Why the addition of neutral oxygen donor groups promotes selectivity for larger metal ions

Abstract

The origin of selectivity enhancement for large metal ions that occurs on the addition of neutral oxygen donors to existing ligands in such a way as to form additional five-membered chelate rings is analyzed in terms of inductive and steric effects. Molecular mechanics calculations are used to examine the degree of strain that develops in five-membered, aliphatic chelate rings of ethers and amines as a function of the size and charge of the metal ion. Although five-membered chelate rings that contain saturated neutral oxygen donors are found to exhibit an inherent steric preference for large metal ions, experimental evidence suggests that for the majority of cases where enhanced selectivity for larger metal ions has been observed after the addition of neutral oxygen donors, the selectivity enhancement is largely the result of steric and inductive changes to other donor groups in the ligand, e.g. amines, rather than the result of increasing the denticity of the ligand.     

Novel complexes of zirconium and uranium derived from bifunctional azodyes donor ligands containing hydrogen bonds

Novel complexes of zirconium(IV) and uranium(II) with selective azodyes containing nitrogen and oxygen donor ligands have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, ¹H NMR and electronic spectral techniques. The important bands in the IR spectra and main ¹H NMR signals are assigned and discussed in relation to the proposed molecular structure of the complexes. The IR data of the azodye ligands suggested a bidentate binding involving azodye nitrogen and C–O/OH oxygen atom of enolic group. They also showed the presence of Cl/OAc coordinating with the metal ion. The prepared complexes of Zr(IV) fall into four types. In the stoichiometric formulae of (1:1), the chelate rings are six-membered/five coordinate; whereas in the (1:2) they are six-membered/six coordinate and all of the complexes possess non-electrolytic properties. The UO₂(II) complex, in the mean time, possesses a planar hexagonal structure with nitrogen and oxygen atoms in the axial position. The stretching vibrations and force constant interactions of the uranyl complexes have been determined and from which the U–O bond distances are calculated. These bond distances as well as the effect of Hamett’s constant are also, in turn, calculated and discussed.     

DFT B3LYP calculation of the spatial structure of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) template complexes formed in ternary systems metal(II) ion-dithiooxamide-formaldehyde

The hybrid density functional theory B3LYP method with the 6-31G(d) basis set and the Gaussian 98 program has been used for calculating the geometric parameters of the Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes with NNSS-donor macrocyclic ligands forming in the course of template processes in the M(II)-dithiooxamide-formaldehyde systems. The bond lengths and bond angles in the complexes with the MN₂S₂ metal chelate core are reported. For all M(II) ions, the extra six-membered chelate ring that form as a result of template assembly is rotated through a rather large angle with respect to two five-membered rings and the ring itself is not planar.     

Crystal structure of bis(2-(2-thiazolylazo)-4-methylphenol)cobalt(III)chloride.

The reaction between CoCl2 x 6H2O and 2-1-(2-thiazolylazo)-p-cresol (TAC) in acetone resulted in six coordinated cobalt(III) complex, [Co(TAC)2]Cl3. Two TAC ligands coordinate with cobalt ion forming four five membered chelate rings. The cobalt ion is octahedrally coordinated by a phenolic oxygen, azo nitrogen and nitrogen in thiazole rings. Three chloride ions are disordered.     

Effect of metal ionic radius and chelate ring alternation motif on stabilization of trivalent nickel and copper in binuclear complexes with double cis-oximato bridges

Oxime ligands are able to form stable binuclear species with copper(II) ions in aqueous solution. They also have a strong tendency to decrease the Mn+/(n-1)+ redox potentials of the central ions. Ligands possessing the hydroxyimino groups together with other powerful sigma-donor groups can be very efficient chelating agents able to facilitate the stabilisation of high oxidation states of 3d-metals. Here we report the synthesis, structural characterization and redox behaviour of mononuclear and binuclear complexes based on hydroxyiminoamide tetradentate open-chain ligands. In all mononuclear anionic complexes the central atom is situated in a square-planar surrounding of four nitrogen atoms. This pseudo-macrocyclic conformation is due to the presence of short intramolecular hydrogen bonds uniting the cis-oximate oxygen atoms. The square-planar surrounding of the strong sigma-donors facilitates efficient stabilization of the trivalent state of copper and nickel ions. In cyclic voltammetry studies the quasi-reversible processes M2+-->M3+ can be observed. In the binuclear complexes the coordinatively saturated octahedral ion M[prime or minute] is bound to the two oxygen atoms of the bridging oximate groups and the four nitrogen atoms of the tetradentate ligand tren. Two metal ions (M and M') are linked by the double cis-oximate bridge and are incorporated in a six-membered bimetallic chelate ring. Metallamacrocycle formation leads to certain changes in the structural parameters of the binuclear complexes as compared to those observed in the mononuclear species. Also the study of the electrochemical activity of binuclear complexes has shown important differences in their redox behaviour as compared to their mononuclear precursors.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of binuclear palladium(II) complexes of salicylaldimine dithiosemicarbazones

