Kinetics and reactivities of ruthenium(III)- and osmium(VIII)-catalyzed oxidation of ornidazole with chloramine-T in acid and alkaline media: A mechanistic approach

Ornidazole is an antiparasitic drug having a wide spectrum of activity. Literature survey has revealed that no attention has been paid towards the oxidation of ornidazole with any oxidant from the kinetic and mechanistic view point. Also no one has examined the role of platinum group metal ions as catalysts in the oxidation of this drug. Such studies are of much use in understanding the mechanistic profile of ornidazole in redox reactions and provide an insight into the interaction of metal ions with the substrate in biological systems. For these reasons, the Ru(III)- and Os(VIII)-catalyzed kinetics of oxidation of ornidazole with chloramine-T have been studied in HCl and NaOH media, respectively at 313 K. The oxidation products and kinetic patterns were found to be different in acid and alkaline media. Under comparable experimental conditions, in Ru(III)-catalyzed oxidation the rate law is −d[CAT]/dt = k [CAT]_o[ornidazole]_o^x[H⁺]^−y[Ru(III)]^z and it takes the form −d[CAT]/dt = k [CAT]_o[ornidazole]_o^x[OH⁻]^y[Os(VIII)][ArSO₂NH₂]^−z for Os(VIII)-catalyzed reaction, where x, y and z are less than unity. In acid medium, 1-chloro-3-(2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-yl)propan-2-one and in alkaline medium, 1-hydroxy-3-(2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-yl)propan-2-one were characterized as the oxidation products of ornidazole by GC–MS analysis. The reactions were studied at different temperatures and the overall activation parameters have been computed. The solvent isotope effect was studied using D₂O. Under identical set of experimental conditions, the kinetics of Ru(III) catalyzed oxidation of ornidazole by CAT in acid medium have been compared with uncatalyzed reactions. The relative rates revealed that the catalyzed reactions are about 5-fold faster whereas in Os(VIII) catalyzed reactions, it is around 9 times. The catalytic constant (K_C) has been calculated for both the catalysts at different temperatures and activation parameters with respect to each catalyst have been evaluated. The observed experimental results have been explained by plausible mechanisms. Related rate laws have been worked out.     

Mechanistic investigations of ruthenium(III) catalyzed oxidation of pentoxifylline by copper(III) periodate complex in aqueous alkaline medium

Abstract  

The kinetics of the oxidation of ruthenium(III)-catalyzed oxidation of pentoxifylline (PTX) by diperiodatocuprate(III) (DPC) in aqueous alkaline medium at a constant ionic strength of 0.30 mol dm⁻³ was studied spectrophotometrically. The reaction between PTX and DPC in alkaline medium in the presence of Ru(III) exhibits 1:2 stoichiometry (PTX:DPC). The reaction was of first order in DPC, less than the unit order in [PTX] and [OH⁻] and negative fractional order in [IO₄ ⁻]. The order in [Ru(III)] was unity. Intervention of free radicals was observed in the reaction. The main products were identified by TLC and spectral studies including LC-MS. The oxidation reaction in alkaline medium has been shown to proceed via a Ru(III)-PTX complex, which reacts with monoperiodatocuprate(III) to decompose in a rate determining step followed by a fast step to give the products. The reaction constants involved in different steps of the mechanism were calculated. The activation parameters with respect to the slow step of the mechanism were computed and discussed, and thermodynamic quantities were also determined. The active species of catalyst and oxidant have been identified.     

