Studies on the Kinetics and Mechanism of Hydrolysis of p-nitrophenyl Picolinate (PNPP) by Unsymmetrical bis-Schiff Base Complexes with Aza-crown Ether or Morpholino Pendants

Two novel unsymmetrical bis-Schiff base manganese(III) and cobalt(II) complexes with benzo-10-aza-crown ether pendants (MnL¹Cl, CoL¹), and their analogoues with morpholino pendants (MnL²Cl, CoL²), have been synthesized and employed as models to mimic hydrolase in p-nitrophenyl picolinate (PNPP). The kinetics and the mechanism of PNPP hydrolysis catalyzed by these complexes were investigated. A kinetic mathematical model of PNPP cleavage catalyzed by these complexes was proposed. The effects of the complexes structure and reactive temperature on the rate of catalytic PNPP hydrolysis have been also examined. The results showed that the rate for the catalytic PNPP hydrolysis increased following the increase in pH of the buffer solution; four complexes exhibited high activity in the catalytic PNPP hydrolysis. Compared with the crown-free analogoues MnL²Cl and CoL², the crowned Schiff base complexes (MnL¹Cl, CoL¹) exhibit a higher catalytic activity; the pseudo-first-order-rate (k_obs) for the PNPP hydrolysis catalyzed by the complex MnL¹Cl containing benzo-10-aza-crown ether is 1.04 × 10³ that of spontaneous hydrolysis of PNPP at pH = 7.00, [S] = 2.0×10⁻⁴ mol dm⁻³.     

氮杂冠醚或吗啉基取代的单Schiff碱配合物催化α-吡啶甲酸对硝基苯酯水解

两种含5-取代苯并-10-氮杂-15-冠-5的Schiff碱锰(III)、钴(II)配合物( , )及其吗啉基取代的类似物( , ) 用于催化α-吡啶甲酸对硝基苯酯(PNPP)水解。探讨了氮杂冠醚Schiff 碱配合物催化PNPP水解的动力学和机理;提出了配合物催化PNPP水解的动力学模型;考察了配合物结构、反应温度、缓冲溶液pH值等对PNPP水解反应的影响。结果表明,在25℃条件下随着缓冲溶液pH值的增大,催化PNPP水解速率提高;含取代苯并-10-氮杂-15-冠-5的Schiff碱配合物表现出更高的催化活性。根据阿累尼乌斯公式和不同温度下的表观一级常数求出水解反应的表观活化能。     

Studies on p-Nitrophenyl Picolinate Cleavage by Unsymmetrical Bis-Schiff Base Manganese(III) and Cobalt(II) Complexes in CTAB Surfactant Micellar Solution

The unsymmetrical bis-Schiff base manganese(III) and cobalt(II) complexes with either benzo-10-aza-crown ether pendants (MnL¹Cl, MnL²Cl) or morpholino pendant (MnL³Cl, CoL³) have been employed as models for hydrolase by studying the kinetics of their hydrolysis reactions with p-nitrophenyl picolinate (PNPP) in the buffered CTAB micellar solution. A kinetic model of PNPP cleavage catalyzed by these complexes is proposed. The effects of complex structures and reaction temperature on the rate of PNPP hydrolysis have been examined. All four complexes exhibit higher catalytic activity in the buffered CTAB micellar solution and the rate increases with pH of the buffered CTAB micellar solution under 25°C. The complexes containing a crown ether group exhibit higher catalytic activities than the free-crown analogues. The catalytic activity of manganese(III) complex is superiority over cobalt(II) complex in catalyzing hydrolysis of PNPP under the same ligand.     

p‐Nitrophenyl Picolinate Cleavage by Unsymmetrical Bis‐Schiff Base Manganese(III) and Cobalt(II) Complexes with Aza‐Crown Ether or Morpholino Pendants

The unsymmetrical bis‐Schiff base manganese(III) and cobalt(II) complexes with either benzo‐10‐aza‐crown ether pendants (MnL¹Cl, MnL²Cl) or morpholino pendant (MnL³Cl, CoL³) have been employed as models for hydrolase by studying the kinetics of their hydrolysis reactions with p‐nitrophenyl picolinate (PNPP). A kinetic model of PNPP cleavage catalyzed by these complexes is proposed. The effects of complex structures and reaction temperature on the rate of PNPP hydrolysis have been examined. All four complexes exhibit high catalytic activity and the rate increases with pH under 25°C. The complexes of ligands containing a crown ether group exhibit higher catalytic activities than the non‐crown analogues. The catalytic activity of the complexes follows the order Mn(III)>Co(II) under the same ligands.     

