SYNTHESIS OF 4,6-DINITROINDOLE FROM 2,4,6-TRINITROTOLUENE

1-R-4,6-Dinitroindoles 4–6 (R = H, Me, Ts) could be obtained from 2-picrylethanol 1 (readily available from TNT) via selective reduction of ortho-nitro group by N₂H₄/FeCl₃ and subsequent treatment with TsCl, to yield a key intermediate 3. This intermediate was converted to the above mentioned indoles.     

Synthesis of 1,2,3,4-tetrazine 1,3-dioxides annulated with 1,2,3-triazoles and 1,2,3-triazole 1-oxides

1,2,3,4-Tetrazine 1,3-dioxides annulated with 1,2,3-triazoles and 1,2,3-triazole 1-oxides have been synthesized by the reaction of 4-amino-5-(tert-butyl-NNO-azoxy)-2-R-2H-1,2,3-triazoles (R=Me, i-Pr, t-Bu) and their 1-oxides (R=H, Me, Et, i-Pr) with the HNO₃/H₂SO₄/Ac₂O system. Their thermal stability, spectroscopic, and X-ray properties have been studied.     

Synthesis of 3-substituted 1-aryl-4,6-dinitro-1H-indazoles based on picrylacetaldehyde and their behavior in nucleophilic substitution reactions

A method for the synthesis of 1-aryl-3-formyl-4,6-dinitro-1H-indazoles by the reaction of picrylacetaldehyde with aryldiazonium salts followed by intramolecular cyclization of the resulting picrylglyoxal monoarylhydrazones was developed. Various 4,6-dinitro-1-phenyl-1H-indazoles substituted in position 3 were prepared via transformations involving the formyl group of 3-formyl-4,6-dinitro-1-phenyl-1H-indazole. 3-R-4,6-Dinitro-1-phenyl-1H-indazoles (R = CHO, CN, 1,3-dioxolan-2-yl) react regiospecifically with anionic O-, S-, and N-nucleophiles, in particular, with replacement of only the 4-NO₂ group. Thus previously unknown 3-R-4-Nu-6-nitro-1-phenyl-1H-indazoles were synthesized (Nu is a nucleophile residue).     

Molecular Structure of RbSCN Complex with N-(4′-hydroxy-3′,5′-diisopropylbenzyl)-monoaza-15-crown-5 Ether: Two Structures in a Unit Cell

Abstract

Molecular structures of the RbSCN complexes with N-(4′-hydroxy-3′,5′-diisopropylbenzyl)-monoaza-15-crown-5 ether (2-RbSCN) and N-(4′-hydroxy-3′,5′-di-tert-butylbenzyl)-monoaza-15-crown-5 ether (3-RbSCN) are reported. Crystal data (2-RbSCN) C₂₄H₃₉N₂O₅SRb, M = 553.11, monoclinic, space group P2₁, a = 9.835(4), b = 15.44(3), c = 18.563(6) Å, β = 99.58 (4), U = 2779(4) ų, Z = 4, Dc = 1.322 gcm^?3, v = 18.87 cm^?1, R = 0.047, Rw = 0.049 for the 5339 independent reflections (of 5712 measured reflections) and 590 parameters. (3-RbSCN) C₅₂H₈₆N₄ O₁₀S₂Rb₂, M = 1162.32, triclinic, space group P2₁, a = 9.917(2), b = 24.644(6), c = 12.572(3), α = 89.38(2), γ = 96.13(2), γ = 89.34(2) Å, U = 3054(1) ų, Z = 2, Dc = 1.264 g cm^?3, μ = 17.20 cm^?1, R = 0.051, R = 0.053 for the 6864 independent reflections (of 7201 measured reflections) and 316 parameters. The molecular structures of the RbSCN complexes with a series of N-(4-hydroxy-3′,5′-dialkylbenzyl)-monoaza-15-crown-5 ethers (1, 2 and 3) were systematically changed depending upon the size of the R groups at positions 3′ and 5′ in the side arm; 1 (R=Me), a polymer-like (1:1)_n complex; 2 (R = i-Pr), a mixture of 1:1 complex and polymer-like (1:1)_n complex; 3 (R = t-Bu), a dimeric 1:1 complex.     