Kinetics and mechanism of ruthenium(III) catalyzed oxidation of L-proline by copper(III): A free radical intervention and decarboxylation

The kinetics of ruthenium(III) catalyzed oxidation of L-proline by diperiodatocuprate(III) (DPC) in alkaline medium at constant ionic strength (0.10 mol dm⁻³) has been studied spectrophotometrically using a rapid kinetic accessory. The reaction showed first order kinetics in [DPC] and [Ru^III] and apparently less than unit order dependence each in L-proline and alkali concentrations. A mechanism involving the formation of a complex between the L-proline and the hydroxylated species of ruthenium (III) has been proposed. The active species of oxidant and catalyst were [Cu(OH)₂ (H₃IO₆)₂ (H₂IO₆)₂]⁴⁻ and [Ru (H₂O)₅OH]²⁺ respectively. The reaction constants involved in the mechanism were evaluated. The activation parameters were computed with respect to the slow step of the mechanism and discussed. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

Oxidative degradation and deamination of atenolol by diperiodatocuprate(III) in aqueous alkaline medium: A mechanistic study

The kinetics of oxidation of atenolol (ATN) by diperiodatocuprate(III) (DPC) in aqueous alkaline medium at a constant ionic strength of 0.10 mol dm⁻³ was studied spectrophotometrically. The reaction between DPC and ATN in alkaline medium exhibits 1:2 stoichiometry (ATN:DPC). The reaction is of first order in [DPC] and has less than unit order in both [ATN] and [alkali]. However, the order in [ATN] and [alkali] changes from first order to zero order as their concentration increase. Intervention of free radicals was observed in the reaction. Increase in periodate concentration decreases the rate. The oxidation reaction in alkaline medium has been shown to proceed via a monoperiodatocuprate(III)–ATN complex, which decomposes slowly in a rate-determining step followed by other fast steps to give the products. The main oxidative products were identified by spot test, IR, NMR and LC–ESI-MS studies. The reaction constants involved in the different steps of the mechanism are calculated. The activation parameters with respect to slow step of the mechanism are computed and discussed, and thermodynamic quantities are also determined.     

Kinetics and Mechanism of Oxidation of Sarcosine by Diperiodatocuprate(III) Complex in Alkaline Medium

The kinetics of oxidation of sarcosine by diperiodatocuprate(III) (DPC) was studied with spectrophotometry in a temperature range of 292.2–304.2 K. The reaction between diperiodatocuprate(III) and sarcosine in alkaline medium exhibits 1:1 stoichiometry (DPC:sarcosine). The reaction was found to be first order with respect to both DPC and sarcosine. The observed rate constant (k_obs) decreased with the increase of the [IO^?₄], decreased with the increase of the [OH^?], and then increased with the increase of the [OH^?] after a turning point. There was no salt effect, and free radicals were detected. Based on the experimental results, a mechanism involving the diperiodatocuprate(III) (DPC) as the reactive species of the oxidant has been proposed. The activation parameters, as well as the rate constants of the rate‐determining step, have been calculated.     

Kinetics and mechanism of indigo carmine-acidic iodate reaction. An indicator reaction for catalytic determination of Ru(III) ion

A kinetic study of uncatalyzed and Ru(III) catalyzed oxidation of indigo carmine(IC) (disodium 3,3′-dioxobi-indolin-2,2′-ylidene-5,5′-disulphonate) by iodate ion in aqueous sulphuric acid solution is reported. The uncatalyzed reaction order was found to be four; one each with respect to IC and iodate ion and second order with H⁺ ion. The Ru(III) catalyzed reaction was of fifth order, second order with respect to H⁺ and first order with respect to reductant, oxidant, and catalyst. Stoichiometric ratios of both reactions were the same with a 3:2 reductant-oxidant ratio. In both uncatalyzed and catalyzed reactions isatin-5-monosulphonic acid (2,3-dioxoindoline-5-sulphonic acid) was observed as the oxidation product. Rate constants for both the reactions are reported. Reaction mechanisms consistent with the experimental data are suggested. Further, a fixed time method is described for the determination of Ru(III), based on its ability to catalyze the oxidation of IC by acidic iodate. Using [H⁺] 2.25M, [iodate] 1.00 × 10^?3M and [IC] 5.0 × 10^?5M, in presence of Ru(III), the reaction followed first order kinetics with respect to IC. The interference of various cations, neutral salts, and potassium iodide on the determination of Ru(III) was studied using synthetic mixtures. The selectivity of the method and the recommended procedure are described.     

