Synthesis,characterization, and in vitro antibacterial and antifungal studies of tin(IV) thiohydrazide complexes

Reaction of tin dichloride and tin tetrachloride with cyclohexylamine-N-thiohydrazide (ChaThz) [L¹] and 1,3-propanediamine-N-thiohydrazide (PdaThz) [L²] results in [Sn(ChaThz)₂] (1), Sn(ChaThz)₂Cl₂] (2), [Sn(PdaThz)₂] (3), and [Sn(PdaThz)₂Cl₂] (4), in which the thiohydrazide coordinates to tin through imine nitrogen and thioamide sulfur. The ratio metal?:?ligand was 1?:?2 for all complexes. The tin(IV) thiohydrazide complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV-Vis, ¹H-NMR, ¹¹⁹Sn NMR, and mass spectral studies. Using the disc diffusion method, the ligands and metal complexes were screened for in vitro antibacterial activities against four pathogenic bacteria, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, P. aeruginosa, and Bacillus cereus and for antifungal activities against Aspergillus flavus, A. carbonarius, A. niger, and A. fumigatus. While the tin(IV) complexes exhibited moderate antifungal activities, their parent ligands showed much higher and long-lasting broad spectrum of bioactivity against fungal growth. This was particularly the case for L¹ whose fungal inhibitory activity by the end of the experimental period was comparable and, for the most part, more pronounced than that of AmB. This higher activity of L¹ was maintained specifically against S. Aureus but in general, bacteria were more susceptible to complexes than ligands.     

Synthesis,structure and reactivity of complexes containing a transition metal–bismuth bond

The transition metal chemistry of bismuth has attracted significant interest since the 1970s. The low cost and high abundance of bismuth(III) reagents, such as the trihalides, makes them ideal starting materials and the size of the bismuth centre allows three- and higher-coordinate complexes to be synthesised, in which the bismuth atom is linked to one or more transition metal fragments. The ability to vary these metal fragments gives access to a plethora of available structures, with cyclopentadienylcarbonyl, metal carbonyl and sandwich compounds of bismuth in existence. Significant recent study has focused on applications in catalysis, where bismuth species can act as cross-coupling agents in carbon–carbon, carbon–nitrogen and carbon–oxygen bond forming reactions. Another striking feature is the variation in bonding situations that can be observed when studying the organometallic chemistry of bismuth. For example, dative and covalent interactions have been reported, in addition to cases of dibismuth acting as a two-, four- or six-electron donating ligand. This review aims to demonstrate the multi-faceted nature of the transition metal chemistry of bismuth and provide a detailed coverage of this topic.     

Synthesis,characterization and antimicrobial activity studies of N - N ′-tetracarboxydiethyloxamide ligand and its metal(II) complexes

N-N′-tetracarboxydiethyloxamide (hereafter abbreviated as H₆L) was prepared by using L-aspartic acid and diethyl oxalate (DEO). A series of binuclear complexes of divalent metal chlorides viz. Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) with H₆L have been prepared. Spectral studies (IR, UV and NMR) magnetic susceptibility, elemental analysis and molar conductance measurements confirm the formation of binuclear complexes, [M₂H₂L]/[M₂H₂L?·?4H₂O]. Electronic absorption spectra and magnetic susceptibilities suggest square-planar stereochemistry for Cu(II) and tetrahedral for Zn(II) complexes. Mn(II), Co(II), and Ni(II) coordinate two molecules of water and consequently show octahedral geometry. The in vitro antimicrobial activity of the synthesized compounds is discussed against bacterial strains such as S. aureus, S. epididermis, K. pneumonia, S. typhi, P. aerugenosa, and B. subtilis A. brasilense. The metal complexes show higher activity against all the microorganisms than the ligand.     

