A voltammetric identification of complex species inDMF solutions of Iron(III) complexes with salicylaldehydeS-methylthiosemicarbazone

The complex species existing under voltammetric conditions (0.1 mol dm^–3 LiCl) inDMF solutions of several iron(III) complexes with salicylaldehydeS-methylthiosemicarbazone (H₂ L) have been identified by adding [FeCl₄]^– and H⁺ and recording voltammograms at a glassy carbon electrode, both in stationary and rotating mode. By the action of Cl^–, a ligand release occurs, and the bis(ligand) cation [Fe(HL)₂]⁺ is transformed into [Fe(HL)Cl₃]^–. The same species is obtained in the reaction of [FeL ₂]^– with [FeCl₄]^–. Besides, the possibility has been demonstrated to obtain some complexes (and finally [FeCl₄]^–) starting from a more basic type, by a careful addition of H⁺ generatedin situ from a Pd/H electrode. A practical application of the latter procedure could be the determination of the iron(III) content in such and similar compounds.

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Die voltammetrische Identifizierung der Komplex-Spezies in DMF Lösungen von Eisen(III) Komplexen mit Salicylaldehyd-S-methylthiosemicarbazon

Zusammenfassung Die Spezies, die unter voltammetrischen Bedingungen (0.1 mol dm^–3 LiCl) inDMF Lösungen einiger Eisen(III)-Komplexe mit Salizylaldehyd-S-methylthiosemicarbazon (H₂ L) vorhanden sind, wurden durch Zusatz von [FeCl₄]^– und H⁺ und Aufnahme von Voltammogrammen an der stationären und rotierenden Glaskohlenstoffelektrode identifiziert. Unter der Wirkung von Cl^–-Ionen kommt es zu einem Ligandenaustausch, wobei das bis(Ligand)-Kation [Fe(HL)₂]⁺ in [Fe(HL)Cl₃]^– übergeht. Die gleiche Substanz erhält man bei der Reaktion von [FeL ₂]^– mit [FeCl₄]^–. Ferner wird die Möglichkeit der Gewinnung einiger Komplexe (schließlich von [FeCl₄]^–) ausgehend von der basischen Form durch stufenweise Zugabe von H⁺-Ionen, diein situ mit Hilfe einer Pd/H-Elektrode gebildet werden, beschrieben. Eine praktische Anwendung des letztgenannten Prozesses wäre die Bestimmung des Gehalts von Fe(III) in Lösungen der genannten und ähnlichen Komplexverbindungen.

     

Complexes of Oxamic Acid with La(III), Gd(III), Tb(III), Er(III), Tm(III) and Lu(III)

The preparation, for the first time, of the deprotonated complexes of oxamic acid with La(III), Gd(III), Tb(III), Er(III), Tm(III) and Lu(III) is reported. Analytical results, conductometric measurements, magnetic moments and spectral data (IR and diffuse reflectance spectra) are discussed in terms of possible structural types. The oxamate anion acts as a N, O bidentate non-bridging ligand.     

Iron(III)‐Complexes Engaged in the Biochemical Processes in Seawater. II. Voltammetry of Fe(III)‐Malate Complexes in Model Aqueous Solution

Characteristics of iron(III) complexes with malic acid in 0.55 mol L^?1 NaCl were investigated by voltammetric techniques. Three iron(III)‐malate redox processes were detected in the pH range from 4.5 to 11: first one at ?0.11 V, second at ?0.35 V and third at ?0.60 V. First process was reversible, so stability constants of iron(III) and iron(II) complexes were calculated: log K₁(Fe^III(mal))=12.66±0.33, log β₂(Fe^III(mal)₂)=15.21±0.25, log K₁(Fe^II(mal))=2.25±0.36, and log β₂(Fe^II(mal)₂)=3.18±0.32. In the case of second and third reduction process, conditional cumulative stability constants of the involved complexes were determined using the competition method: log β(Fe(mal)₂(OH)_x)=15.28±0.10 and log β(Fe(mal)₂(OH)_y)=27.20±0.09.     