The First Butyltin(IV) Homo- and Heterobimetallic Diethanolaminates

Equimolar reactions of BuSn(OPrⁱ)₃ with diethanolamines, RN(CH₂CH₂ OH) ₂ (abbreviated as RdeaH₂, where R = H or Me), afford dimeric isopropoxo-bridged six-coordinate butyltin(IV) complexes [{Bu(η³-Rdea)Sn(μ-OPrⁱ)}₂] (R = H ( 1 ), Me ( 2 )). Interactions between BuSn(OPrⁱ)₃ and diethanolamines (RdeaH₂) in a 1:2 molar ratio yield monomeric derivatives of the type [BuSn(Rdea)(RdeaH)] (R = H ( 3 ), R = Me ( 4 )). These homometallic complexes on 1:1 reactions with an appropriate metal alkoxide form monomeric heterobimetallic complexes of the type [BuSn (Rdea)₂ {M(OR′)_n}] (R = H, M = Al, R′ = Prⁱ, n = 2 ( 5 ); R = H, M = Ti, R = Prⁱ, n = 3 ( 6 ); R = H, M = Zr, R′ = Prⁱ, n = 3 ( 7 ); R = Me, M = Al, R′ = Prⁱ, n = 2 ( 8 ); R = Me, M = Ti, R′ = Prⁱ, n = 3 ( 9 ); R = Me, M = Ge, R′ = Et, n = 3 ( 10 )). The driving force behind this work was (i) to explore the utility of homometal complexes ( 1 ) –( 4 ) in assembling a metal alkoxide fragment via a condensation reaction and (ii) to gain insights into the structures of new compounds by NMR spectral data. All of these derivatives have been characterized by elemental analysis, spectroscopic (IR, NMR; ¹H, ²⁷Al, and ¹¹⁹Sn) studies, and molecular weight measurements. ¹¹⁹Sn NMR spectral studies indicate that both the homometallic ( 3 ) and ( 4 ) and heterobimetallic ( 5 ) – ( 9 ) complexes exist in a solution in an equilibrium of six- and five-coordinated tin(IV) species.     

The Detection of tert-Butylthiosulfoxylic Acid,t-BuSSOH,and 1-Oxatrisulfane,HSSOH, in the Gas Phase – Experimental Results and Ab Initio Calculations

Flash vacuum pyrolysis (FVP) of tert-butylthiosulfinic acid S-tert-butylester, t-BuS(O)St-Bu, at a temperature of 500 °C and a pressure of 0.07 hPa leads to the formation of tert-butylthiosulfoxylic acid, t-BuSSOH ( 1 ), and 2-methylpropene as byproduct. 1 has been identified in the gas phase by its IR absorption bands at ν(OH) = 3598 cm^–1, δ(SOH) = 1149 cm^–1 and ν(SO) = 718 cm^–1. At higher temperatures (700 °C) the elimination of a second mole of 2-methylpropene and the shift of ν(SO) to higher wavenumbers (750 cm^–1) indicate the formation of 1-oxatrisulfane, HSSOH. Different sulfenic acids RSOH (R = Me, i-Pr, t-Bu) were synthesized by FVP in order to study the influence of the substituent R on the vibrational wavenumbers ν(OH), ν(SO) and δ(SOH) observed in the gas phase. The strongest effect results for δ(SOH) leading to a decrease by 6 wavenumbers if the methyl group is substituted by a tert-butyl group. The assignment of the experimental wavenumbers has been supported by theoretical values obtained from ab initio calculations at the MP2(fc)/6-311G** level. Furthermore, the theoretical studies show that of all compounds RS₂OR′ (R = R′ = H, Me; R = Me (H), R′ = H (Me)) the unbranched chain isomers RSSOR′ are energetically favored over the branched chain isomers. Relaxed potential energy surface scans at the MP2(fc)/6-311G** level have been carried out to study the rotational isomers of the branched molecules RS(Y)XR′ (R = R′ = H, Me; R = Me (H), R′ = H (Me); X = O (S), Y = S (O)). Of the three conformations (+)syn-clinal, (–)syn-clinal, and anti-periplanar resulting from molecular model considerations only the two latter ones correspond to local minima on the calculated potential curve. The (–)syn-clinal conformation is slightly favored for all other constitutional isomers except for HS(O)SH and MeS(O)SH, which prefer the anti-periplanar conformation.     