Ruthenium(III) catalysed oxidation of l-leucine by a new oxidant,diperiodatoargentate(III) in aqueous alkaline medium

The kinetics of Ru(III) catalysed oxidation of l-leucine by diperiodatoargentate(III) (DPA) in alkaline medium at 298 K and a constant ionic strength of 0.60 mol dm⁻³ was studied spectrophotometrically. The oxidation products are pentanoic acid and Ag(I). The stoichiometry is [l-leucine]:[DPA] = 1:2. The reaction is of first order in Ru(III) and [DPA] and has less than unit order in both [l-leu] and [alkali]. The oxidation reaction in alkaline medium has been shown to proceed via a Ru(III)–l-leucine complex, which further reacts with one molecule of monoperiodatoargentate(III) (MPA) in a rate determining step followed by other fast steps to give the products. The main products were identified by spot test and spectral studies. The reaction constants involved in the different steps of the mechanism are calculated. The catalytic constant (K_c) was also calculated for the Ru(III) catalysed reaction at different temperatures. From the plots of log K_c versus 1/T, values of activation parameters with respect to the catalyst have been evaluated. The activation parameters with respect to the slow step of the mechanism are computed and discussed, and thermodynamic quantities are also determined. The active species of catalyst and oxidant have been identified.     

Periodate Influencing Diperiodatocuprate(III) Oxidation of Sulfur Containing Amino Acid in Aqueous Alkaline Medium

The diperiodatocuprate(III) (DPC) oxidation of DL-methionine, a sulfur containing amino acid, was studied spectrophotometrically in alkaline solution. The reaction rate was first order in the concentration of DPC and fractional order in the concentration of DL-methionine. Increasing the OH⁻ concentration decreased the rate of reaction, whereas adding IO₄⁻ enhanced the rate. The reaction was preceded by a small initiation period of about 0.8 minutes. This initiation time decreased when the concentration of IO₄⁻ or DPC increased. Adding the reaction products did not alter the rate of reaction. A mechanism including the intervention of a DL-methionine free radical is proposed and the corresponding rate law is derived. The reaction rate constants are evaluated as well as the activation parameters.     

Vibrational interactions in dimethylgold(III) halides and carboxylates

The far-infrared and Raman spectra of binuclear molecules [Me₂AuX]₂ (X = Cl, Br, I) and [Me₂Au(OOCR)]₂ (R = Me, CF₃, Bu^t, Ph) in the 600–70 cm⁻¹ region are reported. The experimentally measured vibrational frequencies of [Me₂AuX]₂ are in a good agreement with density functional theory predictions. The Au…Au vibrational interactions predicted to be in the 270–60 cm⁻¹ region of [Me₂AuX]₂ far-IR and Raman spectra have been observed. The Raman-active Au…Au vibrations of the [Me₂Au(OOCR)]₂ molecules were found to be in the same region as those of [Me₂AuX]₂. The Au–X stretching modes were observed between 100 and 250 cm⁻¹ in accordance with the DFT predictions. Their frequencies in the IR spectra of [Me₂AuX]₂ increase in the sequence I < Br < Cl while the AuC₂ stretching frequencies decrease in the same order. This fact might be an evidence of the decreasing covalent character of the gold-halogen bridges. The Au–O stretching bands of dimethylgold(III) carboxylates have been observed in the 500–250 cm⁻¹ region, and Au–C stretching frequencies of both [Me₂AuX]₂ and [Me₂Au(OOCR)]₂ compounds have been found between 600 and 500 cm⁻¹.     