Synthesis,characterization, DNA binding,oxidative damage of DNA strand scission,and antimicrobial activities of β-diketone condensed Schiff-base transition metal complexes

Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), and VO(IV) complexes containing a versatile β-diketone Schiff-base ligand (obtained by the condensation of 3-furan-2-ylmethylene-2,4-dione and 2-aminophenol) have been synthesized and characterized. Microanalytical, magnetic, and spectroscopic data reveal that the central metal is coordinated to two oxygens of phenolate and two nitrogens of imine of the ligand. Binding of synthesized complexes with calf thymus DNA has been investigated by spectroscopic and electrochemical methods and viscosity measurements. The complexes are able to form adducts with DNA and to distort the double helix by changing the base stacking. Electrostatic binding of vanadyl complex is observed from the weak hypochromism in electronic absorption spectra and no change in the viscosity with DNA. Oxidative DNA cleavage activities of the complexes are studied with supercoiled pUC19 DNA using gel electrophoresis. The hydroxyl radical (OH^?) is likely to be the species responsible for the cleavage of pUC19 DNA by the synthesized complexes. Under our experimental conditions, the vanadyl complex has no significant cleavage of DNA. The compounds have been screened for activity against several bacterial and fungal strains and the results are compared with the activity of standard drugs.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic characterization,thermal stability and biological studies of mixed ligand complexes of gemifloxacin drug and 2,2′-bipyridine with some transition metals

Research on Chemical Intermediates - The mixed ligand Zn(II), Zr(IV), Pd(II), Ce(IV), Th(IV), and U(VI) complexes of gemifloxacin and N-donor 2,2′-bipyridine have been prepared. These...     

Synthesis, characterization and cyclic voltammetric studies of β-ketooximato ruthenium(II) complexes

Summary -Ketooxime [RC(O)C(NOH)R] (R = Me or Ph) ligands (HL) react with [Ru(PPh₃)₃Cl₂] in refluxing EtOH to yield [Ru(PPh₃)₂(L)₂] complexes. For R = Me, one isomer was obtained, while two isomers were isolated when R = Ph, due to a bulk effect. The complexes are diamagnetic and absorb intensely in the vis. region due to MLCT transitions. In MeCN and CH₂Cl₂ solution, Ru^II-Ru^III oxidation occurs in the 0.69–0.92 V versus s.c.e. range. The oxidation potential depends on both the electronic nature of R and the stereochemistry of the complexes.     

Synthesis,characterization and antimicrobial activities of transition metal complexes of N,N -dialkyl- N′ -(2-chlorobenzoyl)thiourea derivatives

N,N-di-n-propyl-N′-(2-chlorobenzoyl)thiourea (HL¹) (1), N,N-diphenyl-N′-(2-chlorobenzoyl)thiourea (HL²) (2), and their Ni^II, Co^II, Cu^II, Zn^II, Pt^II, Cd^II and Pd^II complexes have been synthesized and characterized. HL¹ and its copper complex were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The ligands coordinate as bidentates yielding essentially neutral complexes of the type [ML₂]. The complexes were screened for their in vitro antibacterial, antifungal activities and toxicity. All compounds showed antimicrobial activity, but antibacterial efficacy is greater than antifungal activity.     

Synthesis,spectral and antimicrobial studies of transition metal complexes with novel macrocyclic ligand containing C=N and CO–NH group

This article reports synthesis of Co(II), Ni(II), Mn(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) complexes with a new macrocyclic ligand 1,4,11,14-tetraazacyclonanodeca-5,10-dioxo-1,14-diene (H₂L). The ligand (L₁) was prepared by reaction of adipic acid and ethylenediamine in 1 : 2 ratio while the macrocycle was derived from 1,4-bis-(2′-amino-ethanamide)butane and glutaraldehyde. The synthesized complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, spectral analyses (¹H NMR spectra, FT-IR spectra, electronic spectra, and mass spectra), magnetic susceptibility measurements, and thermogravimetric studies. On the basis of electronic spectral studies and molar conductance measurements, octahedral geometry was confirmed for Ni(II), Mn(II), and Co(II) while tetrahedral for Zn(II) and square planar for Cu(II) complexes. The TGA results revealed that the complexes exhibited higher thermal stability than the macrocycle. All the complexes were screened against bacterial and fungal strains and preliminary antimicrobial results showed that these complexes inhibited bacterial/fungal growth to a greater extent than the ligand.     

