Syntheses,crystal structures,and antimicrobial activities of nickel(II) and cadmium(II) complexes with 4-methylsulfonyl cinnamate and diamines

Two metal complexes, [Ni^II(mscinn)₂(pda)₂] (1) and [Cd^II(mscinn)₂(dmeda)₂·2H₂O] (2) (mscinn?=?4-methylsulfonyl cinnamate, pda?=?propane-1,3-diamine, dmeda?=?N′,N′-dimethylethane-1,2-diamine), were synthesized by reacting 4-methylsulfonyl cinnamate with the diamines and metal salts. Their structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystal parameters of 1: C₂₆H₃₈N₄NiO₈S₂, M?=?657.43, monoclinic, P2₁/c, a?=?16.6123(8)?Å, b?=?8.5956(4)?Å, c?=?11.2047(5)?Å, β?=?107.423(1)°, V?=?1526.54(12)?ų, Z?=?2, D _calcd?=?1.430?g?cm^?3, F(000)?=?692, μ?=?0.825?mm^?1, R ₁?=?0.0257, wR ₂?=?0.0669. Crystal data of 2: C₂₈H₄₂CdN₄O₈S_2?·?2(H₂O), M?=?775.24, monoclinic, P2₁/c, a?=?9.8278(4)?Å, b?=?11.6611(5)?Å, c?=?15.3972(7)?Å, β?=?96.195(1)°, V?=?1754.26(13)?ų, Z?=?2, D _calcd?=?1.468?g?cm^?3, F(000)?=?804, μ?=?0.798?mm^?1, R ₁?=?0.0299, wR ₂?=?0.0770. Antimicrobial activities for 1 and 2 against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas putida, Bacillus subtilis, and Bacillus cereus had better antibacterial activity than their parent carboxylic acid against Gram-positive bacteria (B. subtilis and B. cereus). The cadmium complex of the cinnamate displayed high inhibitory activity with an MIC value of 5?µg?mL^?1 against P. putida, while the nickel complex also exhibited good inhibitory potency with an MIC value of 5?µg?mL^?1 against B. subtilis.     

Dinuclear Zn(II) and Hg(II) complexes of an angular dipyridyl ligand: syntheses,crystal structures,and properties

The angular polytopic dipyridyl ligand 2,6-bis(quinoline-2-carboxamido)pyridine (H₂L) was prepared. Assemblies of H₂L with ZnAc₂ and HgAc₂ resulted in two new dinuclear complexes [Zn₂(L)(Ac)₂]?·?1.5H₂O?·?0.5CH₃OH (1) and [Hg₂(L)(Ac)₂]?·?5H₂O?·?CH₃OH (2) where the doubly deprotonated L^2? bi-chelate as μ-kN,N′?:?kN″,N″′, bridging the two metal centers (Ac?=?acetate). In 1, the two Zn(II) ions are also doubly bridged by two Ac ions in a μ-kO?:?kO′ coordination, and thus each metal center adopts a distorted tetrahedral geometry. In 2, each Ac ion is only terminal to Hg(II), in a rare distorted triangular or T-shaped coordination geometry. Free H₂L, 1, and 2 emit interesting bluish-green fluorescence with strong intensities. Thermogravimetric analysis of 1 shows that the dinuclear structure of 1 is stable to 382°C.     

Syntheses,structural characterizations and microbial activities of Ni(II) and Zn(II) 5-aminoisophthalate coordination polymers

Two coordination polymers with 5-aminoisophthalic acid (H₂aip), [Ni(μ-aip)(H₂O)₂(tmeda)]_n (1) and {H₂dap[Zn₂(μ-aip)(μ₃-aip)₂]?9H₂O}_n (2) (H₂aip = 5-aminoisophthalic acid, tmeda = N,N,N′-N′-tetramethylethylenediamine, dap = 1,3-diaminopropane) have been synthesized. Elemental and thermal analyses, magnetic susceptibilities, IR, AAS, mass and UV–vis spectroscopic studies have been performed to characterize the compounds. Nickel(II) has octahedral geometry by two oxygens of different carboxylates, bidentate, tmeda as bidentate chelating and two water ligands. Zn(II) has tetrahedral geometry by three oxygens of different carboxylate groups and one nitrogen by amine of aip. 1 crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system with space group Pccn and 2 in monoclinic crystal system with space group P2₁/c. Complex 2 exhibits photoluminescence properties in the solid state at room temperature. This study determined the susceptibility patterns of 1 and 2 against bacterial, yeast and mold micro-organisms. Antimicrobial activities were done on 12 different micro-organisms using the micro-dilution method. Tested microbial species were inhibited by 1 with a Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 375–3000 μg mL^?1. Compound 2 showed antimicrobial activities against tested micro-organisms with a MIC of 188–1500 μg mL^?1. Compound 2 showed antibacterial activity against Legionella pneumophila sg1 375 μg mL^?1 (MIC value).     

