Molecular structure and vibrational spectra of 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane by quantum chemical calculations

The experimental and theoretical study on the structures and vibrations of 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane are presented. The FT-IR and Raman spectra of molecule have been measured. The optimized geometric bond lengths have been obtained by DFT show the best agreements with experimental values. The harmonic vibrational frequencies were calculated and scaled values have been compared with experimental FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra. Majority of the computed wavenumbers were found to be in good agreement with experimental observations. A complete assignment of the fundamentals was proposed based on the total energy distribution (TED) calculation.     

Coordination polymers derived from gallium and zinc metal–metal bonded species

The reaction of (dpp-bian)Ga–Zn(dpp-bian) (dpp-bian is 1,2-bis[(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imino]acenaphthene) with 1,3-di(4-pyridyl)propane results in 1D coordination polymer [(dpp-bian)Ga–Zn(dpp-bian)(μ²-1,3-Py₂(CH₂)₃)]_n with the retained Ga–Zn bond. In contrast, the coordination of 1,3-di(4-pyridyl)propane to Zn atoms in the (dpp-bian)Zn–Zn(dpp-bian) complex induces the cleavage of the Zn–Zn bond which is accompanied by reduction of dpp-bian radical anions to dianions. The reaction product represents 1D coordination polymer [{(dpp-bian)Zn}(μ²-1,3-Py₂(CH₂)₃)]_n.     

Metal derivatives of 1,3-bis(2-pyridyl)-1,3-propanedione and N,N′-dimethyl-1,3-bis(2-pyridyl)-1,3-propanedione

Complexes of transition metal ions with the oxygen-nitrogen containing ligand 1,3-bis(2-pyridyl)-1,3-propanedione (bpypH) have been synthesized. These present stoichiometries which do not conform with the usual tendency manifested by β-diketones, since molecular formulas with the composition M(bpyp)X are found. A nitrogen methylated ligand N,N′-dimethyl-1,3-bis(2-pyridyl)-1,3-propanedione methyl sulphate [dimebpypH] (MeSO₄)₂ has also been synthesized and its complexes with transition metal ions studied. The stoichiometries now, resemble those of typical β-diketones, namely [dimepyp]₂MX₄ with four anions because of the dicationic nature of the original ligand. This, together with IR evidence suggests a dual type of coordination by bpip via the β-diketone and the pyridyl moieties.     

Mononuclear and one-dimensional manganese(II) complexes constructed by dithioethers: Effect of flexibility and positional isomerism

Interactions of dithioether ligands L², L⁴ and L⁵ (L² = 1,3-bis(4-(3-pyridyl) pyrimidin-2-ylthio) propane; L⁴ = 1,3-bis[4-(3-pyridyl) pyrimidinyl thiomethyl]benzene; L⁵ = 1,4-bis[4-(3-pyridyl)pyrimidinylthiomethyl] benzene) with Mn(II) ions and NH₄SCN in an analogous way led to the formation of two discrete mononuclear complexes and a one-dimensional chain, respectively, which may be attributed to the different flexibility and positional isomerism of the ligands.     

HF and DFT studies and vibrational spectra of 1,2-bis(2-pyridyl)ethylene and its zinc (II) halide complexes

Ab initio restricted Hartree–Fock and density function theory calculations using BLYP, B3LYP and B3PW91 functionals were carried out to study molecular structure and vibrational spectrum of 1,2-bis(2-pyridyl)ethylene (which is abbreviated as bpe). Comparison of calculated and experimental results indicates the density functional B3LYP and BLYP/6-311G* methods are more accurate in predicting fundamental vibrational frequencies than the scaled other approaches. On the basis of calculated results, assignment of fundamental vibrational modes of bpe was proposed. Complexes of the type Zn(bpe)X₂ [where X = Cl, Br, I] have been studied in the 4000–400 cm⁻¹ region, and assignments of all the observed bands were made. The analysis of the infrared spectra indicates that there is some structure-spectra correlations.     

