Synthesis and characterization of new 13 and 14-membered macrocycles and their transition metal complexes

Two new macrocyclic ligands 1,4,7,9,12-pentaaza-10,11-dioxo-8,9,12,13-bis-(1-oxo-3-thio-2-hydropyrimidine)-trideca-7,13-diene, (L¹) and 1,4,7,9,12-pentaaza-10,12-dioxo-8,9,13,14-bis-(1-oxo-3-thio-2-hydropyrimidine)-tetradeca-7,14-diene, (L²) and their complexes with Cr^III, Mn^II, Fe^III, Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II and Zn^II have been synthesized, and characterized by elemental analysis, i.r., ¹H-n.m.r., e.p.r., u.v.–vis. spectroscopy, magnetic susceptibility and conductance measurements. The conductivity measurements suggest that the complexes of divalent metal ions are 1:1 electrolytes whereas the trivalent metal ions are non-electrolytes. On the basis of electronic spectra and magnetic moment measurements the Cr^III and Fe^III complexes are octahedral, while the divalent metal complexes are tetrahedral except for the Ni^II and Cu^II complexes which are proposed to have square planar geometry. All the ligands and their complexes have been screened against gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and gram-negative bacteria E. coli. The results show that they inhibit the growth of bacteria.     

Complexes of 1-isonicotinoyl-4-benzoyl-3-thiosemicarbazide with manganese(II), iron(III), chromium(III), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II)

1-Isonicotinoyl-4-benzoyl-3-thiosemicarbazide (IBtsc) and its Cr^III, Mn^II, Fe^III, Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II and Zn^II complexes have been prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility measurements, u.v.–vis., i.r., n.m.r. and FAB mass spectral data. The room temperature e.s.r. spectra of the Cr^III, Fe^III and Cu^II complexes yield values, characteristic of octahedral, tetrahedral and square-planar complexes, respectively. The Mössbauer spectra of [Fe(IBtsc-H)Cl₂] at room temperature and at 78 K suggest the presence of high-spin Fe^III. The Ni^II, Cr^III and Cu^II complexes show semiconducting behaviour in the solid state, but the Zn^II complex is an insulator at room temperature. IBtsc and its soluble complexes have been screened against several bacteria, fungi and tumour cell lines.     

Ambidenticity of a tridentate oxygen-nitrogen donor towards bivalent and trivalent transition metal ions

Summary N-salicylidene anthranilamide (H₂SAA) and its Cr^III, Mn^II, Fe^III, Co^II, Ni^II and Cu^II complexes were prepared and characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic data. H₂SAA enolizes to give a dibasic ONO donor set in the divalent metal complexes. It also binds to the trivalent metal ions in a nonenolized form using a monobasic ONN donor set. Co^II is oxidized to Co^III during complexation. Octahedral geometries are proposed for Cr^III, Mn^II, Fe^III and Co^III complexes, while square planar geometries are suggested for the Ni^II and Cu^II complexes. Phenoxide bridging in the Cr^III and Fe^III complexes and enoxide bridging in the Ni^II and Cu^II complexes is proposed.     

Ligational behaviour of biacetylmonoxime nicotinoyl hydrazone (H2BMNH) towards transition metal ions

Summary The synthesis and characterization of Mn^II, Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II, Zn^II, Cd^II UO ₂ ²⁺ , Cr^III and Fe^III complexes of biacetylmonoxime nicotinoyl hydrazone (H₂BMNH) are reported. Elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic moment and spectral (i.r., visible and n.m.r.) measurements have been used to characterize the complexes. I.r. spectral data show that the ligand behaves in a bidentate and/or tridentate manner. An octahedral structure is proposed for the Mn^II, Ni^II, Cr^III and Fe^III complexes, while a square-planar structure is proposed for both Co^II and Cu^II complexes on the basis of magnetic and spectral measurements.     

Ligational behaviour of two biologically active N−S donors towards cobalt(III), iron(III), iron(II) and rhodium(III)

Summary The chelating behaviour of two biologically active ligands, pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde(4-phenyl) thiosemicarbazone(L₁H) and pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone(LH), towards Fe^III, Co^III, Fe^II and Rh^III has been investigated. The ligands act as tridentate N–N–S donors, resulting in the formation of bis-chelate complexes of the type M^III(A)₂X·nH₂O (A=L₁ or L; X=Cl, ClO₄; M=Co^III, Rh^III, Fe^III), Fe^II(L₁H)₂SO₄·2H₂O and Fe^II(L₁)₂·H₂O. Biological activity of the ligands and the metal complexes in the form ofin vitro antibacterial activities towardsE. coli has been evaluated and the possible reasons for enhancement of the activity of ligands on coordination to metal ion is discussed.     