Synthesis,structure, and biological evaluation of three Cu(II) and Ni(II) (E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acrylate complexes with organic diamines as potential urease inhibitors

Three new complexes (1–3) have been synthesized and characterized by X-ray single crystal determination and evaluated for inhibitory activity on jack bean urease. All the complexes contained a new cinnamic acid derivative as the ligand (C₁₁H₁₂O₄), (E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acrylic acid, and crystallized in monoclinic C2/c space group. Complex 1 (C₁₁H₁₁O₄)₄(C₃N₂H₈)₂Cu₂ (C₃N₂H₈?=?1,2-diaminopropane) was obtained with a?=?20.488(2), b?=?19.596(2), c?=?15.2500(13), β?=?93.502(2)°, V?=?6111.2(10)?ų, Z?=?4, R ₁ ?=?0.0616, and wR ₂ ?=?0.2059. Complex 2 (C₁₁H₁₁O₄)₄(C₃N₂H₈)₂Cu₂ (C₃N₂H₈=1,3-diaminopropane) was obtained with a?=?20.2494(12), b?=?19.5732(12), c?=?14.8940(8), β?=?96.884(2)°, V?=?5860.6(6)?ų, Z?=?4, R ₁ ?=?0.0409, and wR ₂ ?=?0.1107. Complex 3 (C₁₁H₁₁O₄)₂(C₂N₂H₆)₂Ni₂·H₂O (C₂N₂H₆?=?ethylenediamine) was obtained with a?=?28.359(2), b?=?6.5422(5), c?=?16.8587(14), β?=?101.359(2)°, V?=?3066.5(4)?ų, Z?=?4, R ₁ ?=?0.0422, and wR ₂ ?=?0.1190. It was found that copper(II) complexes 1 [IC₅₀?=?4.71?μM] and 2 [IC₅₀?=?3.15?μM] showed strong inhibitory activity against jack bean urease compared with acetohydroxamic acid [IC₅₀?=?10.01?μM] as a positive reference. Unfortunately, 3 exhibited no inhibitory activity.     

Synthesis,crystal structures and fluorescence of cadmium(II) coordination polymers with derivatives of pyrazine-1,4-dioxide and thiocyanate as mixed-bridging ligands

Two Cd(II) coordination polymers have been synthesized with derivatives of pyrazine-1,4-dioxide and thiocyanate anion as bridging ligands and structurally determined by X-ray crystallography. Complex 1, [Cd(μ_1,3-SCN^?)₂(μ_1,6-L1)] _n (L1?=?2,5-dimethylpyrazine-1,4-dioxide), belongs to the triclinic, space group P 1 with a?=?5.7627(18)?Å, b?=?7.182(2)?Å, c?=?7.509(2)?Å, α?=?74.042(3)°, β?=?84.766(4)°, γ?=?88.162(4)°; complex 2, [Cd₂(μ_1,3-SCN^?)₄(μ₄-L2)] _n (L2?=?2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine-1,4-dioxide), crystallizes in a monoclinic system with space group C2/m with a?=?10.194(4)?Å, b?=?13.491(6)?Å, c?=?8.140(3)?Å, β?=?120.372(4)°. Complex 1 shows a two-dimensional sheet structure, and in a direction the Cd(II) ions were coordinated by μ_1,3-SCN^? forming the one-dimensional chain and the L1 bridging ligand made the chains connect in the c direction leading to formation of a two-dimensional sheet on the ac plane. For 2 the one-dimensional chains in the a axis were constructed by coordination of μ_1,3-SCN^? bridging ligands with the Cd(II) ions, and in b and c directions the chains were joined by L2 bridging ligands leading to a three-dimensional structure. In 2 L2 displays a μ₄-bridging coordination mode. Both complexes exhibit strong fluorescence emission.     

