Synthesis and characterization of oxodiperoxo complexes of tungsten(VI) with some Mannich base ligands

Six oxodiperoxotungsten(VI) complexes, [WO(O₂)₂L–L] (where L–L?=?morpholinobenzyl benzamide (MBB), piperidinobenzyl benzamide (PBB), piperidinobenzyl urea (PBU), morpholinobenzyl urea (MBU), piperidinobenzyl thiourea (PBTU) and morpholinobenzyl thiourea (MBTU)) have been prepared by stirring WO₃?·?H₂O with excess 30% aqueous (w/v) H₂O₂ and then treating with an ethanolic solution of the Mannich base ligand (L–L). These have been characterized by elemental analysis, conductance and magnetic susceptibility measurements, IR spectra, electronic spectra, ¹H NMR, TGA/DTA and cyclic voltammetric studies. These complexes are non-electrolytes and diamagnetic in nature. The ligands are bound to metal in a bidentate mode through carbonyl oxygen/thiocarbonyl sulphur and the ring nitrogen. The complexes also inhibit the growth of pathogen “Fusarium Spp.” up to 60%. The cyclic voltammograms of the complexes indicate quasi-reversible redox steps involving complexes.     

Diperoxo Complexes of Vanadium(V) Containing Mannich Base Ligands

The vanadium(V) peroxo complexes containing Mannich base ligands having composition Na[VO(O₂)₂(L‐L)]·H₂O [where L‐L=morpholinobenzyl acetamide (MBA), piperidinobenzyl acetamide (PBA), morpholinobenzyl benzamide (MBB), piperidinobenzyl benzamide (PBB), morpholinomethyl benzamide (MMB), piperidinomethyl benzamide (PMB), morpholinobenzyl formamide (MBF), piperdinobenzyl formamide (PBF)] have been reported. The complexes have been prepared by stirring vanadium pentoxide with excess of 30% aqueous‐H₂O₂ followed by treatment with ethanolic solution of the ligand and finally maintained the pH of the reaction mixture by adding dilute solution of sodium hydroxide. The synthesized complexes have been characterized by various physico‐chemical techniques, via elemental analysis, molar conductivity, magnetic susceptibility measurements, infra red, electronic, mass, ¹H NMR spectral and TGA/DTA studies. These studies revealed that the synthesized complexes are uni‐univalent electrolytes and diamagnetic in nature. The ligands are bound to metal in a bidentate mode through carbonyl oxygen and the ring nitrogen. Thermal analysis result provides conclusive evidence for the presence of one molecule of lattice water in the complexes. Mass spectra confirm the molecular mass of the complexes.     

Synthesis and characterization of peroxo complexes of uranium(VI) with some Mannich base ligands

Abstract  

Uranium(VI) peroxo complexes of composition [UO(O₂)L–L(NO₃)₂], where L–L are the Mannich base ligands morpholinobenzyl urea, piperidinobenzyl urea, morpholinobenzyl thiourea, piperidinobenzyl thiourea, morpholinomethyl thiourea, piperidinomethyl thiourea, or morpholinomethyl urea, are reported. The synthesized complexes were characterized by use of a variety of physicochemical techniques, viz. elemental analysis, molar conductivity, magnetic susceptibility measurements, IR, electronic, mass, ¹H NMR, and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, and TGA/DTA studies. These studies revealed that the complexes are both non-electrolytic and diamagnetic in nature. The ligands are bound to the metal in a bidentate mode through carbonyl oxygen or thiocarbonyl sulfur and the ring nitrogen. Mass spectra confirm the molecular mass of the complexes. The antifungal activity of the complexes is greater than that of the corresponding free ligands.     

