Tripropylarsane Complexes of Palladium(II) and Platinum(II) — Syntheses,Spectroscopy, and Structures

Several palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes of tripropylarsanes (AsR₃; R = Pr, iPr) with the formulae, [MCl₂(AsR₃)₂], [M₂Cl₂(μ‐Cl)₂(AsR₃)₂], [Pd₂Me₂(μ‐Cl)₂(AsR₃)₂], [Pd₂X₂(μ‐Pz)₂(AsR₃)₂] (X = Cl or Me, Pz = pyrazolate), [Pd₂Cl₂(μ‐Y)₂(AsR₃)₂] (Y = OAc or SPh), [MCl(S₂CNEt₂)(AsR₃)] and [PdCp(Cl)(AsiPr₃)] (M = Pd or Pt) have been prepared. All the complexes have been characterised by elemental analyses, IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The stereochemistry of the complexes has been deduced from the spectroscopic data. The structures of [Pd₂Me₂(μ‐X)₂(AsiPr₃)₂] (X = Cl or Pz) have been established by single crystal X‐ray diffraction analyses. Both of the complexes have sym‐trans configuration. Strong trans influence of the methyl group is reflected on the Pd—X bond distances.     

Complexes of Platinum(II) Chloride with Cyanophosphines

Platinum(II) cyanophosphine complexes PtL₂Cl₂, where L = P(CN)₃, PhP(CN)₂, or Ph₂PCN, were synthesized. Their properties and mode of coordination were examined.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Neutral Cyclometalated Platinum(II) Complexes and their Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Evaluations

A series of neutral cyclometalated platinum(II) complexes bearing 2,6-bis(2-naphthyl)pyridine as a C^N^C tridentate chelating ligand with monodentate pyridyl ligands with different substituents 1 – 3 have been synthesized via double cyclometalation and ligand displacement reaction. The structural, photophysical, electrochemical and aggregation induced emission (AIE) properties of these neutral platinum(II) complexes were systematically studied. Complexes 1 – 3 exhibited AIE effects with different emission intensities and colors, in which 1 showed the highest quantum efficiency of 8.6 % under aggregated state, and the aggregates were assembled to ordered spheres. Among the Pt(II) complexes, 1 showed a bactericidal activity against both Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) (MIC and MBC=3.13 μg/mL) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) (MIC and MBC=6.25 μg/mL). Complex 1 did not possess noticeable cytotoxicity to human skin HaCaT keratinocytes. The non-cytotoxic complex 1 would have a good potential to be used for the antibacterial therapy to combat with S. aureus and MRSA-infected skin diseases.     

Solution Behaviour and Biomolecular Interactions of Two Cytotoxic trans‐Platinum(II) Complexes Bearing Aliphatic Amine Ligands

A novel trans‐platinum(II) complex bearing one dimethylamine (dma) and one methylamine (ma) ligand, namely trans‐[PtCl₂(dma)(ma)], recently synthesised and characterised in our laboratory, displayed relevant antiproliferative properties in vitro, being more active than the parent complex, trans‐[PtCl₂(dma)(ipa)], which has isopropylamine (ipa) in place of methylamine. We have analysed comparatively the solution behaviour of these two complexes under various experimental conditions, and investigated their reactivity with horse heart cytochrome c by mass spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopy (ICP‐OES), 2D [¹H,¹⁵N],[¹H,¹³C] HSQC and [¹H,¹H] NOESY NMR. Some important changes that occurred in the [¹H,¹³C] HSQC NMR spectrum of cytochrome c treated with trans‐[PtCl₂(dma)(ma)] in water, after two days’ incubation, most probably arose from direct platinum coordination to the protein side chain; this was proved conclusively by [¹H,¹H] NOESY NMR and [¹H,¹⁵N] HSQC NMR measurements. Met65 was identified as the primary Pt binding site on cytochrome c. Electrospray mass spectrometry (ESIMS) results provided evidence for extensive platinum–protein adduct formation. A fragment of the [Pt(amine)(amine′)] type was established to be primarily responsible for protein metalation. ICP‐OES analysis revealed that these trans‐platinum(II) complexes bind preferentially to the serum proteins albumin and transferrin rather than to calf thymus DNA. Pt binding to DNA was found to be far lower than in the case of cisplatin. The implications of the results for the mechanism of action of novel cytotoxic trans‐platinum complexes are discussed.     