Three Cu(II) (R)-2-chloromandelato complexes generated from dipyridyl-type ligands with different spacer lengths: syntheses,crystal structures,and ferroelectric properties

Three Cu(II) complexes, Cu₂(bpy)(H₂O)(Clma)₂ (1), Cu₂(bpe)(H₂O)₂(Clma)₂ (2), and Cu(bpp)(Clma) (3), were synthesized (HClma = (R)-2-Chloromandelic acid, bpy?=?4,4′-dipyridine, bpe?=?1,2-di(4-pyridyl)ethylene, bpp?=?1,3-di(4-pyridyl)propane). Complexes 1, 2, and 3 are constructed from 1-D coordination arrays generated from Cu₂(H₂O)(Clma)₂, Cu₂(H₂O)₂(Clma)₂, and Cu₂(Clma)₂ moieties and linked through bpy, bpe, and bpp co-ligands, respectively. 1 and 2 are assembled into 3-D supramolecular networks via O–H?O hydrogen bonds with topology of (6³)(6⁹·8) and (4¹²·6³), respectively, and 3 is assembled into a 3-D architecture through C–H?O hydrogen bonds with topology of (4³·6³)(4³)(4⁴·6⁵·8)(4⁶·6⁶·8³). Compounds 1, 2, and 3 crystallized in acentric space groups P2₁, P1, and P2₁, which exhibit significant ferroelectricity (remnant polarization Pr?=?0.008?μC?cm^?2, coercive field Ec?=?21.4?kV?cm^?1, the spontaneous saturation polarization Ps?=?0.167?μC?cm^?2 for 1, Pr?=?0.183?μC?cm^?2, Ec?=?1.69?kV?cm^?1, and Ps?=?0.021 μC?cm^?2 for 3). Results from infrared and thermal analyses are also discussed.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Blue Luminescent Cadmium(II) Coordination Networks with 4,4′-Bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)biphenyl from Different Solvent Systems

Two supramolecular complexes, [Cd(bimb)²Cl²] (1) and [Cd(bimb)(DMF)Cl²]·DMF (2) [bimb=4,4′-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)biphenyl], were synthesized by reactions of CdCl²·2.5H²O with bimb ligand in ethanol and N,N′-dimethylformamide (DMF), respectively, and their structures were determined by X-ray crystallography. Complex 1 is an infinite 2D grid network bridged by bimb ligands, and the 2D sheets were further linked by C–H ?Cl hydrogen bonds to form a polycatenated 3D framework. Complex 2 has dicadmium(II) di-μ-chloride units which are connected by bimb bridging ligands to form an infinite non-interpenetrating 2D network. The results provide a nice example of the solvent system exerting a great effect on the construction of supramolecular frameworks.     

Copper(I) and copper(II) complexes with pyrazine-containing pyridylalkylamide ligands N-(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)pyrazine-2-carboxamide and N-(2-(pyridin-2-yl)ethyl)pyrazine-2-carboxamide

Four copper(II) complexes and one copper(I) complex with pyridine-containing pyridylalkylamide ligands N-(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)pyrazine-2-carboxamide (HL^pz) and N-(2-(pyridin-2-yl)ethyl)pyrazine-2-carboxamide (HL^pz?) were synthesized and characterized. The X-ray crystal structures of [Cu₂(L^pz)₂(4,4?-bipy)(OTf)₂] (1, OTf?=?trifluoromethanesulfonate, 4,4?-bipy?=?4,4?-bipyridine) and [Cu(L^pz)(py)₂]OTf·H₂O (2, py?=?pyridine) revealed binuclear and mononuclear molecular species, respectively, while [Cu(L^pz)(μ₂-1,1-N₃)]_n (3), [Cu(L^pz?)(μ₂-1,3-N₃)]_n (4), and [Cu(HL^pz)Cl]_n (5) are coordination polymer 1-D chains in the solid state.     

Synthesis,structure and antimicrobial study of two new copper(II) complexes derived from N-(3-aminopropyl) benzylamine ligand (apba) and N-salicylidene-apba

Two new copper(II) complexes were synthesized by reaction of N-(3-aminopropyl)benzylamine (L1: apba, for complex 1) and N-salicylidene-apba (L2: for complex 2) with Cu²⁺. Crystals of complex 1 were orthorhombic, space group pccn, with a?=?15.2149(10), b?=?25.0071(16), c?=?7.6280(5)?Å and α?=?β?=?γ?=?90°. Complex 2 crystals were monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, with a?=?8.688(6), b?=?12.812(9), c?=?16.022(11)?Å and β?=?99.241(10)°. Structures of the two complexes were centro-symmetric and both Cu(II) atoms were four coordinate with a distorted square-planar geometry. The toxicity of the complexes was evaluated by testing antimicrobial activity against bacterial strands.     