Peroxo complexes of uranium(VI) containing nitrogen and oxygen donor ligands

The uranium(VI) peroxo complexes containing Mannich base ligands having composition [UO(O₂)L-L(NO₃)₂] {where L-L = morpholinobenzyl acetamide (MBA), piperidinobenzyl acetamide (PBA), morpholinobenzyl benzamide (MBB), piperidinobenzyl benzamide (PBB), morpholinomethyl benzamide (MMB), piperidinomethyl benzamide (PMB), morpholinobenzyl formamide (MBF)}, piperidinobenzyl formamide (PBF) are reported. In a typical reaction UO₂(NO₃)₂ · 6H₂O (1 mmol, 0.502 g) was dissolved in methanol. An equimolar (1 mmol) methanolic solution (30 mL) of the ligand (Mannich bases) was added to a solution of uranyl nitrate followed by addition of potassium hydroxide (KOH) (2 mmol, 0.1122 g). The solution was refluxed for 15 min and then 10 mL of 30% hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) was added dropwise and was refluxed for an additional 1 h. The synthesized complexes have been characterized by various physico-chemical techniques, viz. elemental analysis, molar conductivity, magnetic susceptibility measurements, infra red, electronic, mass spectral and TGA/DTA studies. These studies revealed that the synthesized complexes are non-electrolytic and diamagnetic in nature. The ligands are bound to metal in a bidentate mode through carbonyl oxygen and the ring nitrogen. Thermal analysis result provides conclusive evidence for the absence of water molecule in the complexes. Mass spectra confirm the molecular mass of the complexes. Antibacterial activity of complexes revealed enhanced activity of complexes as compared to corresponding free ligands. Molecular modeling suggests pentagonal bipyramidal structure for complexes.     

Dinuclear peroxo complexes of molybdenum(VI) containing Mannich base ligands

Dinuclear molybdenum(VI) peroxo complexes containing Mannich base ligands having formulae [Mo₂O₄(O₂)₂L-L(H₂O)₂] · H₂O [where L-L = N-[1-morpholinobenzyl] acetamide (MBA), N-[1-piperidinobenzyl] acetamide (PBA), N-[1-morpholino(-4-nitrobenzyl)] benzamide (MPNBB), N-[1-piperidino(-3-nitrobenzyl)] benzamide (PMNBB), N-[1-morpholino(-2-nitrobenzyl)] acetamide (MONBA), and N-[1-morpholino(-3-nitrobenzyl)] acetamide (MMNBA)] have been synthesized by stirring ammonium heptamolybdate with excess 30% aqueous hydrogen peroxide followed by treatment with ethanolic solution of corresponding ligands. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic measurements, infrared (IR), electronic, TGA/DTA, mass spectral, and ¹H NMR studies. The complexes are non-electrolytes and diamagnetic. The IR spectral studies suggest that the ligands are bidentate to metal through carbonyl oxygen and ring nitrogen. Thermal analyses provide conclusive evidence for the presence of coordinated, as well as lattice water in the complexes. Dinuclear complexes preserve the individuality of the molybdenum oxo peroxo core. The complexes exhibit higher antibacterial activity against bacterium Ralastonia solanacearum (Pseudomonas solanacearum) than the free ligands.     

Synthesis and characterization of some oxodiperoxo molybdenum(VI) complexes of Morpholinomethyl urea and related ligands

The oxodiperoxo complexes of Mo(VI) of the type [MoO(O₂)₂L], where L = Morpholinomethyl urea, morpholinomethyl thiourea, piperidinomethyl urea, piperidinomethyl thiourea, pyrrolidinomethyl urea, and pyrrolidinomethyl thiourea have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, IR, UV-Vis, and TGA/DTA techniques. It is shown that the ligands coordinate to the metal ion in a symmetrical bidentate fashion through heterocyclic nitrogen and carbonyl oxygen or thiocarbonyl sulfur. Thermal studies indicate continuous weight loss until a stable oxide is formed. The text was submitted by authors in English.     

Synthesis,spectral characterization,C?C coupling,oxidation reactions and antibacterial activities of new ruthenium(III) Schiff base complexes

A new series of hexa‐coordinated stable Ru(III) Schiff base complexes of the type [RuX(EPh₃)(L)] (where X = Cl/Br; E = P/As; L = tetradentate N₂O₂ donor Schiff ligands) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, magnetic susceptibility measurement, FT‐IR, UV–vis, ¹³C{¹H}‐NMR, ESR spectra, electrochemical and powder X‐ray diffraction pattern studies. The selective oxidation of alcohols to their corresponding carbonyl compounds occurred in the presence of N‐methylmorpholin‐N‐oxide (NMO), H₂O₂ and O₂ atmosphere at ambient temperature as co‐oxidants and C? C coupling reactions. Further, these new Schiff base ligands and their Ru(III) complexes were also screened for their antibacterial activity against K. pneumoniae, Shigella sp., M. luteus, E. coli and S. typhi. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis and characterization of tungsten carbonyl complexes containing N-methyl substituted urea and thiourea ligands