Synthesis,spectral characterization,anticancer and antibacterial studies of cyclodiphosph(V)azane derivatives and their copper(II) complexes

The new cyclodiphosph(V)azane derivatives (1,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2',4'-bis(2,4-bis(dimethylaminopropylimino)cyclodiphosph(V)azane (H₂L¹) (1,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2',4'-bis(2,4-bis(dimethylaminoethylimino)cyclodiphosph(V)azane (H₂L²) and (1,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2'-(dimethylaminoethylimino)-4'-(dimethylaminopropyl-imino)cyclodiphosph(V)azane (H₂L³) containing four active coordination centers (NNNN) and their Cu(II) complexes have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, spectroscopic methods, molar conductance as well as thermal and magnetic measurements. The UV–Vis and mass spectra of the ligands and their Cu(II) complexes were also recorded. The copper(II) complexes were found to have magnetic moments of 1.58–1.69 B. M. corresponding to one unpaired electron. The possible geometries of the complexes were assigned on the basis of EPR, electronic, and infrared spectral studies. The absence of water molecules in all complexes was supported by thermal studies. All the thermal decomposition processes ended with the formation of CuO. The kinetic and thermodynamic parameters have been calculated. The ligand (H₂L³) and its Cu(II) complexes were screened for their anticancer studies against human breast cancer cell lines MCF-7 and minimum inhibitory concentration was calculated. The screening was extended to the antibacterial activity using Kirby–Bauer single disk susceptibility test for all compounds.     

Multiply charged ions of ruthenium(II), rhodium(III) and cobalt(III) complexes in electrospray ionization mass spectrometry

Multiply charged ions from electrospray ionization (ESI) were observed for ruthenium-bidentate ligand complexes, such as [RuL₂B]X₂ and [(RuL₂)₂B]X₄, where L is 2,2′-bipyridine, B are tetradentate ligands of 2,2′-bis(2′-pyridyl)bibenzimidazole and 2,6-bis(2′-pyridyl)benzodiimidazole, bidentate ligand of 2-(2′-pyridyl)benzimidazole and related compounds and X is CIO₄^- or CI^-. ESI mass spectra showed a simple mass pattern for easy structural assignment and detecting impurities. The mass spectra for binuclear complexes provide a charge state distribution ranging from 4+ to 2+ for Ru(II)—Ru(II) compounds and 5+ to 2+ for Ru(II)—Rh(III) compounds. It was found that different multiply charged ions are generated by loss of counterions and by protonation/deprotonation at the proton site of ligands B. The abundances of these ions are qualitatively explained in terms of the acidity of metal complexes depending on the bridging ligand structures and the charge of the metal ions. Ions produced by removal of ligands were hardly observed.     

Preparation of palladium complexes of 1,3-di(2-pyridyl)propane derivatives and their use in norbornene polymerization

A variety of neutral palladium(II) complexes [Pd(L–L)Cl₂] containing 1,3-di(2-pyridyl)propane (1), 1,3-bis(2-pyridyl)-2-pentylpropane (2), 1,3-bis(2-pyridyl)-2-phenylpropane (3a), 1,3-bis(2-pyridyl)-2-tolylpropane (4), and 1,3-bis(2-pyridyl)-2-ferrocenylpropane (5) as chelate ligands (L–L) have been synthesized. The crystal structures of 1,3-diphenyl-2,4-di-pyridin-2-yl-butan-1-ol (3b), 5, [(2)PdCl₂], [(4)PdCl₂], and [(5)PdCl₂] have been determined and show a square planar geometry at palladium(II). The neutral complexes were tested in the polymerization of norbornene and copolymerization of norbornene with norbornene derivatives. The complex bearing the pentyl group exhibited high reactivity to give up to 5.9×10⁵ in molecular weight for the homopolymerization. When [(4)PdCl₂] or [(5)PdCl₂] was used as a catalyst, homopolymers insoluble at 150 °C in trichlorobenzene were obtained. However, copolymerization of norbornene with norbornene derivatives 8a–d catalyzed by [(4)PdCl₂] gave soluble copolymers with molecular weights up to 5.1×10⁵.     