Trinuclear Cyanido-Bridged [Cr2Fe] Complexes: To Be or not to Be a Single-Molecule Magnet,a Matter of Straightness

Trinuclear systems of formula [{Cr(L^N3O2Ph)(CN)₂}₂M(H₂L^N3O2R)] (M=Mn^II and Fe^II, L^N3O2R stands for pentadentate ligands) were prepared in order to assess the influence of the bending of the apical M−N≡C linkages on the magnetic anisotropy of the Fe^II derivatives and in turn on their Single-Molecule Magnet (SMM) behaviors. The cyanido-bridged [Cr₂M] derivatives were obtained by assembling trans-dicyanido Cr^III complex [Cr(L^N3O2Ph)(CN)₂]⁻ and divalent pentagonal bipyramid complexes [M^II(H₂L^N3O2R)]²⁺ with various R substituents (R=NH₂, cyclohexyl, S,S-mandelic) imparting different steric demand to the central moiety of the complexes. A comparative examination of the structural and magnetic properties showed an obvious effect of the deviation from straightness of the M−N≡C alignment on the slow relaxation of the magnetization exhibited by the [Cr₂Fe] complexes. Theoretical calculations have highlighted important effects of the bending of the apical C−N−Fe linkages on both the magnetic anisotropy of the Fe^II center and the exchange interactions with the Cr^III units.     

Transition metal complexes derived from N-isonicotinamido-N′-benzoylthiocarbamide (H2IBTC)

Summary The synthesis and characterization of Cr^III, Mn^II, Fe^III, Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II, Zn^II, Cd^II and UO _inf2 ^sup2+ complexes of N-isonicotinamido-_N-benzoylthiocarbamide (H₂IBTC) are reported. I.r. spectral data show that the ligand behaves in a bidentate, tridentate and/or tetradentate manner. Different stereochemistries are proposed for Cr^III, Mn^II, Fe^III, Co^II, Ni^II and Cu^II complexes on the basis of spectral and magnetic studies. The i.r. data indicate that the carbonyl oxygen of the benzoyl moiety is the backbone of chelation in most complexes.     

Synthesis, characterization, catalytic, electrochemical and thermal properties of tetradentate Schiff base complexes

In this study, the Schiff base ligands H₂L¹–H₂L³ and their Cu^II, Co^II, Ni^II, Fe^III Ru^III and VO^IV complexes have been prepared and characterized by spectroscopic and analytical techniques. All the complexes are mononuclear. Keto-enol tautomeric forms of the ligands have been investigated in polar and apolar solvents. The ligands favor the keto-form in the C₇H₈ and C₆H₁₄. The C–C coupling reaction of the 2,6-di-t-butylphenol has been investigated by the Co^II and Cu^II complexes. Thermal properties of the complexes have been assessed using thermal techniques and similar properties were found. In the Fe^III and Ru^III complexes, firstly, the coordinated water molecule is lost from the complex; in the second step, the chloride ion leaves the molecule in the 300–350 °C temperature range. Finally, the complexes decompose to the appropriate metal oxide at the higher temperature ranges. The electrochemical properties of the complexes have been studied in the two different solvents (DMF and CH₃CN).     

Chromium(III), manganese(II), iron(III), cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes with a pentadentate, 15-membered new macrocyclic ligand

Complexes of Cr^III, Mn^II, Fe^III, Co^II, Ni^II and Cu^II containing a macrocyclic pentadentate nitrogen–sulphur donor ligand have been prepared via reaction of a pentadentate ligand (N₃S₂) with transition metal ions. The N₃S₂ ligand was prepared by [1 + 1] condensation of 2,6-diacetylpyridine with 1,2-di(o-aminophenylthio(ethane. The structures of the complexes have been elucidated by elemental analyses, molar conductance, magnetic susceptibility measurements, i.r., electronic and e.p.r. spectral studies. The complexes are of the high spin type and are six-coordinate.     