Synthesis,characterization, potentiometric and thermodynamic studies of transition metal complexes with 1-benzotriazol-1-yl-1-[( p -methoxyphenyl) hydrazono]propan-2-one†

A new series of Mn²⁺ and Co²⁺ complexes with 1-benzotriazol-2-yl-1-[(p-methoxyphenyl)-hydrazono]propan-2-one (BMHP) were synthesized and characterized by the elemental analysis, magnetic and different spectral techniques. Proton dissociation constant of the free ligand and the stepwise stability constants of its metal complexes were determined potentiometrically in 0.1 M KC1 and 40% (v/v) ethanol–water. The dissociation constants of the free ligand and its metal complexes were determined at different temperatures and the corresponding thermodynamic parameters were calculated and discussed. The dissociation process was found to be non-spontaneous, endothermic and entropically unfavorable. The changes in the standard ΔG ⁰ and ΔH ⁰ accompanying complexation were decreased with increasing metal ionic radius but increased with increasing electronegativity, ionization enthalpy, and hydration enthalpy of the metal ion. The values of (?ΔG ⁰) and (?ΔH ⁰) were in the order: Mn²⁺ < Co²⁺ < Ni²⁺ < Cu²⁺, in accord with the Irving-Williams order. The complexes were found to be stabilized by both enthalpy and entropy changes and the results suggest that complexation is an enthalpy-driven process. The distribution diagrams of the complexes in solution were evaluated.     

Synthesis,characterization, and biological studies of lanthanide complexes with 2,6-pyridine dicarboxylic acid and α-picolinic acid

Four new solid ternary complexes of lanthanide with 2,6-pyridine dicarboxylic acid and α-picolinic acid [Ln(DPA)(L^α)(H₂O)] · 2H₂O (Ln = La³⁺, Ce³⁺, Eu³⁺, or Gd³⁺; DPA = 2,6-pyridine dicarboxylic acid; HL^α = α-picolinic acid) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, FT-IR, UV–Vis, and TG–DTA. The antibacterial activities indicate that all the complexes exhibit antibacterial ability against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus with broad antimicrobial spectra. The anticancer activity of the La complex against K562 tumor cell in vitro is measured using methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) colorimetry and flow cytometry. The La complex can induce K562 tumor cell apoptosis, presenting the best apoptosis effect by acting on the S period after inducing K562 tumor cell for 72 h.     

Polymer complexes,XXIII: Synthesis and physico-chemical studies on transition metal complexes of symmetric novel poly(N,N′-o-phenylenediamine)-bis(cinnamaldehyde)

Summary New complexes derived from polymeric N,N-o-phenylenediamine bis(cinnamaldehyde) (L) with Cu^II, Co^II, Ni^II, Zn^II, UO ₂ ^II , and Pd^II were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, magnetic susceptibilities and spectroscopic (IR, far-IR,¹H-NMR,¹³C-NMR and EPR) studies. A bidentate methine nitrogen atoms coordination of the ligand is assigned in the isolated complexes. The stereochemistries of the polymer complexes have been studied with using magnetic and spectroscopic measurements. Analytical data show 2:1 or 1:1 (ligand:metal) stoichiometry with water molecules coordinated to the Zn^II ion, as evidenced from IR and thermal analysis (DTA). The ligand was tested as a corrosion inhibitor for copper; the limiting concentration of the ligand to give maximum efficiency (60%) is 10^–3 mol dm^–3 at 25°C.

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Polymere Komplexe, XXIII: Synthese und physikalisch-chemische Untersuchungen an Übergangsmetallkomplexen von symmetrischem Poly(N,N-o-phenylendiamin)bis(zimtaldehyd)

Zusammenfassung Es wurden neue Komplexe von polymerem Poly(N,N-o-phenylendiamin)bis-(zimtaldehyd) mit Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), UO₂(II) und Pd(II) hergestellt und mittels Elementaranalyse, magnetischen Suszeptibilitätsmessungen und spektroskopischen Methoden (IR, far-IR,¹H-NMR,¹³C-NMR und EPR) charakterisiert. Es wurde eine zweizähnige Methin-Stickstoff-Koordination in den Komplexen festgestellt. Die Stereochemie der Polymerkomplexe wurde mittels magnetischer und spektroskopischer Messungen untersucht. Aus den analytischen Daten, mit zusätzlichen Argumenten aus IR und thermischer Analyse (DTA), ergab sich eine 2:1 oder 1:1 (Ligand:Metall)-Stöchiometrie mit an Zn(II) koordinierten Wassermolekülen. Der Ligand wurde als Korrosionsinhibitor für Kupfer getestet: die Grenzkonzentration des Liganden zur maximalen Effizienz (60%) ist 10^–3 mol dm^–1 bei 25°C.

