic complexes show a weakdd transition and several intense MLCT transitions in the visible region. The ruthenium(II)-ruthenium(III) oxidation potential decreases in the order (of L): pap > bpy > acac⁻ > ox²⁻. Reductions of the coordinated pap and bpy are also observed.     

Three Distinct Redox States of an Oxo‐Bridged Dinuclear Ruthenium Complex

A series of [{(terpy)(bpy)Ru}(μ‐O){Ru(bpy)(terpy)}]ⁿ⁺ ( [RuORu]ⁿ⁺ , terpy=2,2′;6′,2′′‐terpyridine, bpy=2,2′‐bipyridine) was systematically synthesized and characterized in three distinct redox states (n=3, 4, and 5 for Ru^II,III₂ , Ru^III,III₂ , and Ru^III,IV₂ , respectively). The crystal structures of [RuORu]ⁿ⁺ (n=3, 4, 5) in all three redox states were successfully determined. X‐ray crystallography showed that the Ru? O distances and the Ru‐O‐Ru angles are mainly regulated by the oxidation states of the ruthenium centers. X‐ray crystallography and ESR spectra clearly revealed the detailed electronic structures of two mixed‐valence complexes, [Ru^IIIORu^IV]⁵⁺ and [Ru^IIORu^III]³⁺ , in which each unpaired electron is completely delocalized across the oxo‐bridged dinuclear core. These findings allow us to understand the systematic changes in structure and electronic state that accompany the changes in the redox state.     

Ruthenium(II/III)‐Based Compounds with Encouraging Antiproliferative Activity against Non‐small‐Cell Lung Cancer

Hereby we present the synthesis of several ruthenium(II) and ruthenium(III) dithiocarbamato complexes. Proceeding from the Na[trans‐Ru^III(dmso)₂Cl₄] ( 2 ) and cis‐[Ru^II(dmso)₄Cl₂] ( 3 ) precursors, the diamagnetic, mixed‐ligand [Ru^IIL₂(dmso)₂] complexes 4 and 5 , the paramagnetic, neutral [Ru^IIIL₃] monomers 6 and 7 , the antiferromagnetically coupled ionic α‐[Ru^III₂L₅]Cl complexes 8 and 9 as well as the β‐[Ru^III₂L₅]Cl dinuclear species 10 and 11 (L=dimethyl‐ (DMDT) and pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate (PDT)) were obtained. All the compounds were fully characterised by elemental analysis as well as ¹H NMR and FTIR spectroscopy. Moreover, for the first time the crystal structures of the dinuclear β‐[Ru^III₂(dmdt)₅]BF₄ ? CHCl₃ ? CH₃CN and of the novel [Ru^IIL₂(dmso)₂] complexes were also determined and discussed. For both the mono‐ and dinuclear Ru^II and Ru^III complexes the central metal atoms assume a distorted octahedral geometry. Furthermore, in vitro cytotoxicity of the complexes has been evaluated on non‐small‐cell lung cancer (NSCLC) NCI‐H1975 cells. All the mono‐ and dinuclear Ru^III dithiocarbamato compounds (i.e., complexes 6 – 10 ) show interesting cytotoxic activity, up to one order of magnitude higher with respect to cisplatin. Otherwise, no significant antiproliferative effect for either the precursors 2 and 3 or the Ru^II complexes 4 and 5 has been observed.     

Electrochemical detection of the oxidation of alcohols byN-hydroxyethylethylenediamminetriacetatoruthenate(IV)

The oxidation of [Ru^III(hedta)(H₂O)]=(1) to its Ru^IV monomeric complex at a glassy carbon electrode is abserved to promote oxidation of alcohols bearing an a-hydrogen (i-PrOH benzyl alcohol,sec-phenethyl alcohol). Tertiary substitution blocks the oxidation (t-BuOH). The oxidation of the alcohols is detected by an enhancement in the current of the Ru^IV/III waves at potentials above 0.96V, caused by scavenging (reduction) of Ru^IV by the alcohols. Binuclear complexes which possess Ru^IV bridged by oxo to either a second Ru^IV or to Ru^III in species of composition [LRuORuL]ⁿ⁻, L=hedta³⁻, fail to oxidize the alcohols. The terminal oxo moiety attached to Ru^IV is postulated to facilitate the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols in a manner analogous to Meyer's [RuO(trpy)(bpy)]²⁺ catalyst. The dissociation of the (III,IV) binuclear complex into its monomers provides a pathway which increases catalytic activity at the expense of the inactive (III, IV) binuclear complex's concentration. TMC 2531     

Dioxygen Activation by Redox-Active Bis(aldimine) Ligand Bridged Diruthenium Complex Possessing Singlet Ground State