Mixed Platinum(II) Halide Complexes with Sulfur Donors

Abstract

The reaction of platinum(II) halides with stoichiometric amounts of either dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) or thiocarbamic ester (L) in acetone yields the complexes cis-[Pt(L)(DMSO)X₂], where L α MTC (EtOSCNHMe), ETC (EtOSCNHEt) or TC (EtOSCNH₂) and X α Cl or Br. The compounds have been isolated and characterized by elemental analysis and by infrared and nmr (¹H and ¹³C) spectroscopy. Either dimethyl sulfoxide or thiocarbamic ester coordinate through the sulphur atom. In the MTC and ETC adducts the planar ligand molecule is present in the isomeric form bearing the N-alkyl group in an anti position with respect to the thiocarbonyl group.     

Sulfobridged Polynuclear Complexes of Platinum(II) and Palladium(II)

When the platinum(II) and palladium(II) salts interact with ligands such as cystamine-(mercamine) HSCH₂CH₂NH₂ and 2-mercaptoethanol HSCH₂CH₂OH under certain conditions, polynuclear complexes of the compositions are obtained: [Pt₆(SCH₂CH₂NH₂)₈]Cl₄. 5H₂O and [Pd₆(SCH₂CH₂OH)₈]Cl₄. In a comparative study of the IR and X-ray spectra of synthesized complexes and ligands, as well as the results of X-ray diffraction studies, it was established that sulfur atoms of 2-mercaptoethanol occupy a bridge position with a mixed coordination of ligands in the palladium complex. In the platinum(II) complex bidentate coordination of ligands is realized through sulfur and nitrogen atoms.     

Carbonyl Complexes of Platinum (II) and Palladium(II) with Heterocyclic Cyclometalating Ligands

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Porphyrin/Platinum(II) C^N^N Acetylide Complexes: Synthesis,Photophysical Properties,and Singlet Oxygen Generation

A new class of substituted porphyrins has been developed in which a different number of cyclometalated Pt^II C^N^N acetylides and polyethylene glycol (PEG) chains are attached to the meso positions of the porphyrin core, which are meant for photophysical, electrochemical, and in vitro light‐induced singlet oxygen (¹O₂) generation studies. All of these Zn^II porphyrin–Pt^II C^N^N acetylide conjugates show moderate to high (Φ_Δ=0.55 to 0.63) singlet oxygen generation efficiency. The complexes are soluble in organic solvents but, despite the PEG substituents, slowly aggregate in aqueous solvent systems. These conjugates also exhibit interesting photophysical properties, including near‐complete photoinduced energy transfer (PEnT) through the rigid acetylenic bond(s) from the Pt^II C^N^N antenna units to the Zn^II porphyrin core, which shows sensitized luminescence, as shown by quenching of Pt^II C^N^N‐based luminescence. Electrochemical measurements show a set of redox processes that are approximately the sum of what is observed for the Pt^II C^N^N acetylide and Zn^II porphyrin units. UV/Vis spectroscopic properties are supported by DFT calculations.     

Photoswitching the Cytotoxic Properties of Platinum(II) Compounds

The photoactivation of potential anticancer metal complexes is a hot topic of current research as it may lead to the development of more selective drugs. Photoactivated chemotherapy (PACT) with coordination compounds is usually based on a (photo)chemical reaction taking place at the metal center. Herein, a new strategy is exploited that consists of “photomodifying” a ligand coordinated to metal ions. Platinum(II) complexes from photoswitchable 1,2‐dithienylethene‐containing ligands have been prepared, which exhibit two interconvertible photoisomeric forms that present distinct DNA‐interacting properties and cytotoxic behaviors.     

Nickel(II) Analogues of Phosphorescent Platinum(II) Complexes with Picosecond Excited-State Decay

Square-planar Ni^II complexes are interesting as cheaper and more sustainable alternatives to Pt^II luminophores widely used in lighting and photocatalysis. We investigated the excited-state behavior of two Ni^II complexes, which are isostructural with two luminescent Pt^II complexes. The initially excited singlet metal-to-ligand charge transfer (¹MLCT) excited states in the Ni^II complexes decay to metal-centered (³MC) excited states within less than 1 picosecond, followed by non-radiative relaxation of the ³MC states to the electronic ground state within 9–21 ps. This contrasts with the population of an emissive triplet ligand-centered (³LC) excited state upon excitation of the Pt^II analogues. Structural distortions of the Ni^II complexes are responsible for this discrepant behavior and lead to dark ³MC states far lower in energy than the luminescent ³LC states of Pt^II compounds. Our findings suggest that if these structural distortions could be restricted by more rigid coordination environments and stronger ligand fields, the excited-state relaxation in four-coordinate Ni^II complexes could be decelerated such that luminescent ³LC or ³MLCT excited states become accessible. These insights are relevant to make Ni^II fit for photophysical and photochemical applications that relied on Pt^II until now.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Trans-Mixed Diamine Platinum(II) and Platinum(IV) Complexes