A series of binuclear palladium(II) salicylaldiminato dithiosemicarbazone complexes have been synthesized and characterized. The palladium complexes were obtained by the reaction of various ethylene- and phenylene-bridged dithiosemicarbazones with Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂. The free salicylaldimine ligands and their palladium complexes were characterized by NMR and IR spectroscopies, ESI-mass spectrometry, elemental analyses and for two representative complexes also by X-ray diffraction. In both metal complexes, the solid-state structures show the two palladium centers to be coordinated in a slightly distorted square-planar geometry, which gives rise in each case to five- and six-membered chelate rings. The salicylaldimine thiosemicarbazone ligands coordinate to palladium in a tridentate manner, through the phenolic oxygen, imine nitrogen and thiolate sulfur atoms.     

Structures of Nickel(II) and Copper(II) Complexes of 14-Membered Macrocyclic Quadridentate Ligands

The structures of 41 Ni(II) and 17 Cu(II) complexes of macrocyclic quadridentate ligands have been analyzed, and are discussed about bond lengths, bond angles, conformations, and configurations, upon which many conclusions are formed. The inter- or intra-molecular hydrogen bonds exist among ligands and hydrates in many compounds and play an important role in the structures. There are exhibited two distinct peaks on the histogram of the average Ni-N distances, corresponding to four coordination and six coordination; these average Ni-N distances are 1.95(4) Å and 2.10(5) Å, respectively. The most probable structures of Ni(II) macrocyclic compounds have coordination number six for the metal ion, chair forms for six-membered rings, planar structure for the metal ion and the four donor atoms of the quadridentate ligand and an inversion center at the central metal ion.     

Quantum-chemical calculation of steric structure of the complexes formed at template synthesis in three-component systems of Co(II) [Ni(II), Cu(II)] ion-bithiooxamide-acetone

By means of hybrid method of the density functional B3LYP with 6-31G(d) basis set we carried out calculation of geometric parameters of Co(II), Co(III), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes with macrocyclic ligand formed at the template processes in the systems M(II)-dithiooxamide-acetone with NNSS-coordination of donor centers. Atomic coordinates, bond lengths, bond angles and dihedral angles in the complexes with metallochelate node MN₂S₂ are listed. In the cases of Ni(II) and Cu(II) this chelate node is practically planar while in the case of Co(II) is tetrahedral. An additional six-membered metallocycle formed as a result of template “stitching” is screwed and turned by enough significant angle relative to five-membered rings.     

1,10-Phenanthroline: A versatile building block for the construction of ligands for various purposes

This review will cover the developments in the chemistry of phenanthroline-based ligands in the last 10–15 years. 1,10-Phenanthroline (phen) is a classic ligand in coordination chemistry, which couples versatility in metal ion binding with peculiar properties of its complexes. For instance, metal complexes with phenanthroline can be featured by an intense luminescence or can interact with DNA in an intercalative fashion inducing, in some cases, DNA cleavage. For this reason a number of phenanthroline-containing ligands has been recently synthesized by inserting phenanthroline within open-chain or macrocyclic backbone, in order to develop new molecular chemosensors for metal cations and anions, ionophores as well as new intercalating agents for polynucleotides. Furthermore, phenanthroline is rigid and its insertion within cyclic or acyclic structures can impart to the resulting ligand a high degree of pre-organization, affording selective complexing agents. This review will discuss on the coordination, luminescence and intercalating and/or DNA cleaving properties as well as on analytical applications of metal complexes with phenanthroline-based ligands. Particular attention will be devoted to macrocyclic receptors or open-chain ligands that, beside the phenanthroline nitrogen atoms, contain other donor atoms able to interact with the metal cations or anions.     