Mechanistic and Spectral Studies of the Ruthenium(III) Catalysed Oxidation of Sulfanilic Acid by Alkaline Hexacyanoferrate(III)

Summary. The kinetics of ruthenium(III) catalysed oxidation of sulfanilic acid (p-aminobenzenesulfonic acid) by hexacyanoferrate(III) in alkaline medium at a constant ionic strength of 2.5mol·dm^–3 has been studied spectrophotometrically using a rapid kinetic accessory. The reaction exhibits 2:8 stoichiometry (SNA:HCF(III)). The reaction showed first order kinetics in [hexacyanoferrate(III)] and [ruthenium(III)] and apparent less than unit order in both sulfanilic acid and alkali concentrations. The reaction rate increases with increasing ionic strength but the relative permittivity (_T) of the medium has a negligible effect on the rate of the reaction. Initial addition of reaction products did not affect the rate significantly. A mechanism involving the formation of a complex between sulfanilic acid and hydroxylated species of ruthenium(III) has been proposed. The active species of HCF(III) and ruthenium(III) are understood as [Fe(CN)₆^3–] and [Ru(H₂O)₅OH]²⁺, respectively. The main products were identified by IR, NMR, and mass spectral studies. The reaction constants involved in the different steps of mechanism are calculated. The activation parameters with respect to the slow step of the mechanism are computed and discussed and thermodynamic quantities are also calculated.     

Ruthenium(III) catalyzed kinetics of chloroacetic acids oxidation by sodium N-bromobenzenesulfonamide in hydrochloric acid medium

Kinetics of uncatalyzed and Ru(III)-catalyzed oxidations of mono-, di-, and tri-chloroacetic acids by the title compound (bromamine-B or BAB) in HCl medium has been studied at 40°C. The uncatalyzed reaction shows a first-order dependence of the rate on [BAB], and fractional and zero orders in [acid] at low and high [HCl] ranges, respectively. The Ru(III)-catalyzed reaction, on the other hand, shows a first-order behavior on each of [BAB] and [substrate], second-order dependence on [Ru(III)], and inverse fractional and inverse first orders in [acid] at low and high [HCl] ranges. Addition of halide ions and the reduction product of BAB, benzenesulfonamide, has no effect on the reaction rate. Variation of ionic strength of the medium has no influence on the reaction. Solvent isotope effect was studied using D₂O. Activation parameters have been evaluated from the Arrhenius plots. Mechanisms consistent with the above kinetic data have been proposed. The protonation constant of monobromamine-B evaluated from the uncatalyzed reaction is 12.4 while that evaluated from Ru(III) catalyzed reaction is 12.7. A Taft linear free-energy relationship is noted for the catalyzed reaction with ρ* = 1.2 and 0.07 indicating that electron withdrawing groups enhance the rate. An isokinetic relation is observed with β = 338 K indicating that enthalpy factors control the reaction rate. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Ruthenium (VIII) mediated oxidation of some aliphatic and alicyclic ketones by periodate-ruthenium (III) system in aqueous HClO4 medium

The kinetics of Ruthenium(III) chloride mediated oxidation of acetone, 2-butanone, 4-methyl-2-pentanone, 2-pentanone, cyclopentanone, and cyclohexanone by sodium periodate in aqueous HClO₄ media was zero-order in [IO₄⁻] and first-order in [ketone]. The reaction was independent of added [Ru(III)] and showed first-order dependence on [H⁺] for all the ketones studied, except acetone. In the case of acetone at [H⁺] < 0.05 M, the rate was independent of [H⁺], the order in [Ru(III)] being unity; but at [H⁺] > 0.05 M the reaction showed unit dependence on [H⁺] and the order in [Ru(III)] was zero. Ruthenium(VIII) generated in situ is postulated as the hydride abstracting species. A mechanism involving enolization as the rate determining step is proposed. Acetone at lower acidity of the medium is shown to react directly with Ru(VIII). In the absence of ruthenium(III) chloride, the kinetics were first-order in [IO₄⁻], [ketone], and [H⁺]. Structure-reactivity relationship is discussed and thermodynamic parameters are reported. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Determination of the nature of the diperiodatocuprate(III) species in aqueous alkaline medium through a kinetic and mechanistic study on the oxidation of iodide ion