Catalytic epoxidation performance and dioxygen affinities of unsymmetrical Schiff base transition–metal complexes with pendant aza-crown or morpholino groups

Abstract  Unsymmetrical Schiff base Co^II complexes (CoL¹–CoL⁶) and Schiff base Mn^III complexes (MnL¹Cl–MnL⁶Cl) with pendant aza-crown or morpholino groups were synthesized according to the literature. The oxygen uptake of Schiff base Co^II complexes in MeOCH₂CH₂OMe solution was determined at different temperatures, and the equilibrium constants (KO₂) and thermodynamic parameters (∆H ⁰, ∆S ⁰) for oxygenation were calculated. The corresponding Mn^III complexes, MnL¹Cl–MnL⁶Cl, were employed to catalyze epoxidation of styrene at ambient temperature and pressures. The effects of crown ether on the modulation of O₂-binding capability and the catalytic oxidation of styrene are discussed. The results indicate that the dioxygen affinities of the Co^II complexes are much more enhanced by aza-crown pendant group than that by morpholino pendant group, and the O₂-binding capabilities of CoL¹–CoL³ with aza-crown pendant group can also be enhanced by adding alkali metal cations (Li⁺, Na⁺, and K⁺); similarly, the catalytic activities of the Mn^III complexes with aza-crown pendant group, MnL¹Cl–MnL³Cl, are higher than those of the Mn^III complexes with morpholino pendant group, MnL⁴Cl–MnL⁶Cl. Graphical abstracts   Catalytic epoxidation performance and dioxygen affinities of unsymmetrical Schiff base transition–metal complexes with pendant aza-crown or morpholino groups. Jian-zhang Li*, Bin Xu, Wei-dong Jiang Key Laboratory of Green and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Zigong, Sichuan 643000, People’s Republic of China Bo Zhou, Wei Zeng, Sheng-ying Qin Department of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, People’s Republic of China The oxygen uptake of Schiff base Co^II complexes in MeOCH₂CH₂OMe solution was determined at different temperatures, and the equilibrium constants (KO₂) and thermodynamic parameters (∆H ⁰, ∆S ⁰) for oxygenation were calculated. The corresponding MnIII complexes, MnL¹Cl-MnL⁶Cl, were employed to catalyze epoxidation of styrene at ambient temperature and pressures. The effects of crown ether on the modulation of O₂-binding capability and the catalytic oxidation of styrene are discussed.     

氮杂冠醚化双Schiff碱配合物催化羧酸酯水解的研究

将4种氮杂冠醚取代的双Schiff碱钴(H)、锰(m)配合物作为仿水解酶模型催化羧酸酯(PNPP)水解.考察了Schiff碱配合物中氮杂冠醚取代的位置、氮杂冠醚的数目对其仿水解酶性能的影响;探讨了Schiff配合物催化PNPP水解的动力学和机理;提出了配合物催化PNPP水解的动力学模型.结果表明,在25℃条件下随着缓冲溶液pH值的增大,配合物催化PNPP水解速率提高;四种氮杂冠醚取代的双Schiff碱配合物在催化PNPP水解反应中表现出良好的催化活性;氮杂冠醚3-取代的Schiff碱配合物CoL2的催化活性高于5-取代的Schiff碱配合物CoL1,含有2个氮杂冠醚的配合物CoL3的催化活性高于含有1个氮杂冠醚的配合物CoL2.     