Synthesis and structure of amide oxygen-bridged polymeric and monomeric copper(II) complexes with aroylhydrazones

The synthesis and structure of two Cu(II) complexes, {[Cu₂(L¹)₂]?·?DMF} _n (1) and [CuL²(phen)] (2), are described. The dinegative hydrazones are obtained by deprotonation of both phenolic and amide moieties of N′-(5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)-3,5-dimethoxybenzohydrazide (H₂L¹) and N′-(2-hydroxybenzylidene)pyrazine-2-carbohydrazide (H₂L²). In each complex the planar ligand binds the metal ion via phenolate-O, imine-N, and amide-O. Complex 1 is a polymer in which phenoxo-bridged binuclear Cu(II) units are further joined by equatorial–apical amide-O bridges. The Cu···Cu separations are 3.0306 and 3.8217?Å for the phenolate-O bridged pair and the amide-O bridged pair, respectively. Complex 2 is a monomer where chelating phen displays axial–equatorial bonding, with square-pyramidal Cu(II).     

Synthesis,crystal structures and toxicity of bicadmium(ii) complexes with macrocyclic,hexaaza-bearing,hydroxyethyl pendants

Three bicadmium(II) complexes with hydroxyethyl pendants were synthesized by [2?+?2] Schiff-base condensation of 2-[bis(2-aminoethyl)amino]ethanol with sodium 2,6-diformyl-4-R-phenolate (for Complex 1, R?=?F; Complex 2, R?=?Cl; Complex 3, R?=?CH₃) in the presence of Cd²⁺. Crystals of 1 were monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, with a?=?16.251(9), b?=?21.424(11), c?=?12.994(7)?Å and β?=?106.622(9)°. Both Cd(II) atoms were heptacoordinated with monocapped-octahedral geometry. Complex 3 crystals were isolated as triclinic, space group P?1 with α?=?15.502(4), b?=?16.060(4), c?=?16.642(5)?Å and α?=?68.813(4), β?=?80.836(4), γ?= 86.551(4)°. The coordination number and coordination geometry of the Cd ion in one cationic unit of 3 are similar to that of 1, while in the other cationic unit, one Cd atom is N₃O₄ heptacoordinated and the other Cd atom has an N₃O₃ coordination environment and possesses a distorted octahedral geometry. The toxicity of these complexes was evaluated by testing antimicrobial activity against bacterial strands.     

Synthesis,characterization and anticancer studies of bis-(N-methyl-1-phenyldithiocarbamato) Cu(II), Zn(II), and Pt(II) complexes: single crystal X-ray structure of the copper complex

Abstract

Cu(II), Pt(II), and Zn(II) complexes of N-methyl-1-phenyldithiocarbamate were synthesized and characterized by FTIR, NMR, UV-visible spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The complexes were formulated as [Cu(L)₂], [Zn(L)₂] and [Pt(L)₂] (where L?=?N-methyl-1-phenyldithio­carbamate) in which two molecules of the ligands coordinate to the metal ions in a bidentate chelating fashion. This is confirmed by elemental analysis and the presence of strong single bands at 952, 951, and 955?cm^?1 for Cu(II), Pt(II), and Zn(II) complexes, respectively, in the FTIR spectra. The electronic spectra of Pt(II) and Cu(II) complexes are consistent with four-coordinate square planar geometry. Single crystal X-ray of [Cu(N-mpDTC)₂] confirmed square planar structural arrangement (CuS₄) in which the ligands are asymmetrically bonded to the Cu(II) ion building a centrosymmetric monomer entity. The S-Cu-S bite angle is 77.95° (3) whereas the intramolecular N–C bond length is 1.318 Å and trans S1¹-Cu-S1?=?S2¹-Cu-S2 is 180°, which are consistent with reported copper thiolates in square planar environment. In vitro antiproliferative activity of the complexes against three human cancer cell lines showed that the zinc complex has better activity compared to Cu and Pt complexes, with IC₅₀ values of 14.28, 22.74 and 20.10?μM against TK10, UACC62, and MC7 cell lines, respectively.     