The nature of the diperiodatocuprate(III) (DPC) species present in aqueous alkaline medium has been investigated by a kinetic and mechanistic study on the oxidation of iodide by DPC. The reaction kinetics were studied over the 1.0 × 10^–3–0.1 mol dm^–3 alkali range. The reaction order with respect to DPC, as well as iodide, was found to be unity when [DPC] [I^–]. In the 1.0 × 10^–3–1.0 × 10^–2 mol dm^–3 alkali region, the rate decreased with increase in the alkali concentration and a plot of the pseudo-first order rate constant, k versus 1/[OH^–] was linear. Above 5.0 × 10^–2 mol dm^–3, a plot of k versus [OH^–] was also linear with a non-zero intercept. An increase in ionic strength of the reaction mixtures showed no effect on k at low alkali concentrations, whereas at high concentrations an increase in ionic strength leads to an increase in k. A plot of 1/k versus [periodate] was linear with an intercept in both alkali ranges. Iodine was found to accelerate the reaction at the three different alkali concentrations employed. The observed results indicated the following equilibria for DPC.[Cu(H₂IO₆)₂]^3- [Cu(H₂IO₆)]^- + H₂IO₆ ^3- [Cu(H₂IO₆)] + OH^- [Cu(HIO₆)]^- + H₂OA suitable mechanism has been proposed on the basis of these equilibria to account for the kinetic results.     

Kinetics of the Ru(III) catalyzed oxidation of formaldehyde and acetaldehyde by alkaline hexacyanoferrate(III)

The kinetics of ruthenium(III) catalyzed oxidation of formaldehyde and acetaldehyde by alkaline hexacyanoferrate(III) has been studied spectrophotometrically. The rate of oxidation of formaldehyde is directly proportional to [Fe(CN) _3– ⁶ ] while that of acetaldehyde is proportional tok[Fe(CN) _3– ⁶ ]/{k +k[Fe(CN) _3– ⁶ ]}, wherek, k andk are rate constants. The order of reaction in acetylaldehyde is unity while that in formaldehyde falls from 1 to 0. The rate of reaction is proportional to [Ru(III)] _T in each case. A suitable mechanism is proposed and discussed.

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Die Kinetik der Ru(III)-katalysierten Oxidation von Formaldehyd und Acetaldehyd mittels alkalischem Hexacyanoferrat(III)

Zusammenfassung Die Untersuchung der Kinetik erfolgte spektrophotometrisch. Die Geschwindigkeitskonstante der Oxidation von Formaldehyd ist direkt proportional zu [Fe(CN) _3– ⁶ ], währenddessen die entsprechende Konstante für Acetaldehyd proportional zuk[Fe(CN) _3– ⁶ ]/{k +k[Fe(CN) _3– ⁶ ]} ist, wobeik,k undk Geschwindigkeitskonstanten sind. Die Reaktionsordnung für Acetaldehyd ist eine erste, die für Formaldehyd fällt von erster bis zu nullter Ordnung. Die Geschwindigkeitskonstante ist in jedem Fall proportional zu [Ru(III)] _T . Es wird ein passender Mechanismus vorgeschlagen.

     

Ruthenium(III) catalyzed oxidation of sulfanilic acid by diperiodatocuprate(III) in aqueous alkaline medium. A kinetic and mechanistic approach

The kinetics of ruthenium(III) catalyzed oxidation of sulfanilic acid by diperiodatocuprate(III) (DPC) in alkaline medium at a constant ionic strength of (0.50 mol dm⁻³) has been studied spectrophoto-metrically. The reaction between sulfanilic acid and DPC in alkaline medium exhibits 1: 4 stoichiometry (sulfanilic acid: DPC). The reaction is first order with respect to [DPC] and [Ru^III] and has less than unit order both in [sulfanilic acid] and [alkali]. The active species of catalyst and oxidant have been identified. Intervention of free radicals was observed in the reaction. The main products were identified by spot test and IR. Probable mechanism is proposed and discussed. The reaction constants involved in the different steps of the mechanism are calculated. The activation parameters with respect to the slow step of the mechanism are computed and discussed. Thermodynamic quantities are also determined.     