Mono- and binuclear Schiff base complexes derived from glycine, 3-acetylpyridine and transition metal ions

Binuclear Schiff base complexes derived from glycine (Gly) and 3-acetylpyridine (3-APy) in the presence of M(OAc)₂ [M = Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II, Zn^II and Cd^II] have been synthesized. The role of pH in promoting the condensation of glycine and 3-acetylpyridine, as well as the substitution of acetates by hydroxide ion, has been discussed. Also, the reaction of glycine with 3-acetylpyridine in the presence of MCl₂ [M = Co^II and Ni^II] and MCl₃ [M = Fe^III and Cr^III] yields mono- and/or binuclear complexes containing both of glycine and 3-acetylpyridine without condensation. Both types of complex were isolated and characterized by chemical analysis, conductance, spectral (u.v.–vis., i.r., and ¹H-n.m.r.), magnetic and thermal measurements.     

New complexes of iron(III), cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) with 2-phenyl-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxalidene-2-aminophenol

Summary Fe^III, Co^II, Ni^II and Cu^II complexes of a new Schiff base, 2-phenyl-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxalidene-2-aminophenol (PTCAP), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductance and magnetic susceptibility measurements, and by u.v.-vis., i.r. and e.p.r. spectral observations. The studies indicate an octahedral structure for the complexes with the general formula [ML₂] (M = Co^II, Ni^II or Cu^II.; L = PTCAP) or [M′(OH)L₂] (M′ = Fe^III). The i.r. spectra suggest that the ligand acts as a tridentate (NNO) donor towards Co^II, Ni^II and Cu^II, and, in the Fe^III complex, one of the two ligand molecules acts as a bidentate (NO) donor and the other as a tridentate donor. The M?ssbauer spectrum of the Fe^III complex suggests the presence of a spin equilibrium at room temperature. Cyclic voltammograms are also recorded for the Cu^II and Fe^III complexes.     

Isonitrosoacetylacetone dithiosemicarbazone complexes of some first row transition metals

Summary Complexes of the potentially tetradentate ligand isonitroso-acetylacetone dithiosemicarbazone (inbtH₂) of formulae [Ti(inbtH₂)Cl₂]Cl₂, [M(inbt)], where M = V^IV O, Mn^II, Ni^II or Zn^II, [M(inbtH₂)X₂], where M = Co^II and X = Cl, or M = Ni^II and X = Cl, Br or I, and [M(inbtH₂)Cl₂]Cl, where M = Cr^III or Fe^III, have been prepared and characterized by physico-chemical and spectroscopic methods. In all the compounds the metal is coordinated by the thiocarbonyl sulphur and imine nitrogen, as revealed by i.r. studies. The n.m.r. spectra of the complexes of Ni^II and Zn^II confirm coordination through nitrogen. Possible structures for the complexes are proposed. The Mössbauer spectrum of the Fe^III complex is discussed.     

Coordination chemistry and biological activity of two tridentate ONS and NNS Schiff bases derived from S-benzyldithiocarbazate

Two tridentate Schiff bases having ONS and NNS donor sequences were prepared by condensing S-benzyldithiocarbazate (NH₂NHCSSCH₂Ph) (SBDTC) with pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde and salicylaldehyde, respectively. Complexes of these ligands with Ni^II, Zn^II, Cr^III, Co^II, Cu^II, and Sn^II were studied and characterized by elemental analyses and various physico-chemical techniques. Ni^II, Cu^II, Zn^II and Sn^II complexes were four-coordinate while the Cr^III, Sr^III and Co^III complexes were six-coordinate. The ONS Schiff base was moderately active against leukemia, while its zinc, antimony and cobalt complexes were strongly active against leukemic cells with DC₅₀ = 0.35–5.00.     

Synthesis and characterization of new aluminium and gallium heteropoly complexes with chromium,iron, cobalt or coppercentred undecatungstate ligand

Summary Eight aluminium and gallium heteropoly undecatungstometalate complexes of general formula K_n[M(H₂O)-XW₁₁O₃₉]·nH₂O, where M=Al^III, Ga^III, and X=Cr^III, Fe^III, Co^II or Cu^II, have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, cation exchange i.r., u.v., x-ray powder diffraction and by thermal analyis. The compounds are stable in acidic solution. I.r., u.v. spectra and x-ray diffraction studies show that the structure of the compounds derives from the Keggin structure. Their thermostability is higher than that of the homologous dodecatungstometalates.     

Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Some Transition Metal cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadiensemicarbazone Complexes

The synthesis and characterization of some transition metal cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadiensemicarbazone (CDOSC) complexes are reported. The ligand CDOSC yields: [ML₂ Cl₂] and [ML₂ Cl₂] Cl type complexes, where M = Cr^III, Mn^II, Fe^III, Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II, Zn^II, Cd^II and Hg^II, L = CDOSC. Structures of the complexes were determined using elemental analysis, molar conductivity, magnetic measurements, i.r. and electronic, as well as n.m.r spectra. CDOSC acts as a bidentate ligand in all the complexes. All the newly synthesized metal complexes, as well as the ligand, were screened for their antibacterial activity. All the complexes exhibit strong inhibitory action against Gram (+) bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Gram (−) bacteria Escherichia coli. The antibacterial activities of the complexes are stronger than those of the ligand CDOSC itself.     