PNPP Hydrolysis Catalyzed by Manganese(III) Complexes with Crowned Salicylaldimine Schiff Base Ligand

Four manganese(III) complexes (MnL¹Cl, MnL²Cl, MnL⁴₂Cl, MnL⁵₂Cl) with a crowned salicylaldimine Schiff base ligand have been synthesized and employed as models to mimic hydrolase in the hydrolysis of p-nitrophenyl picolinate (PNPP). The kinetics and mechanism of catalytic PNPP hydrolysis have been investigated. The kinetic mathematical model of PNPP cleavage catalyzed by these complexes has been proposed. The effects of the ligand structure and crown ether ring in complexes, and the reactive temperature on the rate of catalytic PNPP hydrolysis have been also examined. The results show that compared with the crown-free analogous MnL³Cl and MnL⁶₂Cl, the crowned Schiff base manganese(III) complexes, MnL¹Cl, MnL²Cl, MnL⁴₂Cl and MnL⁵₂Cl, exhibit more high catalytic activity, which follow the order: MnL¹Cl >MnL²Cl >MnL⁴₂Cl >MnL⁵₂Cl >MnL³Cl >MnL⁶₂Cl; the pseudo-first-order-rate (k_obs) for the PNPP hydrolysis catalyzed by the complex MnL¹Cl containing three crown ether rings is highest among six complexes and is 1.81 times that of MnL³Cl, 1.49 × 10³ times that of spontaneous hydrolysis of PNPP, respectively, at pH = 7.00, [S] = 2.0 × 10⁻⁴ mol dm⁻³.     

Synthesis and studies of Schiff base complexes with aza-crown ether or morpholino pendants as synthetic hydrolases for <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-nitrophenyl picolinate

Three symmetrical bis-Schiff bases with either benzo-10-aza-crown ether or morpholino pendants and their Mn(III) and Co(II) complexes have been synthesized and employed as models for hydrolase enzymes by studying the kinetics of their hydrolysis reactions with p-nitrophenyl picolinate (PNPP). A kinetic model of PNPP cleavage catalyzed by these complexes is proposed. The effects of complex structures and reaction temperature on the rate of PNPP hydrolysis have been examined. All four complexes exhibit high catalytic activity and the rate increases with pH. The complexes of ligands containing a crown ether group exhibit higher catalytic activities than the non-crown analogs, and the catalytic activity of the phenyl-bridged Schiff base complex is larger than that of ethyl-bridged analogue for the same substituents and metal.     

Cobalt(II) Schiff Base Complexes Bearing Aza Crown Ether Pendants as Synthetic Hydrolase Catalyzing PNPP Hydrolysis

Two Co^II complexes with aza crown ether substituted salicylaldimine Schiff base, CoL¹ ₂ and CoL² ₂, have been synthesized and employed as models to mimic hydrolase in catalytic hydrolysis of a carboxylic ester. The specific change of u.v.–vis. absorption spectra of the hydrolytic reactive systems has been observed, which indicates that key intermediates are formed by PNPP and Co^II complexes. The kinetics and the mechanism of PNPP hydrolysis have been investigated. The kinetic mathematical model for PNPP cleavage catalyzed by the Co^II complexes has been proposed. The results show that, compared with the crown-free analogous CoL³ ₂, the bis(aza crown ether)s Co^II complexes CoL¹ ₂ and CoL² ₂ exhibit high activity in the PNPP catalytic hydrolysis; the rate of the PNPP hydrolysis catalyzed by the complexes increases with the increase of pH of the buffer solution; the pseudo-first-order rate constants (k _ob) of PNPP hydrolysis catalyzed by the complexes is 1000 times more than that of spontaneous hydrolysis of PNPP.     

Synthesis,Oxygenation and Catalytic Epoxidation Performance of Salen and Salophen Transition-Metal Complexes with Aza-Crown or Morpholino Pendants