Binuclear Nickel(II) and Cobalt(III) Complexes with Dissimilar Bridges: Synthesis,Spectroscopy, Crystal Structure,and Magnetism

Two novel binuclear nickel(II) and cobalt(III) complexes with two or three dissimilar bridges, [Ni₂(tacn)₂(μ‐N₃)₂(μ‐O₂CPh)](ClO₄)?H₂O ( 1 ) and [Co₂(tacn)₂(μ‐N₃)(μ‐OH)(μ‐O₂CPh)](ClO₄)₃ ( 2 ) (tacn=1,4,7‐triazacyclononane), were synthesized and structurally as well as magnetically characterized. Both compounds have a discrete binuclear structure, bridged by two N₃^? ions and one carboxylato group of the benzoate ion for 1 and one N₃^? ion, one carboxylato group of the benzoate ion, and one hydroxy group for 2 ; the macrocyclic ligand tacn acts as terminal ligand. The magnetic data of compound 1 were analyzed by means of ? = ?2J?₁?₂?D(?₁²+?₂²), leading to J = 19.6 cm^?1, g=2.07, D = 4.01 cm^?1, and zJ′ = 0.32 cm^?1. The ferromagnetic interaction is discussed on the basis of the structural features.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and SOD-like activity of two copper(II) complexes with hydroxymethyl pendants

To mimic the active site of Cu,Zn-SOD, new copper(II) complexes (1, [Cu₂(HL)₂(L)₂](ClO₄)₂; 2, [Cu(HL)₂(phen)](ClO₄)₂; where HL?=?(N-methyl-2-methylol)imidazole, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Copper(II) in 1 is four-coordinate by a N₂O₂ plane with two copper(II) ions bridged with two oxygens from the deprotonated hydroxylmethyl pendants. Each Cu²⁺ in 2 is coordinated by four nitrogens from two HL and one co-ligand of 1,10-phenanthroline. Electrochemistry of the complexes was studied by cyclic voltammetry. The atomic net charges distribution and frontier molecular orbital energies were obtained by Gaussian 98 program with DFT method at B3LYP/lanl2dz level. The SOD-like activity (IC₅₀) of 1 and 2 were measured as 0.10?±?0.01 and 0.19?±?0.01?μM by NBT assay at pH 7.8. The higher SOD activity of 1 could be attributed to the coordination configuration and the labile hydroxymethyl pendants.     

Studies on mononuclear transition metal chelates derived from a novel ( E,E )-dioxime: synthesis,characterization and biological activity

A novel vic-dioxime ligand with a thiourea moiety, (4E,5E)-1,3-bis{4-[(4-bromophenylamino)methylene]phenyl}-2-thiooxaimidazoline-4,5-dione dioxime (4) (bmdH₂) has been synthesized from N,N′-bis{4-[(4-bromophenylamino)methylene]phenyl}thiourea and (E,E)-dichloroglyoxime. The bmdH₂ ligand (4) forms transition metal complexes [M(bmdH)₂] with a metal?:?ligand ratio of 1?:?2 with M?=?Ni(II), Co(II), and Cu(II). The mononuclear Ni(II), Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes, [Ni(bmdH)₂] (5), [Co(bmdH)₂] (6) and [Cu(bmdH)₂] (7) have the metal ions coordinated through the two N,N atoms, as do most vic-dioximes. Elemental analyses, molar conductivity, magnetic susceptibility, IR, ¹H NMR spectra, and UV-Visible spectroscopy were used to elucidate the structures of the ligand and its complexes. Conductivity measurements have shown that the mononuclear complexes are non-electrolytes. In addition, the ligands and metal complexes were screened for antibacterial and antifungal activities by agar well diffusion techniques using DMF as solvent.     

Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some benzoxazinoids derivatives of 2-nitrophenol and 3-hydroxy-2-nitropyridine

Benzoxazinoids (BXs), alkaloids frequently found in Gramineae species, are natural defensives that can potentially be exploited to the development of novel antimicrobial agents. Here, BXs analogs were synthesized from 2-nitrophenol (benzoxazinone series) and 3-hydroxy-2-nitropyridine (pyridoxazinone series) and tested against fungal and bacteria of medical interest. The starting materials were submitted to adequate nucleophilic substitution in order to functionalize of analogs, followed by a reductive cyclization catalyzed by palladium on carbon. Next, the biological assays showed that pyridoxazinone serie has a good antibacterial activity, especially against Enterococcus faecalis (Minimum inhibitory concentration—MIC: 7.8-15.6?μg.mL^?1) and Acinetobacter baumannii (MIC 31.25-125?μg.mL^?1). Antifungal activity, in turn, was related to compound 2e which showed a MIC of 62.5?μg.mL^?1 against Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, and Candida tropicalis. All analogs complied with Lipinski's rules and were predicted to have a low toxicity.     

