Sulphoxide complexes of oxovanadium(IV) chloride and oxovanadium(IV) sulphate

Summary Ten complexes of VOCl₂ and VOSO₄ with several aliphatic and aromatic sulphoxides were prepared and studied systematically. Three were reported previously, and we have extended studies of them. The isolated complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, conductivity, thermal analysis, i.r. and electronic spectroscopy.     

Zirconium(IV) Thorium(IV) and Dioxouranium(VI) Complexes of Salicylidene o-Aminobenzothiol

Salicylidene-o-aminobenzothiol and its 5-chloro and 5-bromo derivatives, dibasic tridentate Schiff bases, dervied from the condensation of o-aminothiol and Salicylaldehyde, 5-chloro salicylaldehyde and 5-bromo salicylaldehyde, were used for coordination with Zr(IV), Th(IV) and UO₂(VI) metal inos. The I:I (metal-ligand) stoichiometry of these complexes is shown by elemental analysis and conductometric titrations. Molecular structure of these complexes are proved by Infra-red spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. Magnetic susceptibility measurements of Zr(IV), Th(IV) and UO₂(VI) complexes show their diamagnetic and octahedral geometry. Results show that all the complexes have solvent molecules in coordination with metal ion.     

Binary and ternary complexes of oxovanadium(IV) and homobinuclear double-bridged oxovanadium(IV) complexes

Summary Binary and ternary complexes of oxovanadium(IV) with salicylaldehyde and/or 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde were prepared and additional homobinuclear doublybridged oxovanadium(IV) complexes were obtained from the reaction products ofmeta-orpara-phenylenediamine withortho-hydroxy aromatic aldehydes (bridging Schiff base). The complexes were characterised by elemental analysis, and by spectral and magnetic studies.     

Antimicrobial studies of newly synthesized organotin(IV) complexes of dihydrobis(2-mercaptothiazolinyl)borate

Four organotin(IV) complexes of dihydrobis(2-mercaptothiazolinyl)borate were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and spectroscopic techniques (IR, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR, ¹¹B-NMR, and ¹¹⁹Sn-NMR). All the compounds were screened against bacterial, fungal, and cyanobacterial strains. Among the complexes, triorganotin(IV) complexes show better inhibition growth as compared to diorganotin(IV) complexes.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of oxovanadium(IV) complexes of dimedone derivatives

We have successfully synthesized new oxovanadium (IV) complexes with dimedone derivatives and their structure were confirmed by elemental analyses, spectroscopic techniques (FT-IR, UV–visible, EPR) and thermal analysis. The reaction of [VO (acac)₂] with the azo dimedone ligands ( HL _n ) produced mononuclear oxovanadium (IV) complexes with formula [VO (L_n)₂]H₂O. Results of the molar conductance proved that VO²⁺ complexes are non-electrolytes and fall in the range 14–16 Ω-¹cm²mol⁻¹. The coordination geometry of VO (IV) complexes is square-pyramidal, where vanadium (IV) ion is coordinated by oxygen atom of the carbonyl (C=O) group, and nitrogen atom of the deprotonating hydrazone moiety (–NH–), while the fifth position is occupied by an oxo group. Moreover, the optimized structure, bond angles, bond lengths, as well as the calculated quantum chemical parameters of the complexes have been estimated. DNA binding activities of the complexes were investigated using electronic absorption titration and viscosity measurements. The obtained results showed groove binding of the complexes to CT-DNA accompanied with a partial insertion of the ligand between the base stacks of the DNA with a binding constant of 2.07–5.51 x 10⁵ M⁻¹ range. Evaluation results of the synthesized complexes against the human cancer cell lines HepG-2 and MCF-7, as compared to the positive controls in the viability assay of vinblastine and colchicine have been reported. The in vitro anti-oxidant activity of all the complexes is determined by DPPH free radical-scavenging assay. Finally, the anti-microbial activities of the complexes have been investigated against fungal (Candida albicans), gram negative bacteria (Escherichia coli), and gram positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) using the disc-diffusion method.     

Zirconium (IV), Thorium (IV) and Dioxouranium (VI) Complexes of Dibasic Tridentate Schiff Bases

Dibasic tridentate Schiff bases obtained by the condensation of O -aminobenzoic acid with salicyldehyde and its 5-chloro and 5-bromo derivatives were synthesised and used to pracipitate Zr(IV), Th(IV) and UO₂(VI) metals as complexes. The 1:1 (metal-ligand) stoichiometry of these complexes is shown by elemental analysis, gravimetric estimations and conductometric titrations while the structures of the complexes are proved by i.r. spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. The magnetic susceptibility measurements by Gouy method show, these complexes to be monormeic and diamagnetic. The molar conductance values in nitrobenzene indicate the nonelectrolytic behaviour of the complexes. The results show that the complexes of the type Zr(OH)²L.H²O, Th(OH)²L.H²O and UO²L.H²O are formed having solvent molecule in co-ordination with metal ion.     