Six new mixed-ligand tungsten carbonyl complexes containing N-methyl substituted urea and thiourea of the type W(CO)₄[RCH₂N-(C=X)NH₂] where X?=?O or S and R?=?morpholine, piperidine and diphenylamine are reported. These have been prepared by refluxing hexacarbonyl tungsten(0) with corresponding ligands in THF to produce cis-disubstituted products, [(L-L)W(CO)₄] where L-L?=?a chelating bidentate ligand, morpholinomethyl urea (MMU), morpholinomethyl thiourea (MMTU), piperidinomethyl urea (PMU), piperidinomethyl thiourea (PMTU), diphenylaminomethyl urea (DAMU) and diphenylaminomethyl thiourea (DAMTU). The compounds have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR, electronic and ¹³C NMR spectra, magnetic moments and conductivity measurements. The IR spectra suggests that in all the complexes, the ligands are bidentate chelating, coordinating the metal through carbonyl oxygen or thiocarbonyl sulphur and the ring nitrogen or tert-nitrogen of diphenylamine. The CO force constants and CO–CO interaction constants for these derivatives have also been calculated using Cotton–Kraihanzel secular equations, which indicate poor π-bonding ability of the ligands. ¹³C NMR and electronic spectra reveal loss of cis-carbonyl ligands to produce cis-disubstituted tetracarbonyl derivatives. Molecular modeling studies have been carried out using Hyperchem release 7.52 which suggest a distorted octahedral geometry for these complexes.     

Spectroscopic studies,structural characterization and electrochemical studies of two cobalt (III) complexes with tridentate hydrazone Schiff base ligands: Evaluation of antibacterial activities,DNA‐binding,BSA interaction and molecular docking

Co(III) complexes of tridentate Schiff base ligands derived from N‐(2‐hydroxybenzylideneamino)benzamide (H ₂ L ¹ ) and 2‐(2‐hydroxybenzylidene)hydrazine‐1‐carboxamide ( H ₂ L ² ) were synthesized and characterized using IR, Raman, ¹H–NMR and UV–Vis spectroscopies. X‐ray single crystal structures of complexes 1 and 2 have also been determined, and it was indicated that these Co(III) complexes are in a distorted octahedral geometry. The cyclic voltammetry (CV) of the complexes indicates an irreversible redox behavior for both complexes 1 and 2 . The antibacterial effects of the synthesized compounds have been tested by minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration methods, which suggested that the metal complexes exhibit better antibacterial effects than the ligands against Gram‐positive bacteria. The effects of the drug (drug  =  ligands and complexes) on bovine serum albumin (BSA) were examined using circular dichroism (CD) spectropolarimetry, and it was revealed that the BSA (BSA, as a carrier protein) secondary structure changed in the presence of the drug. Interaction of the drug with calf‐thymus DNA (CT‐DNA) was investigated by UV–Vis absorption, fluorescence emission, CV and CD spectroscopy. Binding constants were determined using UV–Vis absorption. The results indicated that the studied Schiff bases bind to DNA, with the hyperchromic effect and non‐intercalative mode in which the metal complexes are more effective than ligands. Furthermore, molecular docking simulation was used to obtain the energetic and binding sites for the interaction of the complexes with Mycobacterium tuberculosis enoyl‐acyl carrier protein reductase (InhA), and results showed that complex 1 has more binding energy.     