Synthesis and structure of complexes of Co(II) acetate and Zn(II) chloride with 2-aminobenzothiazole

Complexes of Co(II) acetate and Zn(II) chloride with 2-aminobenzothiazole were prepared, and their structures were studied by IR spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The complexes have the composition [Co(CH₃COO)₂(2-aminobenzothiazole)₂] and [Zncl₂(2-aminobenzothiazole)₂]. The coordination core has a distorted tetrahedral configuration. The metal ion coordinates two nitrogen atoms of the thiazole rings and two oxygen atoms of acetate ligands or two chloride ions.     

Neue Redoxserien auf der Basis von Übergangsmetallkomplexen heterocyclischer Arensulfonylhydrazone

New Redox Series Based on Transition Metal Complexes of Heterocyclic Arenesulfonylhydrazones Heterocyclic bidentate arenesulfonylhydrazones (2-acetylpyridine-p-toluenesulfonylhydrazone ? APSH? H, 2-acetylquinoline-p-toluenesulfonylhydrazone ? ACSH? H) with transition metal ions afford tetrahedral 1,2-complexes M^II(APSH)₂ and M^II(ACSH)₂. In most cases the E-isomers of APSH^? and ACSH^? are coordinated, five-membered chelate rings are formed with the pyridine and hydrazone nitrogen atoms as donor atoms. In the complexes Zn(APSH)₂ and Cu(APSH)₂ probably the Z-isomer of APSH^? is present with the pyridine and the sulfonylamide nitrogen atoms as a donor set, yielding a six-membered chelate ring. These proposals are based on the magnetic moments, the ligand field spectra, and the binding energies (ESCA). Normally the complexes M^II(APSH)₂ and M^II(ACSH)₂ are reduced in two reversible steps. For Fe(APSH)₂ and Fe(ACSH)₂ a third anodic wave, but for Cu(APSH)₂ only one wave is observed. Relations between redox properties and structure of the new complexes are discussed, and the redox series are compared with that of the M(dipy)₃ⁿ⁺-type complexes.     

Quantum-chemical calculation of molecular structures of (5656)macrotetracyclic 3d-metal complexes “self-assembled” in quaternary systems M(II) ion-ethanedithioamide-formaldehyde-ammonia by the density functional theory method

The geometric parameters of (5656)macrotetracyclic complexes of Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) with the NNNN-coordination of donor sites of the chelant formed by the template reactions in the M(II)-ethanedithioamide-formaldehyde-ammonia systems have been calculated by the OPBE/TZVP hybrid density functional theory (DFT) method with the use of the Gaussian09 program package. In all complexes, five-membered chelate rings (almost identical to each other in each complex) are nonplanar. For all M(II) ions under consideration, two additional six-membered nonplanar chelate rings formed as a result of template “cross-link” are turned at considerable angles with respect to the five-membered rings. The six-membered rings are located on different sides of the NNNN plane of the nitrogen donor atoms.     

Quantum chemical calculation of the molecular structures of (666)macrotricyclic chelates of 3D elements in the M(II)-propanedithioamide-formaldehyde systems by the density functional theory method

The nonhybrid OPBE/TZVP density functional theory (DFT) method and the Gaussian09 program package were used to calculate the thermodynamic and geometric parameters of asymmetric macrocyclic M(II) complexes with three six-membered metal rings and (NNNN)-coordination of the donor sites of the ligand. The complexes are formed upon self-assembly (template synthesis) of hexacyanoferrates(II) of the corresponding M(II), propanedithioamide H₂N-C(=S)-CH₂-C(=S)-NH₂, and formaldehyde H₂C(=O) in gelatin-immobilized matrix implants. Note that complexes of this type are formed only for M = Ni, Cu, and Zn, while for M = Mn, Co, and Fe, these compounds are unstable. Bond lengths and bond and torsion angles are presented. In each of these complexes, both the MN₄ chelate units and the N₄ units and all sixmembered metal rings were found to be non-coplanar.     