1,3-bis(4-pyndyl)propane complexes of divalent metal halides and pseudohalides

Summary Coordination compounds formed by the interaction of 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane (DPP) with some divalent metal halides and pseudohalides have been prepared and characterized by magnetic susceptibilities, electronic and i.r. spectral measurements down to 200 cm^–1 in the solid state. The i.r. spectra indicate that DPP acts mostly as a bidentate bridging ligand in these complexes. Moreover, the two pyridyl rings which are nonplanar in uncoordinated DPP become coplanar upon coordination. Tentative stereo chemistries of the complexes have been suggested in the solid state. The ligand field parameters Dq, B, , and ₂/₁ have been calculated for the cobalt(II) and nickel(II) complexes and are consistent with the proposed stereo chemistries.     

Self-assembly between silver(I) and di- and tri-2-pyridines with flexible spacer: formation of discrete metallocycle versus coordination polymer

The self-assembly of metallosupramolecules from reactions of flexible 2-pyridyl ligands and silver salts is described. When 1,3-bis(2-pyridyl)propane (L1), tris[(2-pyridyl)methyl]methane (L2), and 1,3-bis(2-pyridyl)-2-tolylpropane (L3) are used in combination with silver ions, novel discrete metallocyclic complexes are formed in crystals. Moreover, the self-assembly of 1,3-bis(2-pyridyl)-2-phenylpropane (L4) with silver nitrate yields a coordination polymer. The examination of its solution shows that this coordination polymer is formed via the solution-based discrete metallocyclic species.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and crystal structure of (H2bpp)3[Mo5P2O23]·H2O: a twofold interpenetrating 3D supramolecular architecture constructed of Standberg-type polyoxometalate

A novel three-dimensional (3D) supramolecular assembly of Standberg-type polyoxometalate and flexible organic molecule (H₂bpp)₃[Mo₅P₂O₂₃]·H₂O (1) [bpp = 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane] has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectra, elemental analysis and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). X-ray analyses show that compound 1 represent a twofold interpenetrating 3D supramolecular architecture constructed of Standberg-type polyoxometalate and bpp molecular through the hydrogen bonds as well as electrostatic interactions.     

Crystal structure and thermal properties of novel Co(II) complexes with 2,6-pyridine-dicarboxylate containing infinite one-dimensional chain: [CoL1(H2O)4][Co(pydc)2]·2H2O and [Co(H2O)6]×[Co(pydc)2]L2·H2O (L1 = 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane, L2 = 3-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazole, pydc = 2,6-pyridine-dicarboxylic acid)

The two title compounds were prepared from the ligand pydc with cobalt(II) acetate in the presence of L¹ and L² (L¹ = 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane, L² = 3-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazole, pydc = 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid). The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Single crystal analysis shows that in two complexes coordination number around Co atom is six with distorted octahedral geometry, and both two complexes consist of ion pairs containing cationic [Co(H₂O) _n ]²⁺ and anionic [Co(pydc)₂]^2- units.     

Density functional theory calculation of vibrational spectroscopy of trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)-ethylene

The molecular geometry and vibrational frequencies of trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)-ethylene (t-BPE) in the ground state were calculated using density functional theory (DFT) methods with 6–31++G(2d,p) basis set. The optimized geometric bond lengths and bond angles are obtained by DFT employing the hybrid of Beckes nonlocal three-parameter exchange and correlation functional and Lee–Yang–Parr correlation functional (B3LYP). Fourier transform Infrared (FTIR), Fourier transform Raman (FT-Raman) and near-infrared surface-enhanced Raman scattering (NIR-SERS) spectra of t-BPE on the silver foil substrate were recorded. All FTIR, FT-Raman and NIR-SERS band were assigned on the basis of the B3LYP/6-31++G(2d,p) method. The vibrational frequencies obtained by DFT(B3LYP) are in good agreement with observed results. Surface selection rules derived from the electromagnetic enhancement model were employed to infer the orientations of t-BPE on the silver foil substrate surface.     