A series of novel trans-mixed diamine platinum(II) and platinum(IV) complexes of type trans-[Pt^II(R-NH₂)(R'-NH₂)Cl₂] and trans -[Pt^IV(R-NH₂)(R'-NH₂)Cl₄] (where R-NH₂ = ethylamine or butylamine and R'-NH₂ = methylamine, propylamine, isopropylamine, pentylamine, or hexylamine) was synthesized and characterized using elemental analysis and infrared and ¹⁹⁵Pt nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic techniques.     

Iridium (I) and Platinum (II) Complexes with Cyanine Dye Base Ligands

The preparation of cyanine dyes by coordination of cyanine dye bases with transition metals is described. The significance of these complexús for the realization of an excitonic high temperature superconductor is discussed.     

Quadruplex DNA‐Stabilising Dinuclear Platinum(II) Terpyridine Complexes with Flexible Linkers

Four dinuclear terpyridineplatinum(II) (Pt–terpy) complexes were investigated for interactions with G‐quadruplex DNA (QDNA) and duplex DNA (dsDNA) by synchrotron radiation circular dichroism (SRCD), fluorescent intercalator displacement (FID) assays and fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) melting studies. Additionally, computational docking studies were undertaken to provide insight into potential binding modes for these complexes. The complexes demonstrated the ability to increase the melting temperature of various QDNA motifs by up to 17 °C and maintain this in up to a 600‐fold excess of dsDNA. This study demonstrates that dinuclear Pt–terpy complexes stabilise QDNA and have a high degree of selectivity for QDNA over dsDNA.     

Square Planar Platinum(II) Complexes with N,S-Donor Ligands: Synthesis,Characterisation, DNA Interaction and Cytotoxic Activity

The platinum(II) complexes with N,S-donor ligand have been synthesised and characterised by physiological techniques like elemental, electronic, Fourier transform infrared, hydrogen-1 nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H NMR) and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry spectra. The synthesised complexes have been checked for their DNA binding ability by absorption titration and viscosity measurement, and the results show that the complexes binds to herring sperm DNA (HS DNA) via covalent mode of binding. The DNA cleavage activity of synthesised complexes has been carried out by gel electrophoresis experiment using supercoiled form of pUC19 DNA, showing the unwinding of the negatively charged supercoiled DNA. Brine shrimp (Artemia cysts) lethality bioassay technique has been applied for the determination of toxic property of synthesised complexes in terms of micromolars.     

新型多吡啶铂(Ⅱ)络合物的设计、合成及性能研究

<正>由于特殊的分子构型及电子排布,具有平面四边形构型的多吡啶Pt(Ⅱ)络合物能够产生许多特殊的、具有潜在应用价值的激发态性质．本论文设计、合成了一系列以三联吡啶、6-苯基-2,2’-二联吡啶、菲啰啉为主配体,取代苯乙炔为辅助配体的多吡啶Pt(Ⅱ)络合物,系统地研究了它们的光物理性质,取得如下有意义的研究结果:     

Preparation of Platinum(II) Cyclooctadiene Complexes by Photoirradiation

Preparation of platinum cyclooctadiene complexes under photoirradiation was studied, and the reaction mechanism was suggested.__________Translated from Zhurnal Obshchei Khimii, Vol. 75, No. 3, 2005, pp. 353–356.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by de Vekki, Uvarov, Skvortsov.     

Interaction of Derivatized Capped Iron(II) Porphyrin Complexes with CO and O(2)

A series of porphyrins strapped and capped by benzene and amidobenzene rings have been prepared. O(2) and CO bindings to their iron(II) complexes have been examined, and the role of hydrogen-bonding in stabilizing O(2) binding has been measured. Each comparison between the benzene ring (no H-bonding) and the amidobenzene ring analogues showed a free energy gain of approximately 1 kcal/mol (at -45 degrees C) for the amidobenzene derivatives. An X-ray structure analysis was carried out for the ferric (Cl(-)) complex of the benzene-capped porphyrin strapped by two butyl side chains. The crystals were monoclinic, with a = 10.557(3) ?, b = 31.290(5) ?, c = 11.221(3) ?, beta = 104.62(2) degrees, Z = 4, and space group P2(1)/n. The structure was solved by the Patterson method and was refined by full-matrix least-squares procedures to R = 0.040 (R(w) = 0.041) for 3844 reflections with I >/= 3sigma(F(2)).