Stability constants of metal complexes of macrocyclic ligands with pendant donor groups

Abstract

In our studies of the stability constants of metal complexes, we have investigated a number of macrocyclic ligands with pendant donor groups. The ligands are characterized by the fact that they have nitrogen donors in the macrocyclic ring and oxygen or sulfur donors in the pendant arms. These ligands represent seven different macrocycles, and by varying the pendant donor groups, ten different ligands are indicated. The affinities of these ligands for fifteen metal ions will be described. The Fe(III) complex of triazanonane with o-hydroxypyridyl or o-hydroxybenzyl pendant donor groups are the most stable ferric complexes ever reported. The In(III) complex of triazacyclononane with pendant mercaptoethyl donor groups, is exceptionally stable. Also, the Ca(II) complex of DOTA probably has the highest stability of any calcium(II) complex. These, and other comparisons will be made on the basis of the thermodynamic stability constant data for the ligands described.     

<Emphasis Type="Italic">Ab Initio</Emphasis> quantum chemical calculation of the structures of coordination compounds arising at template synthesis in ion M(II)-hydrozinomethane thiohydrazide-acetone (M = Co,Ni, Cu) systems

Using a hybrid B3LYP density functional method with the 6-31G(d) basis set and the Gaussian-98 program, the geometrical parameters of macrocyclic complexes of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) with NNSS-coordination of donor centers of the chelate ligand, formed due to template processes in M(II)-hydrozinomethane thiohydrazide-acetone systems, are calculated. Coordinates of atoms, selected bond lengths and angles, and dihedral angles in complexes with MN₂S₂ metal-chelate site are given. It is noted that for all considered M(II) ions the additional six-membered metal cycle, formed because of template stitching, is turned at a considerable angle to two five-membered cycles, and this cycle itself is not planar either.     

Spectroscopic techniques and cyclic voltammetry with synthesis: manganese(II) coordination stability and its ligand field parameters effect on macrocyclic ligands

Manganese(II) macrocyclic complexes are prepared with different macrocyclic ligands, containing cyclic skeleton bearing organic components which have different chromospheres like N, O and S donor atoms and stereochemistry. Thus, six macrocyclic ligands, were prepared and their capacity to retain the manganese(II) ion in solid as well as in aqueous solution was determined and characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductance measurements, magnetic susceptibility measurements, mass, (1)H NMR, IR, electronic spectral and cyclic voltammetric studies. The electronic spectrum of this system showed a dependence that may be consistent with the formation of stable complexes and coordination behaviour of the ions. ESR spectra of all the complexes are recorded in solid as well as solution, which show the oxidation state of the manganese(II). Spin Hamiltonian manganese(II), which can be defined as the magnetic field vector (H): H = gBeta(e)HS + D[S(2)(z) - 35/12] + E[S(2)(z) - S(2)(y)] + ASI + (1/6)a [S(4)(x) + S(4)(y) + S(4)(z) - 707/16] + (1/180)F[(35S(2)(z) - 475)/(2S(2)(z) + 3255/10)] Significant distortion of the manganese(II) ion in observed geometry is evident from the angle subtended by the different membered chelate rings and the angles spanned by trans donor atoms octahedral geometry. Cyclic voltammetric studies indicate that complexes with all ligands undergoes one electron oxidation from manganese(II) to manganese(III) followed by a further oxidation to manganese(IV) at a significantly more positive potential.     

Structural and characterization of novel copper(II) azodye complexes

The synthetic methods of novel Cu(II) and adduct complexes, with selective azodyes containing nitrogen and oxygen donor ligands have been developed, characterized and presented. The prepared complexes fall into the stoichiometric formulae of [Cu(L(n))(2)](A) and [Cu(L(n))(2)(Py)(2)](B), where two types of complexes were expected and described. In type [(A) (1:2)] the chelate rings are six-membered/four coordinate, whereas in type [(B) (1:2:2)] they are six-membered/six coordinate. The important bands in the IR spectra and main (1)H NMR signals are tentatively assigned and discussed in relation to the predicted assembly of the molecular structure. The IR data of the azodye ligands suggested the existing of a bidentate binding involving azodye nitrogen and C-O oxygen atom of enolic group. They also showed the presence of Py coordinating with the metal ion. The coordination geometries and electronic structures are determined from the framework of the proposed modeling of the formed novel complexes. The complexes (1-5) exist in trans-isomeric [N,O] solid form, while adduct complexes (6-10) exist in trans isomeric (Py) form. The square planar/octahedral coordination geometry of Cu(II)/adduct is made up of an N-atom of azodye, the deprotonated enolic O-atom and two Py. The azo group was involved in chelation for all the prepared complexes. ESR spectra show the simultaneous presence of a planar trans and a nearly planar cis isomers in the 1:2 ratio for all N,O complexes [Cu(L(n))(2)]. The ligands in the dimmer are stacked over one another. In the solid state of azo-rhodanine, the dimmers have inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonds. Interactions between the ligands and Cu(II) are also discussed.     