Co^II and Mn^III complexes with aza-crown or morpholino substituted Salen and Salophen ligands were synthesized starting from benzo-10-aza-15-crown-5 or morpholine. The saturated oxygen uptake of the Co^II complexes CoL¹–CoL⁴ in MeOCH₂CH₂OMe solution was determined at different temperatures. The equilibrium constant (KO₂) and thermodynamic parameters (H ⁰, S ⁰) for oxygenation were calculated. Meanwhile, the corresponding Mn^III complexes, MnL¹Cl–MnL⁴Cl, were employed as models of mimic mono-oxygenase to catalyze PhCH=CH₂ epoxidation at ambient temperature and pressures. The modulation of O₂-binding capabilities and catalytic oxidation performance by these pendant substituents in the complexes were investigated and compared with the parent complexes ML⁵(Msalen) and ML⁶(Msalophen). The results indicate that the dioxygen affinities and catalytic oxidation activities of these complexes have been much more enhanced by aza-crown pendants than by morpholino pendants. Moreover, the O₂-binding capabilities of bis(aza-crown ether) Co^II complexes, CoL¹ and CoL², would also be improved by adding alkali metal (Li⁺, Na⁺ and K⁺) cations to the system. Adding K⁺ shows the most significant enhancement of dioxygen affinity through its forming sandwich-type complexes with two aza-crown ethers of CoL¹ and CoL². Likewise, the bis(aza-crown ether) Mn^III complexes, MnL¹ and MnL², exhibit the best catalytic activity: the conversions of PhCH=CH₂ attain 76.6, 79.5% respectively.     

Studies on PNPP Hydrolysis Catalyzed by Schiff Base Cobalt（Ⅱ） Complexes

Two cobalt（Ⅱ） complexes of the Schiff base with morpholino or aza-crown ether pendants, CoL^1 and CoL^2, as mimic hydrolytic metalloenzyme, were used in catalytic hydrolysis of carboxylic ester （PNPP）. The analysis of specific absorption spectra of the hydrolytic reaction systems indicates that key intermediates, made up of PNPP and Co（Ⅱ） complexes, have been formed in reaction processes of the PNPP catalytic hydrolysis. The mechanism of PNPP catalytic hydrolysis has been proposed based on the analytic result of specific absorption spectrum. A kinetic mathematical model, applied to the calculation of the kinetic parameter of PNPP catalytic hydrolysis, has been established based on the mechanism proposed. The acid effect of buffer solution, structural effect of the complexes, and effect of temperature on the rate of PNPP hydrolysis catalyzed by the complexes have been also discussed.     

Hydrolysis kinetics of p-nitrophenylpicolinate catalyzed by schiff base Mn(III) complexes in Gemini 16-2-16 micellar solutiony

Two mono-Schiff base Mn(III) complexes (MnL₂Cl, L=L¹ and L²) were synthesized and employed as artificial hydrolases in catalyzing the hydrolysis of p-nitrophenylpicolinate (PNPP) in Gemini 16-2-16 micellar solution. The effect of different micelles and their complex structures on the catalytic hydrolysis of PNPP is discussed in detail. The observations showed that MnL₂²Cl exhibited higher catalytic activity over MnL₁²Cl under a comparable condition, which confirmed that an open active centre is essential for modulating the activities of the two enzyme mimics. Moreover, under the conditions employed, hydrolytic rates of PNPP induced by these Mn(III) complexes were faster in Gemini 16-2-16 micelles than that in the micellar solution of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), a conventional analogue of Gemini 16-2-16. Electronic Supplementary Material  Supplementary material is available for this article at and is accessible for authorized users.     

Reactivity of Schiff Base Manganese(III) Complexes with Different Pendants toward the Hydrolysis of p‐Nitrophenyl Picolinate

This paper describes the catalytic performance of two manganese(III) complexes with mono‐Schiff base ligands as artificial hydrolases towards the hydrolysis of p‐nitrophenyl picolinate (PNPP). Observations reveal that the one complex (MnL₂²Cl) containing morpholine pendants exhibits 1.2–1.7 fold kinetic advantage over the other one (MnL₂¹Cl) containing benzoaza‐15‐crown‐5 group. Especially, optimum molecule structures using a Gaussian 03 software confirm that MnL₂²Cl indeed possesses a relatively open linked site for the approaching of PNPP, resulting in higher efficiency due to a convenient association between substrate (PNPP) and MnL₂²Cl. In addition, the steric hindrance of two pendants, i.e., benzoaza‐15‐crown‐5 and morpholine, may be a main influencing factor for tuning catalytic activities of the synthesized Mn(III) catalysts. Both Mn(III) catalysts used here were found to have fine tolerance to the operated temperature and pH. Related kinetic and thermodynamic analyses were also given to demonstrate their structure‐activity relationships (SAR) of both catalysts used.     