A new oxamato-bridged heterotrinuclear NiIICuIINiII complex: synthesis,structure and properties

A new oxamato-bridged Ni^IICu^IINi^II species, [Ni(iprtacn)]₂[Cu(pba)(H₂O)_0.5](BPh₄)₂ (1), (iprtacn?=?1,4,7-triisopropyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane; pba?=?1,3-propylenebis(oxamato)) has been synthesized and structurally as well as magnetically characterized. Complex 1 has a discrete trinuclear Ni^IICu^IINi^II structure: Two nickel(II) ions are bridged by [Cu(pba)]^2? with the macrocyclic ligand iprtacn a terminal ligand of nickel(II). Fitting the magnetic data of 1 led to g _Cu?=?2.16, g _Ni?=?2.18, J?=??112.5?cm^?1, D?=?±7.78?cm^?1. The irregular spin state structure and interaction of complex 1with DNA are described here.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and solvatochromic properties of dinuclear oxalato-bridged copper(II) complexes

Three dinuclear copper(II) complexes, [Cu₂(L¹)₂(μ-ox)](ClO₄)₂?2(CH₃CN), [Cu₂(L²)₂(μ-ox)](ClO₄)₂?H₂O, and [Cu₂(L³)₂(μ-ox)](ClO₄)₂ where ox = oxalato; L = N,N-dimethyl,N′-benzylethane-1,2-diamine, L¹, N,N-diethyl,N′-benzylethane-1,2-diamine, L², N,N-diisoprophyl,N′-benzylethane-1,2-diamine, L³, were prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, spectral (IR, UV–Vis) data and molar conductance measurements. The crystal structures of [Cu₂(L¹)₂(μ-ox)](ClO₄)₂?2(CH₃CN) and [Cu₂(L³)₂(μ-ox)](ClO₄)₂ have been determined by single-crystal X-ray analysis. Solvatochromic behaviors were investigated in various solvents, showing positive solvatochromism. The effect of steric hindrance around the copper ion imposed by N-alkyl groups of the diamine chelates on the solvatochromism property of the complexes is discussed. Solvatochromism was also studied with different solvent parameter models using stepwise multiple linear regression method.     

Solid phase extraction of trace amounts of Pb(II) in opium, heroin, lipstick, plants and water samples using modified magnetite nanoparticles prior to its atomic absorption determination

A new, simple, fast and reliable solid-phase extraction method has been developed for separation/preconcentration of trace amounts of Pb(II) using dithizone/sodium dodecyl sulfate-immobilized on alumina-coated magnetite nanoparticles, and its determination by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS) and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) after eluting with 4.0?mol?L^?1 HNO₃. Optimal experimental conditions including pH, sample volume, eluent concentration and volume, and co-existing ions have been studied and established. Under the optimal experimental conditions, the preconcentration factor, detection limit, linear range and relative standard deviation of Pb(II) using FAAS technique were 280 (for 560?mL of sample solution), 0.28?ng?mL^?1, 1.4?C70?ng?mL^?1 and 4.6% (for 10?ng?mL^?1, n?=?10), respectively. These analytical parameters using GFAAS technique were 300 (for 600?mL of sample solution), 0.002?ng?mL^?1, 0.006?C13.2?ng?mL^?1 and 3.1% (for 5?ng?mL^?1, n?=?10), respectively. The presented procedure was successfully applied for determination of Pb(II) content in opium, heroin, lipstick, plants and water samples.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,spectroscopy, and nuclease activity of copper(II) complexes containing N,N-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)amine ligand

[Cu(bpea)Cl]ClO₄ (1) and a new copper(II) complex [Cu(bpma)(Ph-COO)(H₂O)]ClO₄ (2) [bpea?=?N,N-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)ethylamine; bpma?=?N,N-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)methylamine] have been synthesized. Complex 2 was crystallized in monoclinic space group P2₁/c with unit cell parameters a ?=?16.460(6)?Å, b ?=?11.222(4)?Å, c?=?12.522(5)?Å, and β?=?97.985(6)°. Interactions of the complexes with calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) have been investigated by UV absorption, fluorescence, and cyclic voltammetry; thus, modes of CT-DNA binding for the complexes have been proposed. Furthermore, DNA cleavage activities by the complexes were performed in the absence of any external agents. The influence of complex concentration or reaction time on the DNA cleavage was studied.