Spectrophotometric determination of furosemide as its Fe(III) complex in pharmaceutical preparations

A new spectrophotometric method for determination of furosemide is described. The method is based on the reaction of furosemide with ferric chloride in pH range 5.2–6.2 and producing a red water-soluble (2 1) complex with maximum absorbance at 513 nm. By applying the methods of Sommer and Job involving non-equimolar solutions the conditional stability constant of the complex, at the optimum pH of 5.7, and ionic strength =0.1M, is found to be 10^6.5. Beer's law is obeyed up to 8 mmol/l furosemide concentration. The detection limit of the method is 0.03 mg/ml. The relative standard deviation (n=20) is 1.03% and relative error of the method is 0.5%. The proposed method was found to be suitable for the accurate and reproducible analysis of furosemide in tablets and ampoules, what is pointed by high recovery values 98.78–100.6% and low values of relative standard deviations 1.68–2.08%. The results obtained show that the method is applicable to routine analysis.     

Mononuclear Fe(III) and tetranuclear [Fe(III)Gd(III)]2 complexes with a Schiff-base ligand derived from the o-vanillin: Synthesis, crystal structures and magnetic properties

The mononuclear high-spin iron(III) complexes [Fe(3-MeOsalpn)Cl(H₂O)] (1) and [Fe(3-MeOsalpn)(NCS)(H₂O)]·0.5CH₃CN (2) and the tetranuclear oxo-bridged compound [{Fe(3-MeOsalpn)Gd(NO₃)₃}₂(μ-O)]·CH₃CN (3) [3-MeOsalpn²⁻ = N,N′-propylenebis(3-methoxysalicylideneiminate)] have been prepared and magneto-structurally characterised. The iron(III) ion in 1 and 2 is six-coordinated in a somewhat distorted octahedral surrounding with the two phenolate-oxygens and two imine-nitrogens from the Schiff-base building the equatorial plane and a water (1 and 2) and a chloro (1)/thiocyanate-nitrogen (2) in the axial positions. The neutral mononuclear units of 1 and 2 are assembled into centrosymmetric dinuclear motifs through hydrogen bonds between the axially coordinated water molecule of one iron centre and methoxy-oxygen atoms from the Schiff-base of the adjacent iron atom. The values of the intradimer metal-metal distance within the supramolecular dimers are 4.930 (1) and 4.878 Å (2). The tetranuclear of 3 can be described as two {Fe^III(3-MeOsalpn)} units connected through an oxo-bridge, each one hosting a [Gd^III(NO₃)₃] entity in the outer cavity defined by the two phenolate- and two methoxy-oxygen atoms. The values of the intramolecular Fe?Fe and Fe?Gd distances in 3 are 3.502 and 3.606 Å, respectively. The analysis of the magnetic data of 1-3 in the temperature range 1.9-300 K shows the occurrence of weak intermolecular antiferromagnetic interactions in 1 and 2 [J = −0.76 (1) and −0.75 cm⁻¹ (2) with the Hamiltonian defined as H = −JS_Fe1·S_Fe1] whereas two intramolecular antiferromagnetic interactions coexist in 3, one very strong between the two iron(III) ions (J₁) through the oxo bridge and the other much weaker between the iron(III) and the Gd(III) ions (J₂) across the double phenoxo oxygens [J₁ = −275 cm⁻¹ and J₂ = −3.25 cm⁻¹, the Hamiltonian being defined as H=-J₁S_Fe1·S_Fe1^′-J₂(S_Fe1·S_Gd1+S_Fe1^′·S_Gd1^′)]. These values are analysed in the light of the structural data and compared with those of related systems.     

Thermogravimetric and spectroscopic studies on La(III) and Ce(III) complexes with some thio-schiff bases

Solid complexes of five derivatives of thio-Schiff bases with La(III) and Ce(III) ions were prepared and characterized by elemental and thermogravimetric analyses. The suggested general formula of the solid complexes is [ML₂(H₂O)X]·2H₂O, whereM=trivalent lanthanide ion,L=Schiff base andX=Cl^? or ClO ₄ ^? . Information about the water of hydration, the coordinated water molecules, the coordination chemistry and the thermal stability of these complexes was obtained and is discussed. Additionally, a general scheme of thermal decomposition of the lanthanide-Schiff base complexes is proposed.     