Distinguishing Features of reactions of 2-chloro-and 2,2-dichloro(bromo)vinyl ketones with alkyl-and arylhydrazines

2-Chlorovinyl alkyl ketones react with alkylhydrazines to give mixtures of 1-R-3-R′- and 1-R-5-R′-pyrazoles: The 1-R-3-R′-pyrazoles form through the heterocyclization of 2-chlorovinyl ketone alkylhydrazones whereas in the heterocyclization into 1-R-5-R′-pyrazoles N ¹-alkyl-N ²-(2-acylvinyl)hydrazines are involved. The regiospecific heterocyclization of 2-chloro-and 2,2-dichlorovinyl ketones with arylhydrazines and also of 2,2-dichloro(bromo)vinyl trifluoromethyl ketones with C alkylhydrazines into pyrazoles and 5-chloro(bromo)-pyrazoles proceeds through a stage of haloenones hydrazones formation. The study of the structure of the obtained 1-alkyl-3(5)-alkylpyrazoles by means of two-dimenaional ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy and GC-MS method made it possible to assign the proton and carbon signals of isomeric pyrazoles and to establish the diagnostic ions for the pair of 1,3-and 1,5-isomers.     

Gold-containing pyrazolones

Reaction of LAuCl with various pyrazol-5-ones and alkali in homogeneous or heterogeneous medium has given several 1-R-3-R′-4(LAu)₂-pyrazol-5-one derivatives (R = H, phenyl, p-bromophenyl, tosyl, methyl; R′ = methyl, trifluoromethyl; L = Ph₃P or Et₃P). In the case of 1-aryl-5-methylpyrazol-3-one 1-aryl-2-triphenylphosphinegold-5-methylpyrazol-3-one, a compound with an AuN bond is formed. The scope, limitation, and characteristic of the auration reaction are discussed.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of new mononuclear and binuclear ruthenium complexes supported by salicylaldimine ligands

Treatment of Ru₃(CO)₁₂ with salicylaldimines [2-HOC₆H₄-CH?=N–C₆H₄-4-R] [R?=?Me; Cl; Br; OMe; CF₃] in refluxing toluene gave three novel binuclear ruthenium carbonyl complexes {[µ-?²-2-OC₆H₄-CH=N-C₆H₄-4-R)][µ-?²-2-CH₂-OC₆H₄][µ-?-NH-C₆H₄-4-R]}Ru₂(CO)₄ [R?=?Me (1), Cl (2), Br (3)] and three mononuclear carbonyl complexes [2-OC₆H₄-CH=N-C₆H₄-4-R][2-OC₆H₄-CH₂NH-C₆H₄-4-R]Ru(CO)₂ [R?=?Me (4), OMe (5), CF₃ (6)], respectively. The structures of 1–6 were fully characterized using IR and NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. These results suggest that the substituent group on the phenyl of salicylaldimine has a significant effect on the structure of the Ru complex.

     

The synthesis,structure, and ethylene polymerization of dimeric salicylaldiminato titanium complexes

A series of dimeric titanium complexes bearing salicylaldiminates, [4-R-6-^tBu-2-(CH=NⁿBu)C₆H₂OTiCl₂(µ-Cl)]₂ [R?=?H (1); R?=?^tBu (2); R?=?NO₂ (3)], have been synthesized in high yield (>90%) by the reaction of corresponding 4-R-6-^tBu-2-(CH=NⁿBu)C₆H₂OSiMe₃ with TiCl₄. The molecular structure of 2 has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. When activated with methylaluminoxane, these complexes exhibit good catalytic activity for ethylene polymerization.     

Charge Effects in PCP Pincer Complexes of NiII bearing Phosphinite and Imidazol(i)ophosphine Coordinating Jaws: From Synthesis to Catalysis through Bonding Analysis