The unexplored ‘actor’ behavior of redox-active bis(aldimine) congener, p-phenylene-bis(picoline)aldimine (L1), towards dioxygen activation and subsequent functionalization of its backbone was demonstrated on coordination with {Ru(acac)₂} (acac= acetylacetonate). Reaction under aerobic condition led to the one-pot generation of dinuclear complexes with unperturbed L1, imino-carboxamido (L2⁻), and bis(carboxamido) (L3²⁻)-bridged isovalent {Ru^II(μ-L1)Ru^II}, 1/ {Ru^III(μ-L3²⁻)Ru^III}, 3 and mixed-valent {Ru^II(μ-L2⁻)Ru^III}, 2 . Authentication of the complexes along with the redox non-innocence behavior of their bridge have been validated through structure, spectroelectrochemistry and DFT calculations. Kinetic and isotope labelling experiments together with DFT analyzed transition states justified the consideration of redox shuttling at metal/L1 interface for ³O₂ activation despite of the closed shell configuration of 1 (S=0) to give carboxamido derived 2 / 3 .     

Kinetics and mechanism of complexation of iron(III) bycis-(salicylato)(methyl/ethylamine)bis(ethylenediamine)cobalt(III) ions

The formation and dissociation of the binuclear complexes of Fe^III withcis-[Co(en)₂(RNH₂)SalH]²⁺ [R=Me, Et and SalH=C₆H₄(OH)CO ₂ ⁻ ] were studied by a stopped-flow technique at 20–35°C, and I=1.0 mol dm⁻³ (ClO ₄ ⁻ ). The formation of the binuclear species, N₅CoSalFe⁴⁺, involves reactions of the phenol form of the Co^III substrates with Fe(OH₂) ₆ ³⁺ and Fe(OH₂)₅OH²⁺. The mechanism of reaction of Fe(OH₂)₅OH²⁺ is essentially Id, while that of Fe(OH₂) ₆ ³⁺ appears to be Ia. The formation rate constant, k₁, for Fe(OH₂) ₆ ³⁺ /N₅CoSalH²⁺ reaction decreases as the amine chain length increases, whereas the same (k₂) for the Fe(OH₂)₅OH²⁺/N₅CoSalH²⁺ reaction does not show any such trend. The binuclear species, N₅CoSalFe⁴⁺, dissociates to yield a Co^III substrate and Fe^III speciesvia a predominantly spontaneous dissociation path and a minor acid catalysed path which are relatively insensitive to the variation in size of the non-labile amine chain length.     

Preparation and electrochemical behavior of dimeric complexes of Ru2(III12, III12) and Ru2(IV,IV) formed by oxidative dimerization of [RuIII(edta)OH2]−

Electrochemical or chemical oxidation of [Ru^III(edta)OH₂]^? proceeds in successive half- and one-electron steps to yield dimeric complexes of Ru(III$\text{1}\text{2}$) and Ru(IV) believed to contain oxo- or dihydroxo-bridging ligands. Spectral and electrochemical properties of the complexes prepared by oxidative dimerization are described and compared with previous reports of dioxygen and peroxo complexes of Ru^III(edta). The dimeric Ru^IV(edta) complex is shown to exhibit modest activity as a catalyst for the oxidation of water to dioxygen.     

Ruthenium(III) complexes with modified nucleobases: N-Substituted adenines

New chlorido-dimethylsulfoxide-ruthenium(III) complexes with different N⁶-substituted adenines have been prepared and characterized. Three ruthenium complexes have been structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction crystallography: [Ru^IIICl₄(DMSO)[H-(N⁶-pentyladenine)]] (1), [Ru^IIICl₄(DMSO)[H-(N⁶-hexyladenine)]] (2) and [Ru^IIICl₄(DMSO)[H-(N⁶,N⁶-dibutyladenine)]] (3). In all cases ruthenium ion show octahedral geometry coordinated to four chlorido ligands and one S coordinated sulfoxide (DMSO). The coordination sphere is completed by an adenine moiety coordinated to Ru(III) via N(9) and protonated at N(3). Other similar complexes have been obtained with N⁶-propyladenine, [Ru^IIICl₄(DMSO)[H-(N⁶-propyladenine)]] · 0.5EtOH (4) and N⁶-benzylaminopurine (BAP) [Ru^IIICl₄(DMSO)[H-(BAP)]] · 0.5H₂O (5) which have been spectroscopically characterized. Otherwise, in different reaction conditions, we have obtained an out sphere complex of Ru(II), [H-(BAP)][Ru^IICl₃(DMSO)₃] (6), with identical complex unit than the structurally solved [H-(creat)][Ru^IICl₃(DMSO)₃] (7) which was included for comparison purposes. Preliminary electrophoretic mobility and atomic force microscopy (AFM) studies of the interaction between Ru(III) compounds and plasmidic DNA pBR322 have been performed. These results show different morphological changes in plasmidic DNA forms.