PNPP Cleavage Catalyzed by Schiff Base Mn(III) Complexes Containing Polyether Side Chains in CTAB Micellar Solutions

Two Schiff base Mn(III) complexes containing polyether side chain were synthesized and characterized. The catalytic hydrolysis of p‐nitrophenyl picolinate (PNPP) by the two complexes in the buffered CTAB micellar solution in the pH range of 6.60–8.20 was investigated kinetically in this study. The influences of acidity, temperature, and structure of complex on the catalytic cleavage of PNPP were also studied. The mechanism of PNPP hydrolysis catalyzed by Schiff base manganese(III) complexes in CTAB micellar solution was proposed. The relative kinetic and thermodynamic parameters were determined. Comparied with the pseudo‐first‐order rate constant (k ₀) of PNPP spontaneous hydrolysis in water, the pseudo‐first‐order rate constants (k _obsd) of PNPP catalytic hydrolysis are 1.93×10³ fold for MnL¹ ₂Cl and 1.06×10³ fold for MnL² ₂Cl in CTAB micellar solution at pH=7.00, T=25°C, and [S]=2.0×10^?4mol · dm^?3, respectively. Furthermore, comparing the k _obsd of PNPP catalytic hydrolysis by metallomicelles with that of PNPP hydrolysis catalyzed only by metal complexes or CTAB micelle at the above‐mentioned condition, metallomicelles of MnL₂(L=L¹, L²) Cl/CTAB exhibit notable catalytic activities for promoting PNPP hydrolysis, and MnL¹ ₂Cl/CTAB system is superior in promoting cleavage of PNPP relative to MnL² ₂Cl/CTAB system under the same experimental conditions. The results indicate that the rate of PNPP catalytic cleavage is influenced by the structures of the two complexes, the acidity of reaction systems, and the solubilization of PNPP in CTAB micelles.     

Dioxygen affinities of Schiff base cobalt(II) complexes with aza-crown or morpholino pendants

Abstract  

Schiff base Co(II) complexes, CoL₂¹–CoL₂⁶ with aza-crown or morpholino pendants were synthesized. The oxygenation constants (KO₂) of these complexes in MeOCH₂CH₂OMe solution were measured over the range of −5 to 25 °C, and the thermodynamic parameters (∆H ⁰, ∆S ⁰) for oxygenation were calculated based on these KO₂ values. The effects of different substituents on the Schiff base ligand with respect to the modulation of O₂-binding capability were explored. The results indicate that the dioxygen affinities of the Co(II) complexes are much more enhanced by aza-crown pendants than that by morpholino pendants, and the O₂-binding capabilities of the aza-crown pendants complexes can also be enhanced by adding Na⁺ cations.     

Cobalt（Ⅱ） Salen Complex with Two Aza-crown Pendants and Its Analogues as Synthetic Oxygen Carriers

Salen with two aza‐crown ether pendants H₂L¹ and its analogues H₂L^2‐H₂L⁴ were successfully synthesized starting from benzo‐10‐aza‐15crown‐5 (BN15C5) or morpholine. Their structures were characterized by IR, MS, ¹H NMR and elemental analysis, and were confirmed by X‐ray diffraction analysis of H₂L¹. Moreover, the saturated oxygen uptake of their cobalt(II) complexes CoL^1‐CoL⁴ in diethyleneglycol dimethyl ether was determined at different temperature. The oxygenation contants (K_O2 ) and thermodynamic parameters (ΔH° and ΔS°) were calculated. The modulation of O₂‐binding capabilities by pendant substituents were investigated as compared with the parent Schiff base complex CoL⁵ (CoSalen). The results indicate that the dioxygen affinities of CoL have been much more enhanced by aza‐crown pendants than that by morpholino pendants, and the O₂‐binding capabilities of CoL¹ and CoL² with aza‐crown pendants would also be enhanced by adding alkali metal cations.     