Synthesis and characterization of chromium and tungsten tetracarbonyl bound to the bridging ligand 2,3-bis(2-pyridyl)pyrazine (dpp)

The synthesis, electronic absorption, infrared and ¹³C NMR spectra, and electrochemistry of [Cr(CO)₄]dpp and [W(CO)₄]dpp (dpp = 2,3-bis(2-pyridyl)pyrazine) are reported. Electronic absorption spectra in different solvents show solvatochromic behavior and indicate the metal to ligand charge transfer (MLCT) excited state is lower in energy than the ligand field (LF) excited state. Electrochemical results show the [Cr(CO)₄]dpp complex undergoes semi-reversible one electron oxidation, while [W(CO)₄]dpp undergoes irreversible one electron oxidation. ¹³C NMR spectra of both complexes show all carbons in the metal-bound dpp ring shift downfield. The amount of downfield shift for the series [M(CO)₄]dpp (M = Cr, Mo, W) is interpreted as indicating better M dπ → dpp pπ backbonding occurs for Mo and W than for Cr.     

3,6-bis(2′,-pyridyl)pyridazine dinuclear complexes: Palladium(II), platinum(II) and first row transition metal(II) mixed complexes

New Pd(II) and Pt(II) 3,6-bis(2′-pyridyl)pyridazine (dppn) mononuclear complexes of the type M(dppn)Cl₂ were prepared and characterized. From M(dppn)Cl₂, the bimetallic homonuclear complexes M(dppn)MCl₄ were prepared by reaction with Pd(PhCN)₂Cl₂ or K₂PtCl₄. Bimetallic heteronuclear species of the type M(dppn)M′Cl₄, were prepared reacting the mononuclear complexes with the stoichiometric amount of M′Cl₂ (M′ = Cu, Co, Ni). All the described reaction give product in high yield. The isolated compounds, almost completely insoluble in most organic solvents, were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ESR, reflectance spectra, and magnetic moment measurements. On the basis of these data the geometries around the metals are discussed.     

Bis(alkoxycarbonyl) complexes of platinum: preparation,reactivity and their role in carbonylation reactions

bis(alkoxycarbonyl) complexes of platinum of the type [Pt(COOR)₂L] [L = 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane (dppe), 1,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)propane (dppp), l,4-bis(diphenylphosphino)butane (dppb), 1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (dppf) or 1,2-bis-(diphenylphosphino)benzene (dpb); R = CH₃, C₆H₅ or C₂H₅] were obtained by reaction of [PtCl₂L] with carbon monoxide and alkoxides. Palladium and nickel complexes gave only carbonyl complexes of the type [M(CO)L] or [M(CO)₂L]. The new complexes were characterized by chemical and spectroscopic means. The X-ray structure of [Pt(COOCH₃)₂(dppf] · CH₃OH is also reported. The reactivity of some alkoxycarbonyl complexes was also investigated.     

Transition metal complexes with squarate anion and the pyridyl-donor ligand 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane (BPP): Synthesis,crystal structure and spectroscopic investigation

Synthesis, crystal structure and the vibrational spectra of coordination polymers with 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane (BPP) and squarate ion ligands and transition metal ions (M = Mn²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺ and Zn²⁺) are described. All compounds are isostructural, and the BPP is not coordinated to metal site since it is in cationic form due to protonation of N atoms from pyridyl rings. The metal is coordinated to two squarate ions and two water molecules in an octahedral distorted geometry. The two water molecules are involved in medium hydrogen bonds with squarate ligands and the average of O?O distance is 2.679(3) Å. Squarate ions adopt the 1,3-bis(monodentate) coordination mode bridging two metal centers giving rise to a 2D arrangement with (4,4) topology. The four-member ring is slightly distorted and the M–M distances are respectively 8.024 and 8.111 Å. The cationic form of BPP molecules are located inside of four-member ring cavity, presenting two different orientations, in which one molecule is inverted comparing to another. Vibrational spectra of all compounds are very similar, in agreement to crystal data. In all infrared spectra of the compounds a medium band at 1640 cm⁻¹ is observed, assigned to the in plane deformation mode of NH bond, indicative of the formation of cationic BPP. In the Raman spectra of the investigated compounds is observed a weak band around 1800 cm⁻¹, assigned to the stretching mode of free CO bond, whereas the medium band observed around 1600 cm⁻¹ is tentatively assigned to coordinated CO stretching mode. At last, a very important achievement of this investigation refers to the coordination geometries of all the investigated compounds, which are governed only by the ligands, independently of the different electronic properties of the metal ions.     