Structural and antimicrobial studies of potassium hydrotris(2-mercaptobenzathiazolyl)borate and its organotin(IV) derivatives

Potassium hydrotris(2-mercaptobenzathiazolyl)borate (KL) was formed by the solid state reaction of potassium borohydride and 2-mercaptobenzathiazoline. This ligand was reacted with R _n SnCl_4?n (R =?methyl, butyl and phenyl, n =?2 and 3) in dichloromethane and four different neutral organotin(IV) complexes were obtained. All compounds were characterized by elemental analyses, FT-IR and multinuclear NMR (¹H, ¹³C, ¹¹ B and ¹¹⁹Sn) spectroscopy. Spectroscopic data indicate the six-coordinated nature of tin in its di and triorganotin(IV) complexes.

To check the toxic potential of the ligand and its organotin(IV) complexes, selected bacterial (E. coli, S. epidemidis and S. dysenteriae) and fungal (A. niger, C. albicanes and A. flaves) species were screened. The results were compared with standard drugs kinamycine and miconazole for bacterial and fungal activity, respectively. The toxicity of the organotin(IV) complexes depends on the number and nature of organic groups attached to the tin atom; triorganotin(IV) complexes exhibit better inhibition than diorganotin(IV) complexes. All compounds were also screened on the cyanobacterial strains (Aulosira fertillissma, Anabaena variabilis, Anabaena species and Nostoc muscorum). Results show that the compounds inhibit the growth of organisms at very low concentration.     

DNA binding studies of new valine derived chiral complexes of tin(IV) and zirconium(IV)

Valine derived chiral complexes of SnCl4 (1) and ZrCl4 (2) were designed as potent antitumor agents. These complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, 1H NMR, 119Sn NMR and ESI mass spectroscopy. In vitro binding studies of complexes 1 and 2 under physiological conditions at room temperature with CT-DNA were carried out employing UV-vis absorption titration, fluorescence studies and viscosity measurements. The extent of binding was quantified by Kb values of complexes 1 and 2 which were found to be 1.97×10(4) and 1.17×10(3) M(-1), respectively, suggesting that complex 1 has significantly greater DNA binding propensity in contrast to the complex 2. The mode of action at the molecular level was ascertained by the interaction of complex 1 with 5'GMP and 5'TMP which revealed that complex 1 binds via electrostatic mode with the oxygen of the negatively charged surface phosphate group of the DNA helix. The supercoiled pBR322 plasmid DNA cleavage activity of complex 1 was ascertained by gel electrophoresis assay.     

Zirconium (IV), Thorium (IV) and Dioxouranium (VI) Complexes of Dibasic Tridentate Schiff Bases

Dibasic tridentate Schiff bases obtained by the condensation of O -aminobenzoic acid with salicyldehyde and its 5-chloro and 5-bromo derivatives were synthesised and used to pracipitate Zr(IV), Th(IV) and UO₂(VI) metals as complexes. The 1: 1 (metal-ligand) stoichiometry of these complexes is shown by elemental analysis, gravimetric estimations and conductometric titrations while the structures of the complexes are proved by i.r. spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. The magnetic susceptibility measurements by Gouy method show, these complexes to be monormeic and diamagnetic. The molar conductance values in nitrobenzene indicate the nonelectrolytic behaviour of the complexes. The results show that the complexes of the type Zr(OH)₃L.H₂O₂ Th(OH)₂ L.H₂O and UO₂L.H₂O are formed having solvent molecule in co-ordination with metal ion.     

Synthesis and characterization of Ru(III), Rh(III), Pt(IV) and Ir(III) thiosemicarbazone complexes

Ru(III), Rh(III), Pt(IV) and Ir(III) complexes of 2-furfural thiosemicarbazone as ligand have been synthesised. These complexes have the composition [M(ligand)₂X₂]X (M = Ru(III) Rh(III) and Ir(III) X = Cl and Br) and [Pt(ligand)₂ X₂] X₂ (X = Cl, Br and 1/2SO₄). The deprotonated ligand forms the complexes of the formulae M(ligand-H)₃ and Pt(ligand-H)₃Cl. All these complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, magnetic measurements, electronic and infrared spectral studies. All the complexes are six-coordinate octahedral.     