Kinetic, mechanistic and spectral investigation of ruthenium (III)-catalysed oxidation of atenolol by alkaline permanganate (stopped-flow technique)

Kinetics of ruthenium (III) catalyzed oxidation of atenolol by permanganate in alkaline medium at constant ionic strength of 0.30 mol dm³ has been studied spectrophotometrically using a rapid kinetic accessory. Reaction between permanganate and atenolol in alkaline medium exhibits 1 : 8 stoichiometry (atenolol : KMnO₄). The reaction shows first-order dependence on [permanganate] and [ruthenium (III)] and apparently less than unit order on both atenolol and alkali concentrations. Reaction rate decreases with increase in ionic strength and increases with decreasing dielectric constant of the medium. Initial addition of reaction products does not affect the rate significantly. A mechanism involving the formation of a complex between catalyst and substrate has been proposed. The active species of ruthenium (III) is understood as [Ru(H₂O)₅OH]₂₊. The reaction constants involved in the different steps of mechanism are calculated. Activation parameters with respect to the slow step of the mechanism are computed and discussed and thermodynamic quantities are also calculated.     

Osmium(VIII) catalysed and uncatalysed oxidation of aspirin drug by diperiodatocuprate(III) complex in aqueous alkaline medium: A mechanistic approach

The kinetics of oxidation of a non-steroidal analgesic drug, aspirin (ASP) by diperiodatocuprate(III)(DPC) in the presence and absence of osmium(VIII) have been investigated at 298 K in alkaline medium at a constant ionic strength of 0.10 mol dm⁻³ spectrophotometrically. The reaction showed a first-order in [DPC] and less than unit order in [ASP] and [alkali] for both the osmium(VIII) catalysed and uncatalysed reactions. The order with respect to Os(VIII) concentration was unity. The effects of added products, ionic strength, periodate and dielectric constant have been studied. The stoichiometry of the reaction was found to be 1:4 (ASP:DPC) for both the cases. The main oxidation product of aspirin was identified by spot test, IR, NMR and GC–MS. The reaction constants involved in the different steps of the mechanisms were calculated for both reactions. Activation parameters with respect to slow step of the mechanisms were computed and discussed for both the cases. The thermodynamic quantities were also determined for both reactions. The catalytic constant (K_C) was also calculated for catalysed reaction at different temperatures and the corresponding activation parameters were determined.     

Effect of Cationic Micelles on the Kinetics of Interaction of [Cr(III)-Gly-Gly] with Ninhydrin

The effect of cationic micelles of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) on the interaction of chromium dipeptide complex ([Cr(III)-Gly-Gly]²⁺) with ninhydrin under varying conditions has been investigated. The rates of the reaction were determined in both water and surfactant micelles in the absence and presence of various organic and inorganic salts at 70 °C and pH 5.0. The reaction followed first- and fractional-order kinetics with respect to [Cr(III)-Gly-Gly²⁺] and [ninhydrin]. Increase in the total concentration of CTAB from 0 to 40×10⁻³ mol·dm⁻³ resulted in an increase in the pseudo-first-order rate constant (kψ) by a factor of ca 3. Quantitative kinetic analysis of kψ−[CTAB] data was performed on the basis of the pseudo-phase model of the micelles. As added salts induce structural changes in micellar systems that may modify the substrate-surfactant interactions, the effect of some inorganic (NaBr, NaCl, Na₂ SO₄) and organic (NaBenz, NaSal, NaTos) salts on the rate was also explored. It was found that the tightly bound counterions (derived from organic salts) were the most effective.