Investigation of 5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoates of La(III), Gd(III) and Lu(III) Complexes

5-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoates of La(III), Gd(III) and Lu(III) were synthesized as penta-, mono- and tetrahydrates with a metal to ligand ratio of 1:3 and with white colour typical of La(III), Gd(III) and Lu(III) ions. The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR and FIR spectra, thermogravimetric and diffractometric studies. The carboxylate group appears to be a symmetrical, bidentate, chelating ligand. The complexes are polycrystalline compounds. Their thermal stabilities were studied in air and inert atmospheres. When heated they dehydrate to form anhydrous salts which next in air are decomposed through oxychlorides to the oxides of the respective metals while in inert atmosphere to the mixture of oxides, oxychlorides of lanthanides and carbon. The most thermally stable in air, nitrogen and argon atmospheres is 5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoate of Gd(III). This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Vanadium(III) Complexes with Picolinic Acid and Dipicolinic Acid in Aqueous Solution

The complex species formed in aqueous solution (25 ^∘C, I = 3.0 mol-dm⁻³ KCl ionic medium) between V³⁺ cation and the ligands: picolinic acid (Hpic, HL) and dipicolinic acid (H₂dipic, H₂L), have been studied potentiometrically and by spectrophotometric measurements. The application of the least-squares computer program LETAGROP to the experimental emf (H) data, taking into account the hydrolytic species of V³⁺ ion, indicates that under the employed experimental conditions, the formation of the complexes [VL]²⁺, [V(OH)L]⁺, [VL₂]⁺, [VL₃], [V₂OL₄] with picolinic acid and the complexes [VL]⁺, [V(OH)L], [V(OH)₂L]⁻, [V(HL)(L)], and [VL₂]⁻ with dipicolinic acid were observed. The stability constants of the complexes formed were determined by potentiometric measurements, and spectrophotometric measurements were done in order to perform a qualitative characterization of the complexes formed in aqueous solution.     

Iron(III) tosylate-catalyzed deprotection of aromatic acetals in water

The deprotection of aromatic as well as conjugated acetals and ketals in water is catalyzed by iron(III) tosylate (1.0-5.0 mol %). Iron(III) tosylate is an inexpensive and readily available catalyst. The use of water, the most environmentally benign solvent, makes this procedure especially attractive for acetal deprotection.     

Iron(III) complexes of the tris-(3-aminopropyl) derivative of a 14-membered tetraazamacrocycle: Potentiometric,spectroscopic and electrochemical studies

The properties of the iron(III) complexes of the ditopic macrocyclic ligand with three aminopropyl pendant arms, L¹ = 3,7,11-tris-(3-aminopropyl)-3,7,11,17-tetraazabicyclo[11.3.1]heptadeca-1(17),13,15-triene were investigated in aqueous solution. Potentiometric studies indicated the presence of mononuclear [FeH_hL¹]^h+3 (h = 0–3), and dinuclear [Fe₂L¹]⁶⁺, [Fe₂L¹(OH)]⁵⁺ and [Fe₂L¹(OH)₂]⁴⁺ complexes, and their stability constants were determined at 298.2 K and ionic strength 0.10 mol dm⁻³ in KNO₃. The log K values of mononuclear protonated species indicated the consecutive deprotonation of the aminopropyl arms, suggesting the nitrogen donor atoms from the macrocycle as the preferred coordination environment for the first metal centre, and the amines from the pendant arms for the second one. The dinuclear complex is formed at about 85% of the total amount of the metal ion for 2:1 Fe:L¹ ratio solutions at pH 4.0–4.5. The log K values of the deprotonation of dinuclear hydrolysed species are consistent with the presence of two water molecules directly bound to the metal centres. Spectroscopic UV–Vis and IR data for 2:1 Fe³⁺:L¹ ratio samples confirmed the existence of dinuclear and hydroxo dinuclear species. EPR spectra of these solutions were interpreted by an equilibrium of two high-spin d⁵ state of iron(III) species with different rhombic E/D distortions. Electrochemical studies also established the formation of mono- and dinuclear complexes, showing irreversible redox behaviour. The two metal centres on the dinuclear complexes have only weak interactions.     