Two new two‐dimensional coordination polymers based on isophthalate and a flexible N‐donor ligand containing benzimidazole and pyridine rings: synthesis,crystal structures and a solid‐state UV–Vis study

In coordination chemistry and crystal engineering, many factors influence the construction of coordination polymers and the final frameworks depend greatly on the organic ligands used. N‐Donor ligands with diverse coordination modes and conformations have been employed to assemble metal–organic frameworks. Carboxylic acid ligands can deprotonate completely or partially when bonding to metal ions and can also act as donors or acceptors of hydrogen bonds and are thus good candidates for the construction of supramolecular architectures. Two new transition metal complexes, namely poly[diaqua(μ₄‐1,4‐bis{[1‐(pyridin‐3‐ylmethyl)‐1H‐benz[d]imidazol‐2‐yl]methoxy}benzene)bis(μ₂‐isophthalato)dicobalt(II)], [Co(C₈H₄O₄)(C₃₄H₂₈N₆O₂)_0.5(H₂O)]_n, (1), and poly[diaqua(μ₄‐1,4‐bis{[1‐(pyridin‐3‐ylmethyl)‐1H‐benz[d]imidazol‐2‐yl]methoxy}benzene)bis(μ₂‐isophthalato)dicadmium(II)], [Cd(C₈H₄O₄)(C₃₄H₂₈N₆O₂)_0.5(H₂O)]_n, have been constructed using a symmetric N‐donor ligand and a carboxylate ligand under hydrothermal conditions. X‐ray crystallographic studies reveal that complexes (1) and (2) are isostructural, both of them exhibiting three‐dimensional supramolecular architectures built by hydrogen bonds in which the coordinated water molecules serve as donors, while the O atoms of the carboxylate groups act as acceptors. Furthermore, (1) and (2) have been characterized by elemental, IR spectroscopic, powder X‐ray diffraction (PXRD) and thermogravimetric analyses. The UV–Vis absorption spectrum of complex (1) has also been investigated.     

Synthesis and characterization of binary and ternary oxovanadium complexes of N,N′‐(2‐pyridyl)thiourea and curcumin: Catalytic oxidation potential,antibacterial, antimicrobial,antioxidant and DNA interaction studies

Two binary and two ternary mono‐oxovanadium (IV) complexes of acetylacetonate, curcumin and N ,N ′‐bis(2‐pyridyl)thiourea were synthesized. They were characterized using elemental analysis, infrared and UV–visible spectroscopies and magnetic and conductivity measurements. The formation constants K _f were determined from spectrophotometric measurements. The catalytic potential of the VO complexes was investigated for the oxidation of 1‐octene by aqueous H₂O₂ in acetonitrile. They display high catalytic potential for the conversion of 1‐octene with low chemoselectivity to the epoxy product. The VO complexes exhibit good antibacterial and antimicrobial activities. The antioxidant activity of the VO complexes and their ligands was investigated. The VO complexes show high DNA affinity and DNA cleavage ability.     

Two Pairs of Homochiral Coordination Polymers with Helices Based on Semi‐rigid Lactic Acid Ligands

Utilizing semirigid lactic acid derivatives (R)‐H₂CBA and (S)‐H₂CBA as chiral ligands, two pair of homochiral coordination polymers formulated as [Zn((R)‐CBA)(1,4‐DIB)] · H₂O ( 1 ‐ D ), [Zn((S)‐CBA)(1,4‐DIB)] · H₂O ( 1 ‐ L ), [Co((R)‐CBA)(1,4‐DIB)] · H₂O ( 2 ‐ D ) and [Co((S)‐CBA)(1,4‐DIB)] · H₂O ( 2 ‐ L ) were prepared under solvothermal reaction condition. Single X‐ray diffraction study reveals that all the complexes are comprised of three kinds of helical chains, which are constructed by corresponding metal ions, CBA^2– ligands, and/or 1,4‐DIB ligands. Moreover, some physical characteristics, such as PXRD, thermal stabilities, solid‐state circular dichroism (CD), luminescent and magnetic properties are also investigated.     