This contribution reports on a new family of Ni^II pincer complexes featuring phosphinite and functional imidazolyl arms. The proligands ^RPIMC^HOP^R′ react at room temperature with Ni^II precursors to give the corresponding complexes [(^RPIMCOP^R′)NiBr], where ^RPIMCOP^R=κ^P,κ^C,κ^P‐{2‐(R′₂PO),6‐(R₂PC₃H₂N₂)C₆H₃}, R=iPr, R′=iPr ( 3 b , 84 %) or Ph ( 3 c , 45 %). Selective N‐methylation of the imidazole imine moiety in 3 b by MeOTf (OTf=OSO₂CF₃) gave the corresponding imidazoliophosphine [(^iPrPIMIOCOP^iPr)NiBr][OTf], 4 b , in 89 % yield (^iPrPIMIOCOP^iPr=κ^P,κ^C,κ^P‐{2‐(iPr₂PO),6‐(iPr₂PC₄H₅N₂)C₆H₃}). Treating 4 b with NaOEt led to the NHC derivative [(NHCCOP^iPr)NiBr], 5 b , in 47 % yield (NHCCOP^iPr=κ^P,κ^C,κ^C‐{2‐(iPr₂PO),6‐(C₄H₅N₂)C₆H₃)}). The bromo derivatives 3–5 were then treated with AgOTf in acetonitrile to give the corresponding cationic species [(^RPIMCOP^R)Ni(MeCN)][OTf] [R=Ph, 6 a (89 %) or iPr, 6 b (90 %)], [(^RPIMIOCOP^R)Ni(MeCN)][OTf]₂ [R=Ph, 7 a (79 %) or iPr, 7 b (88 %)], and [(NHCCOP^R)Ni(MeCN)][OTf] [R=Ph, 8 a (85 %) or iPr, 8 b (84 %)]. All new complexes have been characterized by NMR and IR spectroscopy, whereas 3 b , 3 c , 5 b , 6 b , and 8 a were also subjected to X‐ray diffraction studies. The acetonitrile adducts 6 – 8 were further studied by using various theoretical analysis tools. In the presence of excess nitrile and amine, the cationic acetonitrile adducts 6 – 8 catalyze hydroamination of nitriles to give unsymmetrical amidines with catalytic turnover numbers of up to 95.     

Erste Reaktionen an der P=C- und an der P–P-Bindung des neuen P-Phosphanylphosphaalkens 1-Bis(trimethylsilyl)methyliden-2,2-diisopropyldiphosphan

The New P -Phosphanylphosphaalkene 1-Bis(trimethylsilyl)methylidene-2,2-diisopropyldiphosphane: First Reactions at its P=C and P–P Bonds (Me₃Si)₂C=PCl ( 1 ) reacts with the trichlorosilylphosphanes RR′PSiCl₃ (R and R′ = t-Bu or i-Pr) providing the new P-dialkylphosphanylphosphaalkenes (Me₃Si)₂C=P–P-i-Pr₂ ( 2 ) and (Me₃Si)₂C=P–P(t-Bu)(i-Pr) ( 3 ) as well as the known (Me₃Si)₂C=P–P-t-Bu₂ ( 4 ). The P=C double bond of 2 can be protected reversibly by a [2 + 4]-cycloaddition with cyclopentadiene resulting in the formation of a P-phosphanyl-phosphanorbornene derivative 5 . The [2 + 4]-cycloaddition of 2 with 2,3-dimethylbutadiene provides the cyclic diphosphane 6 . Reactions of 2 with sulfur and selenium were followed by ³¹P and ⁷⁷Se nmr: Chalcogen insertion into the P–P bond leads to the products (Me₃Si)₂C=P–X–P-i-Pr₂ 9 a (X = S) and  9 b (X = Se). Subsequent σ³λ³ → σ⁴λ⁵ oxidation steps of 9 a with S and of 9 b with Se lead to compounds (Me₃Si)₂C=P–X–P(=X)-i-Pr₂ 10 a (X = S) and 10 b (X = Se), which contain phosphinic acid functions with the phosphaalkene moieties attached to S or Se. 10 a and 10 b were not isolated in a pure state. However, trapping 10 b from an enriched solution by [2 + 4]-cycloaddition with cyclopentadiene allowed the isolation of the P-diseleno-phosphinato-phosphanorbornene 12 . The constitution of new compounds 2 , 3 , 5 , 6 and 12 was confirmed by elemental analyses, nmr and mass spectra. The structures of cycloadducts 5 and 6 were determined by X-ray diffraction analysis.     

The synthesis,spectroscopic properties and electrochemistry of (8-quinolinolato)-bis-{1-alkyl-2- (arylazoimidazole)}ruthenium(ii) hexafluorophosphate: single crystal X-ray structure of [ru(q)(meaaime)2](PF6)·CH2Cl2 [Q = 8-quinolinolate,meaaime = 1-methyl-2-( p-tolylazoimidazole)]

The reaction of [Ru(OH₂)₂(RaaiR′)₂]²⁺ [RaaiR′ = 1-alkyl-2-(arylazo)imidazole, p-R–C₆H₄–N=N–C₃H₂–NN(1)–R′, R=H (1), Me (2), Cl (3); R′ = Me (a), Et (b), CH₂Ph (c)] with 8-quinolinol (HQ) in acetone solution followed by the addition of NH₄PF₆ afforded violet, mixed ligand complexes of composition [Ru(Q)(RaaiR′)₂](PF₆). The structure of [Ru(Q)(MeaaiMe)₂](PF₆) (2a) has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction studies. Solution electronic spectra exhibit a strong MLCT band at 560–580?nm in MeCN. Cyclic voltammogrames show a Ru(III)/Ru(II) couple at 1.0–1.1?V versus SCE along with three successive ligand reductions. The electronic properties are correlated with EHMO results.     