Molecular structure and thermodynamic parameters of (5656)macrotetracyclic chelates in the 3d-element(ii) ion-hydrazinomethanethiohydrazide-2,3-butanedione ternary system according to density functional quantum-chemical calculations

The thermodynamic and geometric parameters of the macrocyclic chelates of Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) with the (NNNN) coordination of the ligand donor centers formed upon complexation between the above metal ions, hydrazinomethanethiohydrazide (H₂N-HN-C(=S)-NH-NH₂), and 2,3-butanedione (H₃C-C(=O)-C(=O)-CH₃) in gelatin-immobilized matrix implants were calculated by the B3LYP 6–31G(d) density functional theory method with the use of the Gaussian 09 program package. The bond lengths, valence angles, and torsion angles were reported, and it was noted that the complexes of Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) are almost planar, whereas the complexes of Mn(II) and Zn(II) have a quasi-pyramidal structure of the chelate unit. The additional six-membered metallocycles resulting from template cross-linking, as well as five-membered rings, are almost planar.     

The synthesis,crystal structures and antimicrobial studies of C‐methyl‐substituted hexaaza macrocycle of Cu(II) having aromatic pendant arm

Cu(II) complexes of 14‐membered hexaaza macrocyclic ligand with C‐methyl substituent of the type [CuL](X)₂ (where L = 3,10‐bisbenzyl‐6,13‐dimethyl‐1,3,5,8,10,12‐hexaazacyclotetradecane, and X = ClO₄⁻, PF₆⁻) were synthesized by tandem reaction. They were characterized by spectral and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction techniques. The complexes show distorted octahedral geometry and the counter ions are weakly coordinated to the metal ion at the axial positions. The macrocyclic ring adopts the trans‐III configuration with six‐ and five‐membered chelate rings in chair and gauche conformation, respectively. It was observed that in the solid state the arrangement of the coordination sphere is distorted octahedral whereas, in solution, a square‐planar structure is predominant. The molar conductance of the complexes indicates that the axially bonded anions are almost dissociated in acetonitrile solution. The Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectrum of complex 1 is axial and consistent with a d_x² − _y² ground state. The [CuL](ClO₄)₂ was found to be active against the tested microorganism. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Spin Crossover in a Family of Iron(II) Complexes with Hexadentate ligands: Ligand Strain as a Factor Determining the Transition Temperature

This paper reports the synthesis of a family of mononuclear complexes [Fe(L)]X₂ (X=BF₄, PF₆, ClO₄) with hexadentate ligands L=Hpy-DAPP ({bis[N-(2-pyridylmethyl)-3-aminopropyl](2-pyridylmethyl)amine}), Hpy-EPPA ({[N-(2-pyridylmethyl)-3-aminopropyl][N-(2-pyridylmethyl)-2-aminoethyl](2-pyridylmethyl)amine}) and Hpy-DEPA ({bis[N-(2-pyridylmethyl)-2-aminoethyl](2-pyridylmethyl)amine}). The systematic change of the length of amino-aliphatic chains in these ligands results in chelate rings of different size: two six-membered rings for Hpy-DAPP, one five- and one six-membered rings for Hpy-EPPA, and two five-membered rings for Hpy-DEPA. The X-ray analysis of three low-spin complexes [Fe(L)](BF₄)₂ revealed similarities in their molecular and crystal structures. The magnetic measurements have shown that all synthesized complexes display spin-crossover behavior. The spin-transition temperature increases upon the change from six-membered to five-membered chelate rings, clearly demonstrating the role of the ligand strain. This effect does not depend on the nature of the counter ion. We discuss the structural features accountable for the strain effect on the spin-transition temperature.