Synthesis,structural and chemosensitivity studies of arene d6 metal complexes having N‐phenyl‐N´‐(pyridyl/pyrimidyl)thiourea derivatives

The d⁶ metal complexes of thiourea derivatives were synthesized to investigate its cytotoxicity. Treatment of various N‐phenyl‐N´ pyridyl/pyrimidyl thiourea ligands with half‐sandwich d⁶ metal precursors yielded a series of cationic complexes. Reactions of ligand (L1‐L3) with [(p‐cymene)RuCl₂]₂ and [Cp*MCl₂]₂ (M = Rh/Ir) led to the formation of a series of cationic complexes bearing general formula [(arene)M(L1)к²_(N,S)Cl]⁺, [(arene)M(L2)к²_(N,S)Cl]⁺ and [(arene)M(L3)к²_(N,S)Cl]⁺ [arene = p‐cymene, M = Ru ( 1 , 4 , 7 ); Cp*, M = Rh ( 2 , 5 , 8 ); Cp*, Ir ( 3 , 6 , 9 )]. These compounds were isolated as their chloride salts. X‐ray crystallographic studies of the complexes revealed the coordination of the ligands to the metal in a bidentate chelating N,S‐ manner. Further the cytotoxicity studies of the thiourea derivatives and its complexes evaluated against HCT‐116 (human colorectal cancer), MIA‐PaCa‐2 (human pancreatic cancer) and ARPE‐19 (non‐cancer retinal epithelium) cancer cell lines showed that the thiourea ligands displayed no activity. Upon complexation however, the metal compounds possesses cytotoxicity and whilst potency is less than cisplatin, several complexes exhibited greater selectivity for HCT‐116 or MIA‐PaCa‐2 cells compared to ARPE‐19 cells than cisplatin in vitro. Rhodium complexes of thiourea derivatives were found to be more potent as compared to ruthenium and iridium complexes.     

Mechanistic insight into the reactivity of oxotransferases by novel asymmetric dioxomolybdenum(VI) model complexes

The asymmetric molybdenum(VI) dioxo complexes of the bis(phenolate) ligands 1,4‐bis(2‐hydroxybenzyl)‐1,4‐diazepane, 1,4‐bis(2‐hydroxy‐4‐methylbenzyl)‐1,4‐diazepane, 1,4‐bis(2‐hydroxy‐3,5‐dimethylbenzyl)‐1,4‐diazepane, 1,4‐bis(2‐hydroxy‐3,5‐di‐tert‐butylbenzyl)‐1,4‐diazepane, 1,4‐bis(2‐hydroxy‐4‐flurobenzyl)‐1,4‐diazepane, and 1,4‐bis(2‐hydroxy‐4‐chlorobenzyl)‐1,4‐diazepane (H₂(L1)–H₂(L6), respectively) have been isolated and studied as functional models for molybdenum oxotransferase enzymes. These complexes have been characterized as asymmetric complexes of type [MoO₂(L)] 1–6 by using NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, and electrochemical methods. The molecular structures of [MoO₂(L)] 1–4 have been successfully determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analyses, which show them to exhibit a distorted octahedral coordination geometry around molybdenum(VI) in an asymmetrical cis‐β configuration. The Mo? O_oxo bond lengths differ only by ≈0.01 Å. Complexes 1 , 2 , 5 , and 6 exhibit two successive Mo^VI/Mo^V (E_1/2, ?1.141 to ?1.848 V) and Mo^V/Mo^IV (E_1/2, ?1.531 to ?2.114 V) redox processes. However, only the Mo^VI/Mo^V redox couple was observed for 3 and 4 , suggesting that the subsequent reduction of the molybdenum(V) species is difficult. Complexes 1 , 2 , 5 , and 6 elicit efficient catalytic oxygen‐atom transfer (OAT) from dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) to PMe₃ at 65 °C at a significantly faster rate than the symmetric molybdenum(VI) complexes of the analogous linear bis(phenolate) ligands known so far to exhibit OAT reactions at a higher temperature (130 °C). However, complexes 3 and 4 fail to perform the OAT reaction from DMSO to PMe₃ at 65 °C. DFT/B3LYP calculations on the OAT mechanism reveal a strong trans effect.     