     

Synthesis,characterization and antitumour activity of uracil and uracil–histidine complexes with metal(III) ions

Complexes of the[Al(L-H)(OH)Cl],[M(L-H)(H2O)2- (OH)Cl] and [M(L-H)(L-H)(H2O)Cl] type, where L = uracil (URL); L = histidine (HISD); M = CrIII or FeIII and M = AlIII, CrIII or FeIII were synthesized and characterized. The complexes are polymers, with high decomposition points and are insoluble in water and common organic solvents. Uracil is coordinated to the metal ion through the O atom of C(4)-O and the N atom of N(1), while histidine coordinates through the O atom of -CO2– and the N atom of the -NH2 groups. The eff values, electronic spectral bands and e.s.r. spectra suggest a polymeric six coordinate spin-free octahedral stereochemistry for the CrIII and FeIII complexes. The in vivo and in vitro antitumour activity results indicate that CrIII and FeIII complexes have significant activity against P815 murine mastocytoma but AlIII complexes show poor activity.     

Synthesis,characterization and antimalarial activity of new iridium–chloroquine complexes

Chloroquine base (CQ) reacts with [Ir(COD)Cl]₂ and IrCl₃ · 3H₂O to yield of Ir(CQ)Cl(COD) (1) and Ir₂Cl₆(CQ) · 3H₂O (2), respectively. Reaction of [Ir(COD)Cl]₂ with CQ in the presence of NH₄PF₆ leaded to [Ir(CQ)(Solv)₂]PF₆ (3). The three new iridium–CQ complexes were characterized by a combination of elemental analysis, IR and NMR spectroscopies and evaluated in vitro against Plasmodium beghei. Comparison of the IC₅₀ values obtained with the experimental compounds with that determined for chloroquine diphosphate indicated a higher activity for complex 2, while complexes 1 and 3 showed a similar and lower activity, respectively.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of transition metal complexes of 1,1′-bisacetylacetoferrocene

Bimetallic complexes 3a–e of 1,1′-bisacetylacetoferrocene (2) were prepared by reactions of transition metal acetates M(OAc)₂ (M?=?Co²⁺, Mn²⁺, Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, Zn²⁺) with the 2 in refluxing methanol. The X-ray structures of the cobalt and manganese complexes were determined showing very similar centrosymmetric macrocyclic dimeric frameworks constituted by linkage of two Co²⁺ or Mn²⁺ ions and two 1,1′-diacetoacetylferrocene units with two additional methanols as bridges dividing this macrocyclic framework into two small cyclic subunits. The UV-Vis spectra and electronic properties were also studied.     

Synthesis, structure and characterization of binuclear copper(Ⅱ) complexes

At room temperature, dibenzoyl peroxide undergoes oxidative addition reaction with metallic copper powder and pyridine N-oxide (triphenylphosphine oxide or 2,9-dimethyl-4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthrolin) which affords the last products as binuclear copper(II) complexes, [Cu(C5H5NO)-(C6H5COO)2]2(1), [Cu(OPPh3)(C6H5COO)2]2(2) and [Cu(C6H5COO)(C26H2oN2)](3, C26H2oN2 is 2,9-dimethyl-4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthrolin). The structure of the complexes were characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra, TG-DTA and magnetic property. Crystals(1) are triclinic, space group P1,a=0.92617(36),b=1.06973(17), c=1.08813(29) nm, a=59.60(2)°, β=74.83(3)°,γ=72.80(2)°, V=0.880 nm3, Dc=1.520 g/cm3, Z=1, R=0.044, Rw=0.048, Mr=805.78, 3477 reflections with I > 3σ(I). Each copper(Ⅱ) ion is coordinated by two bridging bidentate benzoate ligands and one pyridine N-oxide or triphenylphosphine oxide to form dimeric binuclear molecules. The structure of the compound(1) shows a clear centre of symmetry.     