Dioxygen affinities and catalytic epoxidation performance of mono-Schiff base transition-metal complexes with aza-crown or morpholino pendants

Mono-Schiff base Co^II complexes, CoL ₂ ¹ –CoL ₂ ⁶ with aza-crown or morpholino pendants were synthesized. The O₂ uptake of these complexes in MeOCH₂CH₂OMe solution was determined at different temperatures, and the equilibrium constants (KO₂) and thermodynamic parameters (ΔH ⁰, ΔS ⁰) for oxygenation were calculated. The corresponding Mn^III complexes, MnL ₂ ¹ Cl–MnL ₂ ⁶ Cl, were employed to catalyze epoxidation of styrene at ambient temperature and pressures. Crown ether effects on the modulation of O₂-binding capability and the catalytic oxidation of styrene are discussed. The results indicate that the dioxygen affinities of the Co^II complexes are much more enhanced by aza-crown pendants than that by morpholino pendants, and the O₂-binding capabilities of CoL ₂ ¹ –CoL ₂ ³ with aza-crown pendants can also be enhanced by adding alkali metal (Li⁺, Na⁺ and K⁺) cations; similarly, the catalytic activities of the Mn^III complexes with aza-crown pendants, MnL ₂ ¹ Cl–MnL ₂ ³ Cl, are higher than those of the Mn^III complexes with morpholino pendants, MnL ₂ ⁴ Cl–MnL ₂ ⁶ Cl.     

Synthesis and catalytic performance of mono-Schiff base manganese(III) complexes with aza-crown or morpholino pendants

Abstract  

Mono-Schiff base Mn(III) complexes of general formula MnL₂Cl, with pendant aza-crown or morpholino substituents, have been synthesized and investigated as catalysts for the epoxidation of styrene at ambient temperature and pressure. The highest conversion yield of styrene and selectivity for epoxide were 40 and 96%, respectively. These complexes have been also studied as catalysts for the aerobic oxidation of p-xylene to p-toluic acid. The effects of the crown ether group on the catalytic properties of the complexes are discussed. The oxidation of p-xylene to p-toluic acid with air at 120 °C under normal pressure proceeded efficiently in the presence of the aza-crown ether substituted complexes. Significant selectivity for p-toluic acid (up to ~87%) and conversion of p-xylene (up to ~30%) were obtained.     

Studies on Schiff Base Complexes with Aza-Crown Ether Pendants as Synthetic Hydrolases for p-Nitrophenyl Picolinate in Brij35 Surfactant Micellar Solution

Schiff base complexes with aza-crown ether pendants have been synthesized and employed as models for hydrolase enzymes by studying the kinetics of their hydrolysis reactions with p-nitrophenyl picolinate (PNPP) in Brij35 surfactant micellar solution. A kinetic model of PNPP cleavage catalyzed by these complexes is proposed. The effects of complex structures and reaction temperature on the rate of catalytic PNPP hydrolysis have also been examined. The rate increases with pH of the buffered Brij35 micellar solution under 25°C; all four complexes exhibited high activity in the catalytic PNPP hydrolysis. The catalytic activity of the phenyl-bridged Schiff base complex is larger than that of ethyl-bridged Schiff base complex for the same substituent and metal. The catalytic activity of manganese(III) complex is superior over cobalt(II) complex in catalyzing hydrolysis of PNPP under the same ligand. The pseudo-first-order rate for PNPP hydrolysis catalyzed by CoL¹ containing aza-crown ether is 2.96 × 10⁴ times that of spontaneous hydrolysis of PNPP in Brij35 surfactant micellar solution at pH = 7.60, [S] = 2.0 × 10^?4 mol dm^?3.     

Studies on PNPP Hydrolysis Catalyzed by Schiff Base Cobalt（Ⅱ） Complexes Containing Benzoaza-15-crown-5

Three novel Schiff base cobalt（Ⅱ） complexes containing benzoaza-15-crown-5, CoL^1, CoL^2 and CoL^3 were synthesized and characterized, and these complexes were used in catalytic hydrolysis of carboxylic ester （PNPP, p-nitrophenyl picolinate） as mimic hydrolytic metalloenzyme. The analysis of specific absorption spectra of the hydrolytic reaction systems indicated that the catalytic hydrolysis involved the key intermediates formed by PNPP with cobalt（Ⅱ） complexes. The CoL^3 bearing the electron withdrawing group shows better catalytic activity due to its stabilization effect on active species MLS^-. The catalytic mechanism of PNPP hydrolysis was also proposed. The kinetic parameter of PNPP catalytic hydrolysis has been calculated and the activation energy for the catalytic hydrolysis is 43.69, 39.76 and 35.44 kJ·mol^-1, respectively.