Magnetic and spectroscopic studies of bimetalliciso-propoxides of later 3d metals with aluminium

Summary The structures of the volatile bimetalliciso-propoxides of later 3d metals with the general formula, [M{Al(OPr-i)4}_n] where M=Cr^III, Mn^II, Fe^III, Co^II, Ni^II and Cu^II have been investigated by visible reflectance and electron spin resonance spectroscopy as well as magnetic measurements.     

Characterisation of the complexes of VIVO,CrIII, FeIII,CoIII, NiII and CuII with phenanthrenequinone monoxime

Summary Coordination complexes of phenanthrenequinone monoxime with V^IVO, Cr^III, Fe^III, Ni^II or Cu^II have been synthesised and characterized by magnetic moment, i.r., and thermogravimetric analysis, and electronic and electron spin resonance spectral studies.     

Preparation of heterodinuclear complexes with phenol-based compartmental ligands containing hexa- and tetradentate coordination sites

A series of mono- and heterodinuclear complexes of type MLⁿH₂ and MLⁿM′ where M = Co^III, Cr^III, Zn^II and M′ = Cu^II, Zn^II have been synthesized and characterized. The non-macrocyclic ligands LⁿH₄ contain two geometrically distinct compartments, hexa- (N₄O₂) and tetradentate (O₄) compartments which are bridged by phenolic oxygen atoms. The dinuclear complexes were prepared in stepwise reactions. The non-macrocyclic ligand showed a site specificity of metal ions upon the synthetic procedure. The results obtained reveals that in case of using ligand L²H₄ only an isomer (trans-pyridines and cis-phenolates) among three possible geometrical isomers is formed. The metal site scrambling in the prepared complexes were not also observed in the reaction conditions used. The crystal structure of [Cr^IIIL²H₂]ClO₄ was determined and discussed.     

Magnetic exchange coupling in transition metal complexes with bidentate bridging ligands: a quantum chemical study

The exchange coupling constants (J) were calculated and the spin density distributions were analyzed in the B3LYP/TZV approximation for the complex anions [L₂M(1)^IIILM(2)^IIL₂] ⁿ⁻, where L is ligand (L is oxalate, oxamide, dithiooxamide, hydroxamate) and M(1) and M(2) are atoms of the tri- and divalent 3d-transition metals, respectively, and n- is the charge of the anion. The largest J values were found for the complexes formed by the Cr^III-Ni^II and Cr^III-Co^II pairs with the dithiooxamide ligands. Differences between the calculated and experimental J values are at most a few cm⁻¹.     

Preparation and Characterization of Dinuclear Chromium(III) Complexes of a Hexadentate Tetraaza‐Dithiophenolate Ligand

The ability of the tetraaza‐dithiophenolate ligand H₂L² (H₂L² = N,N′‐Bis‐[2‐thio‐3‐aminomethyl‐5‐tert‐butyl‐benzyl]propane‐1,3‐diamine) to form dinuclear chromium(III) complexes has been examined. Reaction of Cr^IICl₂ with H₂L² in methanol in the presence of base followed by air‐oxidation afforded cis,cis‐[(L²)Cr^III₂(μ‐OH)(Cl)₂]⁺ ( 1a ) and trans,trans‐[(L²)Cr^III₂(μ‐OH)(Cl)₂]⁺ ( 1b ). Both compounds contain a confacial bioctahedral N₂ClCr^III(μ‐SR)₂(μ‐OH)Cr^IIIClN₂ core. The isomers differ in the mutual orientation of the coligands and the conformation of the supporting ligand. In 1a both Cl^? ligands are cis to the bridging OH function. In 1b they are in trans‐positions. Reaction of the hydroxo‐bridged complexes with HCl yielded the chloro‐bridged cations cis,cis‐[(L²)Cr^III₂(μ‐Cl)(Cl)₂]⁺ ( 2a ) and trans,trans‐[(L²)Cr^III₂(μ‐Cl)(Cl)₂]Cl ( 2b ), respectively. These bridge substitutions proceed with retention of the structures of the parent complexes 1a and 1b .