Heteroleptic [Cu(NN)P2]+-type cuprous complexes and their structural modulation on phosphorescent color: Synthesis,structural characterization,properties, and theoretical calculations

Four new heteroleptic [Cu(NN)P₂]⁺-type cuprous complexes— 1 -TPP, 2 -POP, 3 -Xantphos, and 4 -DPPF—were designed and synthesized using a diimine ligand 2-(2′-pyridyl)benzoxazole (2-PBO) and different phosphine ligands (TPP, triphenylphosphine; POP, bis[2-(diphenylphosphino)phenyl]ether; Xantphos, 4,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)-9,9-dimethylxanthene; DPPF, 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-ferrocene). All complexes were characterized using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, spectroscopic analysis (infrared, UV–Vis.), elemental analysis, and photoluminescence (PL). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction revealed complexes 1 – 4 as isolated cation complex structures with a tetrahedral CuN₂P₂ coordination geometry and diverse P–Cu–P angles. Their UV–Vis. absorption spectra exhibited a blue-shift sequence in wavelength with an enlarged P–Cu–P angle from 4 to 2 then to 3 and then to 1 . The PL emission peaks of 1 – 3 also exhibited a similar blue-shift sequence ( 2 → 3 → 1 ). Their PL lifetime in microseconds (~7.5, 5.1, and 4.7 μs for 1 , 2 , and 3 , respectively) indicated that their PL behavior represents phosphorescence. Time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT) calculation and wavefunction analysis revealed that S₁ and T₁ states of 1 – 3 should be assigned as metal–ligand and ligand–ligand charge-transfer (ML + L'L)CT states. Their UV–Vis. absorption and phosphorescence should be attributed to the charge transfer from the P–Cu–P segment to the 2-PBO ligand. Therefore, as the P–Cu–P angle increased (lower HOMO), the energy of S₁ and T₁ states also increased, following the change of PL color.     

New silicon-containing heterocyclic rings derived from 1, 3-bis(methyldichlorosilyl)propane

Reaction of 1,3-bis(methyldichlorosilyl)propane with alcohols gives (methylalkoxychlorosilyl)propanes. Hydrolysis of the latter with the calculated amount of water in the presence of a HCl acceptor gives 2, 6-dimethyl-2,6-dialkoxy-1-oxa-2,6-disilacyclohexanes. Hydrolysis of 1,3-bis(methyl-dichlorosilyl)propane and 1,3-bis(methylalkoxy-chlorosilyl)propane gives a tricyclic carbocyclosiloxane. A study is made of the reactions of 2, 6-dimethyl-2, 6-dialkoxy-1-oxa-2, 6-disilacyclohexane with alcohols, triethylsilanol, triethylchlorosilane, and C₆H₅MgBr.     

Spectroscopic, thermal and structural studies of cocrystal of 2,2′-diamino-4,4′-bis(1,3-thiazole) with 4,4′-bipyridine, 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene and 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane

Three new cocrystals based upon 2,2′-diamino-4,4′-bis(1,3-thiazole) (DABTZ) with 4,4′-bipyridine (4,4′-bipy), 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene (bpe) and 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane (bpp): [(DABTZ) (4,4′-bipy)], [(DABTZ) (bpe)] and [(DABTZ) (bpp)] have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR-, ¹H NMR-, ¹³C NMR spectroscopy and studied by thermal and X-ray crystallography. Self-assembly of these compounds in the solid state is likely caused by both hydrogen bonding, and π-π stacking.