Hypervalent Organoselenium(II) Compounds with Organophosphorus Ligands. Crystal and Molecular Structure of [2‐(iPr2NCH2)C6H4]Se[S2PR′2] (R′ = Ph,OiPr)

Redistribution reactions between diorganodiselenides of type [2‐(R₂NCH₂)C₆H₄]₂Se₂ [R = Et, iPr] and bis(diorganophosphinothioyl disulfanes of type [R′₂P(S)S]₂ (R = Ph, OiPr) resulted in the hypervalent [2‐(R₂NCH₂)C₆H₄]SeSP(S)R′₂ [R = Et, R′ = Ph ( 1 ), OiPr ( 2 ); R = iPr, R′ = Ph ( 3 ), OiPr ( 4 )] species. All new compounds were characterized by solution multinuclear NMR spectroscopy (¹H, ¹³C, ³¹P, ⁷⁷Se) and the solid compounds 1 , 3 , and 4 also by FT‐IR spectroscopy. The crystal and molecular structures of 3 and 4 were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. In both compounds the N(1) atom is intramolecularly coordinated to the selenium atom, resulting in T‐shaped coordination arrangements of type (C,N)SeS. The dithio organophosphorus ligands act monodentate in both complexes, which can be described as essentially monomeric species. Weak intermolecular S ··· H contacts could be considered in the crystal of 3 , thus resulting in polymeric zig‐zag chains of R and S isomers, respectively.     

Homolytic alkylation of chromones in micellar solution

Treatment of an aqueous solution of chromone, the detergent sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, silver nitrate and an alkanoic acid, with ammonium peroxydisulfate gives 2-R-chromone [R = i-C₃H₇ (47%), R = t-C₄H₉ (65%) and R = 1-adamantyl (78%)]. In addition 2-R-4-chromanone [R = i-C₃H₇ (40%), R = t-C₄H₉ (5%) and R-1-adamantyl (10%)] is formed. It is proposed that the reaction involves as intermediate the relatively stable 2-R-4-chromanon-3-yl radical and that the detergent has a micellar catalytic activity on the free radical alkylation process.     

From Dibismuthenes to Three‐ and Two‐Coordinated Bismuthinidenes by Fine Ligand Tuning: Evidence for Aromatic BiC3N Rings through a Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study

The reduction of N,C,N‐chelated bismuth chlorides [C₆H₃‐2,6‐(CH?NR)₂]BiCl₂ [where R=tBu ( 1 ), 2′,6′‐Me₂C₆H₃ ( 2 ), or 4′‐Me₂NC₆H₄ ( 3 )] or N,C‐chelated analogues [C₆H₂‐2‐(CH?N‐2′,6′‐iPr₂C₆H₃)‐4,6‐(tBu)₂]BiCl₂ ( 4 ) and [C₆H₂‐2‐(CH₂NEt₂)‐4,6‐(tBu)₂]BiCl₂ ( 5 ) is reported. Reduction of compounds 1 – 3 gave monomeric N,C,N‐chelated bismuthinidenes [C₆H₃‐2,6‐(CH?NR)₂]Bi [where R=tBu ( 6 ), 2′,6′‐Me₂C₆H₃ ( 7 ) or 4′‐Me₂NC₆H₄ ( 8 )]. Similarly, the reduction of 4 led to the isolation of the compound [C₆H₂‐2‐(CH?N‐2′,6′‐iPr₂C₆H₃)‐4,6‐(tBu)₂]Bi ( 9 ) as an unprecedented two‐coordinated bismuthinidene that has been structurally characterized. In contrast, the dibismuthene {[C₆H₂‐2‐(CH₂NEt₂)‐4,6‐(tBu)₂]Bi}₂ ( 10 ) was obtained by the reduction of 5 . Compounds 6 – 10 were characterized by using ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy and their structures, except for 7 , were determined with the help of single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. It is clear that the structure of the reduced products (bismuthinidene versus dibismuthene) is ligand‐dependent and particularly influenced by the strength of the N→Bi intramolecular interaction(s). Therefore, a theoretical survey describing the bonding situation in the studied compounds and related bismuth(I) systems is included. Importantly, we found that the C₃NBi chelating ring in the two‐coordinated bismuthinidene 9 exhibits significant aromatic character by delocalization of the bismuth lone pair.     

