A novel one‐dimensional metal–organic framework with a μ‐cyanido‐argentate group: catena‐poly[[(5,5′‐dimethyl‐2,2′‐bipyridyl‐κ2N,N′)silver(I)]‐μ‐cyanido‐κ2N:C]

The design and synthesis of metal coordination and supramolecular frameworks containing N‐donor ligands and dicyanidoargentate units is of interest due to their potential applications in the fields of molecular magnetism, catalysis, nonlinear optics and luminescence. In the design and synthesis of extended frameworks, supramolecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, π–π stacking and van der Waals interactions, have been exploited for molecular recognition associated with biological activity and for the engineering of molecular solids.The title compound, [Ag(CN)(C₁₂H₁₂N₂)]_n, crystallizes with the Ag^I cation on a twofold axis, half a cyanide ligand disordered about a centre of inversion and half a twofold‐symmetric 5,5′‐dimethyl‐2,2′‐bipyridine (5,5′‐dmbpy) ligand in the asymmetric unit. Each Ag^I cation exhibits a distorted tetrahedral geometry; the coordination environment comprises one C(N) atom and one N(C) atom from substitutionally disordered cyanide bridging ligands, and two N atoms from a bidentate chelating 5,5′‐dmbpy ligand. The cyanide ligand links adjacent Ag^I cations to generate a one‐dimensional zigzag chain. These chains are linked together via weak nonclassical intermolecular interactions, generating a two‐dimensional supramolecular network.     

Catalytic and biological valorization of a supramolecular mononuclear copper complex based 4‐aminopyridine

Hydrothermal reaction of copper bromide with 4‐aminopyridine in DMF solution yields a new mononuclear copper complex [Cu(C₅H₆N₂)₄]2Br.2(C₃H₇NO) abbreviated Cu‐4AP‐Br . The product was characterized, structurally, by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis and, thermally, by DSC‐ATG measurement. The inorganic–organic hybrid compound Cu‐4AP‐Br crystallizes in the centrosymmetric space group Pbcn, exhibiting a supramolecular network. Simultaneous DSC‐ATG analysis shows that this compound remains stable up to 100 °C and then performs a successive decompositions accompanied with endothermic peaks. The complex Cu‐4AP‐Br was applied as a catalyst in the Heck coupling reaction under ultrasonic irradiation in various reaction conditions. The yields, obtained for a short period of time, allow us to consider this complex, generating selectivity on the external position of styrene with a preference of the trans form over cis, as an excellent catalyst for this type of reaction. Interestingly, Cu‐4AP‐Br displayed important antibacterial (Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative) and antioxidant activities (β‐carotene bleaching inhibition, scavenging effect on DPPH free radical, and reducing power).     

A new lumazine peptide penilumamide E from the fungus Aspergillus terreus

A new rare lumazine peptide, penilumamide E (1), together with 13 known compounds (2–14) were isolated from the fungus Aspergillus terreus. Their structures were identified by spectroscopic techniques. The relative configuration of 1 was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Compound 10 exhibited antimalarial activity against Plasmodium falciparum with IC₅₀ values of 2.83 μg/mL. Compounds 4 and 6 showed weak cytotoxicity against cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) cell lines. In addition, 4 and 11 exhibited weak cytotoxicity against human hepatoma cell line.     

Spin canting and metamagnetism in 2D and 3D cobalt(II) coordination networks with alternating double end-on and double end-to-end azido bridges

By employing an N,N'-ditopic spacer 2-aminopyrazine (ampyz), two-dimensional (2D) (1) and three-dimensional (3D) (2) azido-bridged cobalt(II) coordination networks with the identical formula [Co(N(3))(2)(ampyz)](n) have been synthesized and characterized structurally and magnetically. Compound 1 was prepared by the layer diffusion method in ambient temperature and crystallized in the high symmetric space group Immm. The 2D square-grid structure of 1 contains the perfect symmetric linear of alternating double end-on (EO) and double end-to-end (EE) azido-bridged Co(II) chains which are linked together by an ampyz spacer in trans-arrangement. The intralayer π-π stacking interactions among ampyz spacers additionally stabilize this layer. The adjacent 2D layers are assembled by the intermolecular hydrogen bonding between the NH(2) of the ampyz and the EE azido ligands building a 3D structure. Compound 2 was prepared by a hydrothermal technique and shows a 3D framework containing a zigzag chain of similarly alternating double EO and double EE azido-bridged Co(II) center. In contrast, this chain is linked by two ampyz spacers in cis-fashion giving rise to a 3D structure. The magnetic investigation of 1 shows the coexistence of a big spin canting angle and metamagnetism having magnetic ordering at 10 K, whereas the magnetic behavior of 2 simply exhibits spin-canted antiferromagnetism below T(N) of 16 K.     

Chemical constituents and cytotoxic activity from the wood-decaying fungus Xylaria sp. SWUF08-37

Abstract

A new cyclic pentapeptide, pentaminolarin (1), and a new cytochalasin, xylochalasin (2), along with thirteen known compounds (3–15) were isolated from the wood-decaying fungus Xylaria sp. SWUF08-37. The absolute configurations of 1 were determined by a combination of Marfey’s method and TDDFT ECD calculation and the absolute configurations of 2 were established by TDDFT ECD calculation. Compound 12 showed moderate cytotoxicity against HeLa (IC₅₀?=?19.60?µg/mL), HT29 (IC₅₀?=?17.31?µg/mL), HCT116 (IC₅₀?=?14.28?µg/mL), MCF-7 (IC₅₀?=?15.38?µg/mL), and Vero (IC₅₀?=?24.97?µg/mL) cell lines by MTT assay. Compounds 1 and 2 showed slight cytotoxicity against all tested cancer cell lines.     

Structural diversity and magnetic properties in 1D and 2D azido-bridged cobalt(II) complexes with 1,2-bis(2-pyridyl)ethylene

By utilizing a flexible co-ligand 1,2-bis(2-pyridyl)ethylene (2,2'-bpe), two new azido-bridged cobalt(II) complexes with the formulae [Co?(N?)?(OH?)?(2,2'-bpe)?](n)(2,2'-bpe)(n) (1) and [Co(N?)?(2,2'-bpe)?](n) (2) have been synthesized and structurally characterized. Compound 1 shows an uncommon 1D chain comprised of double EO azido bridged five- and six-coordinated Co(II) geometries in a unique (-5-5-6-)(n) sequence of the coordination number. The 2,2'-bpe acts as a terminal co-ligand and an uncoordinated molecule in the crystal lattice. Moreover the adjacent 1D chain is assembled by C-Hπ interactions and the intermolecular hydrogen bonding between uncoordinated 2,2'-bpe and coordinated water molecules building a 2D layer. Whereas, compound 2 is a 2D coordination network containing the alternating double EO and double EE bridging modes of azides and ditopic 2,2'-bpe bridges. The magnetic investigation of 1 reveals dominant intra-chain ferromagnetic interactions, with the double EO azide-bridge and weak inter-chain antiferromagnetic interactions, with overall metamagnetic behaviour, having magnetic ordering at 6 K. The magnetic behaviour of 2 shows spin-canted antiferromagnetism below a T(N) of 12 K.