Oxo–Group‐14‐Element Bond Formation in Binuclear Uranium(V) Pacman Complexes

Simple and versatile routes to the functionalization of uranyl‐derived U^V–oxo groups are presented. The oxo‐lithiated, binuclear uranium(V)–oxo complexes [{(py)₃LiOUO}₂(L)] and [{(py)₃LiOUO}(OUOSiMe₃)(L)] were prepared by the direct combination of the uranyl(VI) silylamide “ate” complex [Li(py)₂][(OUO)(N”)₃] (N”=N(SiMe₃)₂) with the polypyrrolic macrocycle H₄L or the mononuclear uranyl (VI) Pacman complex [UO₂(py)(H₂L)], respectively. These oxo‐metalated complexes display distinct U? O single and multiple bonding patterns and an axial/equatorial arrangement of oxo ligands. Their ready availability allows the direct functionalization of the uranyl oxo group leading to the binuclear uranium(V) oxo–stannylated complexes [{(R₃Sn)OUO}₂(L)] (R=nBu, Ph), which represent rare examples of mixed uranium/tin complexes. Also, uranium–oxo‐group exchange occurred in reactions with [TiCl(OiPr)₃] to form U‐O? C bonds [{(py)₃LiOUO}(OUOiPr)(L)] and [(iPrOUO)₂(L)]. Overall, these represent the first family of uranium(V) complexes that are oxo‐functionalised by Group 14 elements.     

Green Synthesis of new Trizole Based Heterocyclic Amino Acids Ligands and their Transition Metal Complexes. Characterization,Kinetics, Antimicrobial and Docking Studies

Two novel amino acids imine ligands (H₂L₁ and H₂L₂) have been synthesized using green condensation reaction from 2‐[3‐Amino‐5‐(2‐hydroxy‐phenyl)‐5‐methyl‐1,5‐dihydro‐[1, 2, 4]triazol‐4‐yl]‐3‐(1H‐indol‐3‐yl)‐propionic acid with benzaldehyde/p‐flouro benzaldehyde (1:1 molar ratio) in the presence of lemon juice as a natural acidic catalyst in aqueous medium. Their transition metal complexes have been prepared in a molar ratio (1:1). Characterization of the ligands and complexes using elemental analysis, spectroscopic studies, ¹HNMR, ¹³CNMR, and thermal analysis has been reported. E*, ΔH*, ΔS* and ΔG* thermodynamic parameters, were calculated to throw more light on the nature of changes accompanying the thermal decomposition process of these complexes. The molar conductance measurement of metal complexes showed nonelectrolyte behavior. The metal complexes of the two ligands have tetrahedral geometry with a general molecular structure [M(H₂L)X_n], where [(M = Mn (II), Co (II), Cu (II) and Zn (II), X = Cl, n = 2]; M = VO (II), X = SO₄, n = 1] for H₂L₁. [M = Co (II), Cu (II), Zn (II)] for H₂L₂. Antibacterial activity of the complexes against (Bacillis subtilis, Micrococcus luteus, Escherichia coli), also antifungal activity against (Aspergillus niger, Candida Glabarta, Saccharomyces cerevisiae) have been screened. The results showed that all complexes have antimicrobial activity higher than free ligands. Molecular docking studies results showed that, all the synthesized compounds having minimum binding energy and have good affinity toward the active pocket, thus, they may be considered as good inhibitor of targeting PDB code: 1SC7 (Human DNA Topo‐isomerase I).     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Antibacterial Activities of Organotin(IV) Complexes with 2‐Acetylpyridine‐N(4)‐cyclohexylthiosemicarbazone (HAPCT)

The reaction of 2‐acetylpyridine‐N(4)‐cyclohexylthiosemicarbazone [(HAPCT), ( 1 )] ligand with organotin(IV) chloride(s) afforded the five new organotin(IV) complexes: [MeSnCl₂(APCT)] ( 2 ), [BuSnCl₂(APCT)] ( 3 ), [PhSnCl₂(APCT)] ( 4 ), [Me₂SnCl(APCT)] ( 5 ), and [Ph₂SnCl(APCT)] ( 6 ). The ligand ( 1 ) and its organotin(IV) complexes ( 2–6 ) have been synthesized and characterized by CHN analyses, molar conductivity, UV–vis, FT IR, ¹H, ¹³C, and ¹¹⁹Sn NMR spectral studies. The single crystal X‐ray diffraction studies indicated that [PhSnCl₂(APCT)] ( 4 ) is six coordinated and strongly adopts a distorted octahedral configuration with the coordination through pyridine‐N, azomethine‐N, and thiolato‐S atoms of the ligand. The compound crystallizes into a monoclinic lattice with the space group P21/n. The ligand ( 1 ) and its organotin(IV) complexes ( 2–6 ) were assayed for in vitro antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Enterobacter aerogenes, and Salmonella typhi. The screening results have shown that the organotin(IV) complexes ( 2–6 ) have better antibacterial activity than the free ligand. Furthermore, it has been shown that the diphenyltin(IV) derivative ( 6 ) exhibits significantly better activities than the other organotin(IV) derivatives ( 2–5 ). © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 24:43–52, 2013; View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com . DOI 10.1002/hc.21061     