Preparation of complexes formed in the reaction between diironnanocarbonyl and tetraalkyl(phenyl)diphosphine disulfides,R2P(S)P(S)R2 (R=Et,n -Pr,n -Bu,Ph)

Fe₂(CO)₉ and R₂P(S)P(S)R₂ (R = Et, n-Pr, n-Bu, Ph) react to form two types of cluster complexes Fe₃(CO)₉(μ₃-S)₂ (1), Fe₂(CO)₆(μ-SPR₂)₂ (2A)–(2D), [2A, R = Et; 2B, R = n-Pr; 2C, R = n-Bu; 2D, R = Ph]. The complexes result from phosphorus–phosphorus bond scission; in the former sulfur abstraction has also occurred. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, FT-IR and ³¹P-[¹H]-NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.     

Reversed steric order of reactivity for tert-butyl and adamantyl-3-cyanomethylene-1,2,4-triazines

Reactions of 2-(6-tert-butyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-triazin-3(2H)-ylidene)-3-oxo-3-R-propanenitriles (R = t-Bu, Ad-1) with tert-butyl bromoacetate gave the corresponding N(2), C(5)O bis-alkylation products. Treatment of the latter with t-BuLi, in the case of R = t-Bu, led to intramolecular condensation at the exocyclic nitrile group. However, in the case of R = Ad-1, the condensation with the sterically more hindered carbonyl group was observed to give diastereomerically pure 8-cyanopyrrolo[1,2-b][1,2,4]triazine-6-carboxylate derivatives. The structures of the isolated products were confirmed by spectral methods and X-ray single-crystal diffraction.     

Hydroboration 95 — Relative Effectiveness of the 2-Organylapoisopinocampheylboranes for the Asymmetric Hydroboration of Representative Prochiral Alkenes

Enantiomerically pure and sterically-varied 2-organylapoisopinocampheylboranes (RapBH₂; R=Me, IpcBH₂; R=Et, EapBH₂; Pr, PraBH₂; i-Bu, i-BapBH₂; R=Ph, PapBH₂; and R=i-Pr, i-PraBH₂) were prepared from their corresponding 2-organylapopinenes (2-R-apopinenes; R=Me, Et, Pr, i-Bu, Ph, and i-Pr) and the relative efficiency of these reagents for the asymmetric hydroboration of representative prochiral alkenes compared. With the exception of Ph, the results reveal simple relationships between the steric requirements of the groups R (Me, Et, Pr, i-Bu, Ph, and i-Pr) in these reagents and the moderate to excellent enantioselectivities achieved in the asymmetric hydroboration of six representative prochiral alkenes, such as 2-methyl-1-butene, cis-2-butene, trans-2-butene, 2-methyl-2- butene, 1-methyl-1-cyclopentene, and 1-methyl-1-cyclohexene.     

Synthesis,characterization, biological activities,crystal structure and DNA binding of organotin(IV) 5-chlorosalicylates

New organotin(IV) carboxylates, R₂SnL₂ (R=n-Bu: 1), R₂Sn(Cl)L (R=n-Bu: 2), and R₃SnL (R=Me: 3; n-Bu: 4; Ph: 5) have been synthesized by stirring 5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid HL with KOH and R₂SnCl₂ (R=n-Bu)/R₃SnCl (R=Me, n-Bu, Ph) in methanol at room temperature. The complexes along with ligand have been characterized by FTIR, (¹H, ¹³C) NMR, EI-MS, and single-crystal XRD crystallography. FTIR data indicated bidentate coordination of carboxylate. NMR data suggested six- or five-coordinate geometry of organotin(IV) carboxylates. Single-crystal XRD of 1 demonstrated skew-trapezoidal geometry around the tin center, with the basal plane occupied by four oxygens and the two butyl groups lying in distorted axial position. Complexes 1, 2, and 5 exhibited interaction with SS-DNA (salmon sperm) and suggests intercalating mode of binding. The complexes displayed significant antimicrobial activities against bacterial and fungal strains as compared to free ligand. The hemolytic activity of the complexes was lower compared to Triton-X 100 (positive control, 100% lysis) and higher than phosphate-buffered saline (negative control, 0% lysis). Complex 4 was the most potent inhibitor of bacterial/fungal growth.