Iron(III)‐Complexes Engaged in the Biochemical Processes in Seawater. I. Voltammetry of Fe(III)‐Succinate Complexes in Model Aqueous Solution

Fe³⁺ complexes with succinic acid, a ligand naturally present in seawater, were investigated in aqueous solutions by square‐wave and cyclic voltammetry. [Fe(suc)₂(OH)₂] and [Fe(suc)₃] were detected at potentials ?0.22 and ?0.37 V, depending on C_suc in the ranges from 0.01 to 0.07 and 0.1 to 0.5 mol L^?1, respectively. Redox processes were irreversible, first with reactant adsorption and second diffusion controlled, both accompanied by chemical step. By UV/Vis spectra formation of these complexes was confirmed and equilibrium constant Fe(suc)₂(OH)₂?Fe(suc)₃ calculated (logK_2?3=(1.14±0.15) mol^?1 L), as well as their perceptible stoichiometry. With NTA as competing ligand, conditional stability constant of [Fe(suc)₂(OH)₂] complex was calculated (β^cond=(3.1±1.3)×10²² mol^?1 L).     

非负矩阵分解法研究三价铁离子与试钛灵形成的多组分体系

采用分光光度法测量三价铁离子与邻苯二酚-3,5-二磺酸钠(试钛灵)的配位数和稳定常数是常见的大学化学教学实验之一。我们发现,随着溶液中三价铁离子与试钛灵配比的改变,配合物的吸收光谱峰位置发生显著位移,推断配位数不唯一。用非负矩阵分解法对系列光谱数据进行分析,获取主要成分的特征光谱和它们的化学配比,结果显示体系中包含两种产物,分别对应一配位和二配位两种形式。然而,教材要求给出一个正整数的配位数,实验设计的合理性值得探讨。     

Complex formation constants and thermodynamic parameters for La(III) and Y(III)L-serine complexes

Summary The stoichiometric stability constants for La(III) and Y(III)L-serine complexes were determined by potentiometric methods at different ionic strengths adjusted with NaClO₄ and at different temperatures. The overall changes in free energy (G ^o), enthalpy (H ^o), and entropy (S ^o) during the protonation ofL-serine and that accompanying the complex formation with the metal ions have been evaluated.

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Komplexbildungskonstanten und thermodynamische Parameter für La(III)- und Y(III)-L-Serin-Komplexe

Zusammenfassung Die stöchiometrischen Komplexbildungskonstanten für La(III)- und Y(III)-L-Serin-Komplexe wurden mittels potentiometrischer Methoden bei verschiedenen Ionenstärken (mit NaClO₄ adjustiert) und bei verschiedenen Temperaturen bestimmt. Die Änderungen in der freien Energie (G ^o), Enthalpie (H ^o) und Entropie (S ^o) während der Protonierung und der Komplexbildung mit den Metallionen wurden ermittelt.

     

Resonance Raman spectra of tris(acetylacetonato)iron(III) and ruthenium(III) complexes and their solvent effect

The resonance Raman spectra of tris(acetylacetonatoiron(III)) and ruthenium(III) complexes in various solvents and in water-acetonitrile (W-AN) mixtures were measured. The resonance Raman spectra of both complexes indicated peaks near 460 and around 1580 cm^–1. Thev(C-O) peak (around 1580 cm^–1) is shifted to low frequency with an increase in the dielectric constant _T of the solvents, whereas thev(M-O) (M=Fe and Ru, near 460 cm^–1) are constant, independent of _T. It implies that the C-O bond in the acac^– ligand is lengthened by the polarizability effect of the solvents, while both the Fe-O and Ru-O bonds, which are located in the inside of the complexes, are not influenced by the solvents indicating that the interaction does not depend on the properties of individual solvent molecules but on those of the aggregate.     

Spectrophotometric Studies of Cerium(III) and Thorium(IV) Chelates of Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic Acid (DTPA)

The interaction between diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA or H_sZ) and Ce(III) and Th(IV) ions has been investigated spectrophotometrically in aqueous solution at an ionic strength of 0.1 and for various temperatures. It has been found that the Ce(III)-DTPA chelate (1:1) exhibited a characteristic absorption maximum at 297 nm, and the optimum pH range is between 3.4 to 4.4. The absorption of Ce(III)-DTPA chelate is considerably diminished by adding small amounts of Th(IV) ions. This phenomenon was used to evaluate the formation constant of Th(IV)-DTPA chelate (1:1). The formation constants and the thermodynamic properties characterizing the formation of the chelates have been calculated at 25°. The results are as follows:      

Thermal Behaviour of Some Iron(III) Complexes with Active Therapeutically Biguanides