Electrochemical Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel(II) Complexes with N‐2‐Pyridyl‐sulfonamide Ligands

Heteroleptic nickel(II) complexes [NiL₂L′] of a series of monoanionic and potentially bidentate N‐2‐pyridyl‐sulfonamide ligands [HL] and 2,2′‐bipyridine or 1,10‐Phenanthroline (L′) have been prepared by electrochemical oxidation of a nickel anode in an acetonitrile solution of the ligands. The complexes have been characterized by microanalysis, IR and electronic spectroscopy, magnetic measurements and LSI mass spectrometry. The crystal structure of [Ni(Ms6mepy)₂(bipy)] has been determined by x‐ray diffraction and shows the metal in an octahedral NiN₆ environment. Octahedral structures are also proposed for the other complexes with the N‐2‐pyridyl‐sulfonamide ligands acting as N,N′ or N, O bidentate systems, depending on the position of the methyl substituent on the pyridine ring.     

Hydrothermal synthesis,crystal structure and photoluminescence of two homochiral zinc(II) coordination polymers

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have potentially useful applications and an intriguing variety of architectures and topologies. Two homochiral coordination polymers have been synthesized by the hydrothermal method, namely poly[(μ‐N‐benzyl‐L‐phenylalaninato‐κ⁴O,O′:O,N)(μ‐formato‐κ²O:O′)zinc(II)], [Zn(C₁₆H₁₆NO₂)(HCOO)]_n, (1), and poly[(μ‐N‐benzyl‐L‐leucinato‐κ⁴O,O′:O,N)(μ‐formato‐κ²O:O′)zinc(II)], [Zn(C₁₃H₁₈NO₂)(HCOO)]_n, (2), and studied by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy and fluorescence spectroscopy. Compounds (1) and (2) each have a two‐dimensional layer structure, with the benzyl or isobutyl groups of the ligands directed towards the interlayer interface. Photoluminescence investigations show that both (1) and (2) display a strong emission in the blue region.     

Investigation of mononuclear,dinuclear, and trinuclear transition metal (II) complexes derived from an asymmetric Salamo‐based ligand possessing three different coordination modes

A new asymmetric Salamo‐based ligand H₂L was synthesized using 3‐tert‐butyl‐salicylaldehyde and 6‐methoxy‐2‐[O‐(1‐ethyloxyamide)]‐oxime‐1‐phenol. By adjusting the ratio of the ligand H₂L and Cu (II), Co (II), and Ni (II) ions, mononuclear, dinuclear, and trinuclear transition metal (II) complexes, [Cu(L)], [{Co(L)}₂], and [{Ni(L)(CH₃COO)(CH₃CH₂OH)}₂Ni] with the ligand H₂L possessing completely different coordination modes were obtained, respectively. The optical spectra of ligand H₂L and its Cu (II), Co (II) and Ni (II) complexes were investigated. The Cu (II) complex is a mononuclear structure, and the Cu (II) atom is tetracoordinated to form a planar quadrilateral structure. The Co (II) complex is dinuclear, and the two Co (II) atoms are pentacoordinated and have coordination geometries of distorted triangular bipyramid. The Ni (II) complex is a trinuclear structure, and the terminal and central Ni (II) atoms are all hexacoordinated, forming distorted octahedral geometries. Furthermore, optical properties including UV–Vis, IR, and fluorescence of the Cu (II), Co (II), and Ni (II) complexes were investigated. Finally, the antibacterial activities of the Cu (II), Co (II), and Ni (II) complexes were explored. According to the experimental results, the inhibitory effect was found to be enhanced with increasing concentrations of the Cu (II), Co (II), and Ni (II) complexes.