Unsymmetrical mononuclear and insoluble polynuclear oxo-vanadium(IV) Schiff-base complexes

Unsymmetrical and symmetrical mononuclear and insoluble polynuclear oxo-vanadium(IV) Schiff-base complexes were prepared and characterized. The complexes [VO(5-x-6-y-Sal)(5-x′-6-y′-Sal)en)] (where x, x′ = H, Br and y, y′ = H, OMe) were obtained in monomeric form while for x or x′ = NO₂ polymers were produced. In the case of [VO(5-x-6-y-Sal)(5-x′-6-y′-Sal)pn)] with a six-member N–N chelating ring, oxo-vanadium(IV) complexes were polynuclear. The tetradentate N₂O₂-Schiff-base ligands are coordinated in the equatorial plane of oxo-vanadium(IV). Electrochemical and spectroscopic data (UV–Vis and IR) suggest importance of coordination geometry and the substiuents on phenyl rings and the bridge group. Electron density of the vanadium center decreases by the electron-withdrawing groups on the ligand while electron density on vanadium increases via σ-donation of phenolic oxygen.     

Structural and electrochemical studies of novel bis(mu-methoxo)diiron complexes: observation of Fe(III)Fe(IV) and Fe(IV)Fe(IV) states resonating with phenoxyl radicals

Novel diiron complexes with an Fe2(mu-OMe)2 core were studied as models of the active site of nonheme iron-containing enzymes. X-ray crystal structures of the complexes showed the existence of two types of ligand folding-parallel and twisted-both of which have four virtually equivalent phenolato groups sticking out from the Fe2O2 rhombic plane. Cyclic voltammetry measurements revealed two or more distinct redox waves in a region of relatively high potential, in addition to known Fe(II)/Fe(III) redox waves in a region of lower potential. These new peaks were assigned to the high-valence state of iron atoms, that is, Fe(III)Fe(IV) and Fe(IV)Fe(IV), resonating with the phenoxyl radical(s). The split width of the redox waves ranged from 0.14 to 0.20 eV, which may be a measure of the electronic interaction of the phenolate groups through the Fe2(mu-OMe)2 core.     

Synthesis and characterization of manganese(IV) and ruthenium(III) complexes derived from bis (2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde)oxaloyldihydrazone

Bis(2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde)oxaloyldihydrazone(naohH₄) interacts with manganese(II) acetate in methanol followed by addition of KOH giving [Mn^IV(naoh)(H₂O)₂]. Activated ruthenium(III) chloride reacts with naohH₄ in methanol yielding [Ru^III(naohH₄)Cl(H₂O)Cl₂]. The replacement of aquo by heterocyclic nitrogen donor in these complexes has been observed when the reaction is carried out in presence of heterocyclic nitrogen donors such as pyridine(py), 3-picoline(3-pic) or 4-picoline(4-pic). The molar conductance values in DMF for these complexes suggest non-electrolytic nature. Magnetic moment values suggest +4 oxidation state for manganese in its complexes, however, ruthenium(III) complexes are paramagnetic with one unpaired electron. Electronic spectral studies suggest six coordinate metal ions. IR spectra reveal that naohH₄ coordinates in enol-form and keto-form to manganese and ruthenium, respectively. ESR and cyclic voltammetric studies of the complexes have also been reported.     

Complexes of titanium(IV), vanadium(IV) and tin(IV) with schiff bases derived from 2-(2-aminophenyl)benzimidazole

Summary New titanium(IV), vanadium(IV) and tin(IV) complexes with Schiff bases derived from 2-(2-aminophenyl)benzimidazole with benzaldehyde (L₁) and salicylaldehyde (L₂) have been prepared and have the general formulae MX₄ · 2L (M = Ti, V or Sn; L = L₁ or L₂; X = Cl or Br).All the complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, magnetic measurements, e.p.r., electronic and i.r. spectral studies. The results show that the Schiff bases act as monodentate ligands. Tentative structures for the complexes are suggested.     

Infrared and thermal behaviour of thorium(IV) and oxozirconium(IV) complexes of dibenzyl sulphoxide

A series of complexes of thorium(IV) and oxozirconium(IV) with dibenzyl sulphoxide having the general compositions ThX₄·2BzSO (X = Cl, Br, NCS or NO₃), ThI₄·4BzSO, Th(ClO₄)₄·6BzSO, ZrOX₂·2BzSO (X = Cl, Br, I, NCS, NCSe or BPh₄) and ZrO(ClO₄)₂· 6BzSO were synthesised and characterized by elemental analyses, electrolytic conductivity, moleculer weight, IR, and magnetic susceptibility measurements. TG and DTA of the complexes were also studied.     