Synthesis,characterization, and biological activity studies of copper(II)–metal(II) binuclear complexes of dipyridylglyoxal bis(2-hydroxybenzoyl hydrazone)

A new series of copper(II) mononuclear and copper(II)–metal(II) binuclear complexes [(H₂L)Cu] ? H₂O, [CuLM] ? nH₂O, and [Cu(H₂L)M(OAc)₂] ? nH₂O, n = 1–2, M = Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), or Zn(II), and L is the anion of dipyridylglyoxal bis(2-hydroxybenzoyl hydrazone), H₄L, were synthesized and characterized. Elemental analyses, molar conductivities, and FT-IR spectra support the formulation of these complexes. IR data suggest that H₄L is dibasic tetradentate in [(H₂L)Cu] ? H₂O and [Cu(H₂L)M(OAc)₂] ? nH₂O but tetrabasic hexadentate in [CuLM] ? nH₂O (n = 1–2). Thermal studies indicate that waters are of crystallization and the complexes are thermally stable to 347–402°C depending upon the nature of the complex. Magnetic moment values indicate magnetic exchange interaction between Cu(II) and M(II) centers in binuclear complexes. The electronic spectral data show that d–d transitions of CuN₂O₂ in the mononuclear complex are blue shifted in binuclear complexes in the sequences: Cu–Cu > Cu–Ni > Cu–Co > Cu–Zn, suggesting that the binuclear complexes [CuLM] ? nH₂O are more planar than the mononuclear complex. The structures of complexes were optimized through molecular mechanics applying MM ⁺force field coupled with molecular dynamics simulation. [(H₂L)Cu] ? nH₂O, [CuLM] ? nH₂O, and the free ligand were screened for antimicrobial activities on some Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial species. The free ligand is inactive against all studied bacteria. The screening data showed that [CuLCu] ? H₂O > [(H₂L)Cu] ? H₂O > [CuLZn] ? H₂O > [CuLNi] ? 2H₂O ≈ [CuLCo] ? H₂O in order of biological activity. The data are discussed in terms of their compositions and structures.     

Synthesis and characterization of complexes of the first transition series cations with 2,2′-biimidazole and 2,2′-biimidazolate

Mononuclear [M(hfacac)₂(H₂biim)] complexes, where M = Mn^II, Fe^II, Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II or Zn^II, hfacac = hexafluoroacetylacetonate, H₂biim = 2,2-biimidazole; dinuclear K₂[M₂(acac)₄(-biim)] (M = Cu^II or Zn^II) and tetranuclear K₂[M₄(acac)₈( ₄-biim)] (M = Co^II or Ni^II) complexes have been prepared and characterized by chemical analysis, conductance measurements, i.r., electronic and e.p.r. spectroscopies and by magnetic susceptibility measurements (in the 2–300 K range). Mn^II, Fe^II and Co^II are in a high spin state. The e.p.r. spectra of Cu^II and Mn^II compounds have been recorded.     

Synthesis,characterization and redox properties of mono- and bis-β-diketonate ruthenium complexes

Complexes of the type [RuIII(L)Cl2(PPh3)2] and [RuII(L)2(PPh3)2] (HL=benzoylacetone or acetylacetone) have been synthesized by the reaction of [RuCl2(PPh3)3] with HL under various experimental conditions. The [RuIII(L)Cl2(PPh3)2] complexes are one-electron paramagnetic species and, in solution, they show intense LMCT transitions in the visible region together with weak ligand-field transitions at lower energies. The [RuII(L)2(PPh3)2] complexes are diamagnetic and their solutions show sharp 1H n.m.r. signals and also show intense MLCT transitions in the visible region. In MeCN solution, the [RuIII(L)Cl2(PPh3)2] complexes show a reversible RuIII-RuII reduction near –0.3V and an irreversible RuIII- RuIV oxidation near 1.2 V versus s.c.e. A reversible RuII-RuIII oxidation is displayed by the [RuII(L)2(PPh3)2] complexes in MeCN solution near 0.3 V versus s.c.e. followed by another reversible RuIII-RuIV oxidation near 1.1 V versus s.c.e. The [RuII(L)2(PPh3)2] complexes have been oxidized to the corresponding [RuIII(L)2(PPh3)2]+ analogues and isolated as ClO4– salts in the solid state. The oxidized complexes are one-electron paramagnetic. They are 1:1 electrolytes in solution and show intense LMCT transitions in the visible region along with weak ligand-field transitions at lower energies.