Two iron(III) complexes with therapeutically active biguanides - N',N'-anhydrobis-(beta-oxyethyl) biguanide (HMBig), and N',N'-dimethylbiguanide (HMetf), respectively - [Fe(HMBig)₃]Cl₃·9H₂O (I) and [Fe(HMBig)(HMetf)]Cl₃·6H₂O (II) - were synthesized and characterized through elemental analysis, electrical conductivity, IR and UV/VIS spectroscopy, measurements in magnetic field and non-isothermal analysis. In studied complexes the biguanide derivatives act as bidentate ligands through nitrogen atoms of the iminic groups. Their magnetic moments correspond to iron(III) in the spin quartet ground state. The thermal analysis evidenced an endotherm release of crystallization and coordinated water molecules. The degradation of the ligand molecules is a complex one, several processes being overlapped. The presence of biguanidic ligand increase the thermal stability of the coordination compound. The final product of both thermal decompositions is a-Fe₂O₃. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

1H-NMR and electrochemical studies on ligated iron(III)perchlorates in acetonitrile-d 3

Summary Half-wave potentials,E _1/2, of Fe(ligand) ₆ ^3+/2+ , as ClO ₄ ^– salt, [ligand=N,N-dimethylformamide (dmf), acetamide (aa), N,N-dimethylacetamide (dma), trimethylphosphate (tmp), dimethylsulfoxide (dmso), and acetonitrile (MeCN) are given. A linear correlation betweenE _1/2 and Gutmann's donor numbers of the ligands, a parameter which expresses quantitatively the Lewis donor properties towards hard acceptors, was found. Ligand replacement on Fe(ligand) ₆ ³⁺ in acetonitrile-d ₃ was studied by means of¹H-NMR spectroscopy at 20°C. An average number of ligands coordinated to Fe³⁺,n _coord, is given.n _coord increases with the ligand's donor strength; i.e.tmp<dmf<dmso.Dedicated to Prof. Dr. mult. Viktor Gutmann on the occasion of his 70th birthday     

Voltammetric Determination of Iron(III) in Water

A square wave voltammetric procedure for the determination of trace amounts of Fe(III) was developed at an unmodified edge plane pyrolytic graphite (EPPG) electrode and a screen printed electrode (SPE). This simple procedure was applied to real samples of commercially bottled mineral water. Sensitive results in the micromolar region could be achieved without modification of the electrode. Using the WHO guideline limits for the Fe(III) concentration in drinking water, recovery percentages at an EPPG gave 103 % and 107 %, and 98.6 % and 95.0 % at a SPE for the 5.36 µM (0.3 mg L^?1) and 53.6 µM (3.0 mg L^?1) additions of Fe(III), respectively.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Uniform Fine Particles of Iron(III) Hydroxide/Oxide

Iron(III) hydroxide was precipitated from the homogeneous solutions, containing variuos amounts of iron(III) nitrate, potassium sulfate, and urea, by heating at 85 °C for different periods of time (5‐30 min). The precipitated solids were either in the form of gel or dispersed particles of different shapes and sizes, depending upon the composition of the reactant mixtures. The as‐prepared solids were amorphous in nature and were formulated as Fe(OH)₃.H₂O. On calcinations at 800 °C for 1 h, the latter converted into crystalline compound, composed of α‐Fe₂O₃ (hematite). The calcined particles retained the original features of their precursors to a maximum extent.     

Complexes of oxamic acid with Au(III) and Rh(III)

The preparation and some properties of the deprotonated complexes of oxamic acid with Au(III) and Rh(III) are reported. On the basis of analytical results, conductometric measurements, magnetic moments and spectral data (IR and UV-visible), a square planar structure is proposed for K[AuL(OH)₂] and octahedral for K₃[RhL ₃] 3H₂O (whereLH₂=oxamic acid).L ^2– acts as a bidentate, non-bridging ligand.

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Komplexe der Oxamidsäure mit Au(III) und Rh(III)

Zusammenfassung Es wird über die Darstellung und einige Eigenschaften von deprotonierten Komplexen der Oxamidsäure mit Au(III) und Rh(III) berichtet. Auf der Grundlage von analytischen Ergebnissen, Leitfähigkeitsmessungen, magnetischen Momenten und IR- und UV(vis)-spektroskopischen Daten wird für K[AuL(OH)₂] eine quadratisch planare und für K₃[RhL ₃] 3 H₂O eine oktaedrische Struktur vorgeschlagen (LH₂=Oxamidsäure).L ^2– reagiert als zweizähniger, nicht überbrückender Ligand.