Diorganotin(IV) and triorganotin(IV) derivatives of diphenic acid

The diorganotin(IV) and triorganotin(IV) derivatives R₂SnA (R = Me, n-Pr, n-Bu, n-Oct) and (R₃Sn)₂A [R = Me, Ph, cyclohexyl (Cyh); A = an anion of diphenic acid] have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopies. Tetrahedral tin forms a part of a diphenate cyclic ring in the diorganotin complexes with unidentate carboxylates, which have further been used for the synthesis of cyclic acid anhydrides. The soluble dinuclear triorganotin complexes (Me, Ph) possess symmetrically bonded carboxylates while the less soluble compound (Cyh₃Sn)₂A has two asymmetrically bonded carboxylates. All have a trigonal bipyramidal structure with R₃Sn units remote from each other.     

Pseudo-Halide Complexes of Biscyclopentadienyl Niobium(IV) and Bisindenyl Niobium(IV) Dichloride

Reactions of biscyclopentadienyl niobium(IV) dichloride and bisindenyl niobium(IV) dichloride with sodium or potassium salts of various pseudohalides have been studied and the pseudohalide complexes so formed of the formulae (C₅H₅)₂Nb(Ps)₂ and (C₂H₇)₂Nb(Ps)₂ where Ps may be NC, NCO, NCS, or N₃, have been isolated. The complexes have been characterised on the basis of physical measurements, analytical data and infrared spectral studies.     

Theoretical study of the structural properties of plutonium(IV) and (VI) complexes

The structural properties of several plutonium(IV) and (VI) complexes have been examined in the gaseous and aqueous phases using Kohn-Sham density functional theory calculations with scalar relativistic effective core potentials and the polarizable continuum solvation model. The aquo and nitrate complexes of PuO(2)(2+) and Pu(4+) were considered in addition to the aquo-chloro complexes of PuO(2)(2+). The nitrate and chloro- complexes formed with triphenylphosphine oxide (TPPO) and tributylphosphate (TBP) respectively were also studied. The structural parameters of the plutonyl complexes were compared to their uranyl and neptunyl analogues. The bond lengths and vibrational frequencies of the plutonyl complexes can generally be computed with sufficient accuracy with the pure PBE density functional with shorter bond lengths being predicted by the B3LYP functional. The structural parameters of the [PuO(2)Cl(2)L(2)] systems formed with TPPO and TBP as well as the aqueous [PuO(2)Cl(2)(H(2)O)(3)] complex are matched to previous experimental results. Overall, the inclusion of ligands in the equatorial region results in significant changes in the stretching frequency of the plutonyl group. The structural features of the plutonyl (VI) systems are rather similar to those of their 5f(0) uranyl and 5f(1) neptunyl counterparts. For the Pu(IV) aquo and nitrate complexes, the average of the calculated Pu-OH(2) and Pu-O(nitrate) bond lengths are generally within 0.04 ? of the reported experimental values. Overall Kohn-Sham DFT can be used successfully in predicting the structures of this diverse set of Pu(VI) and Pu(IV) complexes.     

Dioxobridged complexes of molybdenum (IV) and tungsten (IV) with N-alkylphenothiazines and their interactions with L-cysteine and L-histidine

Six new dioxobridged complexes of molybdenum (IV) and tungsten (IV) with N-alkylphenothiazines having the general formula M₂O₄(L)₂(H₂O)₂ [where M = molybdenum or tungsten and L = N-alkylphenothiazines] have been synthesised. The complexes have been characterised on the basis of analytical, molar conductance, magnetic susceptibility, spectral data, TGA and DTA. The low magnetic moments for the complexes are due to spin-spin interaction or metal-metal bonding. The interactions of these complexes with some biologically important amino acids have been studied.     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Antibacterial Studies of Oxovanadium(IV) Complexes with Thiazole-Derived Schiff Bases

Oxovanadium(IV) complexes of Schiff bases, derived from 2-amino-4-phenyl thiazole/substituted 2-amino-4-phenyl thiazoles and thiophene-2-aldehyde have been synthesized and characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, molar conductance measurements, magnetic susceptibility data, and UV-visible, and IR spectral studies. All the complexes are monomeric possessing a 1:2 (metal:ligand) stoichiometry. On the basis of these data, a square pyramidal geometry has been assigned for the complexes. A few complexes have been subjected to thermal decomposition studies. The ligands and their metal complexes have been screened for their antibacterial activities.

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