Synthesis, characterization, antioxidant activities, and DNA-binding studies of (E)-N'-[1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidene]isonicotinohydrazide and its Pr(III) and Nd(III) complexes

A new ligand, (E)-N'-[1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidene]isonicotinohydrazide (HL), was prepared by condensation of 2-acetylpyridine and isonicotinohydrazide in ethanol. Its two lanthanide(III) complexes, [Nd(III)(L)(2)(NO(3))(CH(3)OH)(2)]·CH(3)CH(2)OH (1), and [Pr(III)(L)(2)(NO(3))(CH(3)OH)(2)]·CH(3)CH(2)OH (2), have been synthesized and characterized on the basis of element analyses, molar conductivities and IR spectra. The structure of complex 2 has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction. In addition, the DNA-binding properties of the two complexes have been investigated by electronic absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, circular dichroic (CD) spectroscopy and viscosity measurements. The experimental results suggest that the two complexes bind to DNA via a groove binding mode, and the binding affinity of complex 2 is higher than that of complex 1. Furthermore, the antioxidant activities (superoxide and hydroxyl radical) of the ligand and its metal complexes were determined by spectrophotometry methods in vitro. These complexes were found to possess potent antioxidant activity and be superior to standard antioxidant like mannitol.     

Synthesis, characterization and antioxidant activity of naringenin Schiff base and its Cu(II), Ni(II), Zn(II) complexes

A new ligand, naringenin-2-hydroxy benzoyl hydrazone (H(5)L), was prepared by condensation of naringenin with 2-hydroxy benzoyl hydrazine. Its Cu(II), Ni(II), Zn(II) complexes have also been synthesized and characterized on the basis of (1)H-NMR, IR, UV-Vis spectra, elemental analyses, molar conductivity and thermal analyses. The general formula of these complexes was M(H(3)L) [M=Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II)]. In addition, the antioxidant activities (superoxide and hydroxyl radical) of the free ligand and its complexes were determined in vitro. These compounds were found to possess potent antioxidant activity and be better than standard antioxidants like vitamin C and mannitol. In particular, the Cu(II) complex displayed excellent activity on the superoxide radical.     

DNA-binding properties and antioxidant activity of lanthanide complexes with the Schiff base derived from 3-carbaldehyde chromone and isonicotinyl hydrazine

Structural analyses indicate that the ligand and lanthanide ions form mononuclear 10-coordinate ([Ln L₂ · (NO₃)₂] · NO₃ [Ln(III) = La, Sm, Nd, and Yb; L is chromone-3-carbaldehyde-(isonicotinoyl) hydrazone) complexes with 1 : 2 metal-to-ligand stoichiometry. DNA-binding studies show that the ligand and its lanthanide complexes can bind to calf thymus DNA via an intercalation mode with binding constants of 10⁵ (mol L^?1)^?1, and the lanthanide complexes bind stronger than the free ligand alone. Antioxidant activities of the ligand and lanthanide complexes were determined by superoxide and hydroxyl radical scavenging methods in vitro. The ligand and complexes possess strong scavenging effects, and the lanthanide complexes show stronger antioxidant activities than the ligand and some standard antioxidants, such as vitamin C.     

Synthesis, characterization and DNA-binding studies of 2-carboxybenzaldehydeisonicotinoylhydrazone and its La(III), Sm(III) and Eu(III) complexes

2-Carboxybenzaldehydeisonicotinoylhydrazone (HL), and its three lanthanide complexes, LnL(3).4H2O [Ln=La(1), Sm(2), Eu(3)], have been synthesized and characterized on the basis of elemental analyses, molar conductivities, IR spectra and thermal analyses. In addition, the DNA-binding properties of the ligand and its complexes have been investigated by absorption, fluorescence and viscosity measurements. The experimental results indicated that the complexes (2) and (3) can bind to DNA, but the ligand and the complex (1) cannot; the binding affinity of the complex (3) is higher than that of the complex (2) and the intrinsic binding constant Kb of the complex (3) is 7.86x10(4) M-1.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,electrochemistry and antioxidative activity of copper(II), manganese(II) and nickel(II) complexes containing bis(N‐ethylbenzimidazol‐2‐ylmethyl)aniline

Bis(N‐ethylbenzimidazol‐2‐ylmethyl)aniline (Etbba) and its transition metal complexes, [Cu(Etbba)(Cl)₂]?DMF ( 1 ), [Mn(Etbba)(Cl)₂] ( 2 ) and [Ni(Etbba)(Cl)₂] ( 3 ), have been synthesized and characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, molar conductivity, UV–visible, infrared and NMR spectroscopies and X‐ray crystallography. The coordination environment of complex 1 can be described as distorted square‐based pyramidal, while complexes 2 and 3 each have a distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry. Cyclic voltammograms of complex 1 indicate an electrochemically quasi‐reversible Cu²⁺/Cu⁺ couple. In addition, the antioxidant activities of the free ligand and its complexes were investigated using the superoxide and hydroxyl radical scavenging methods in vitro. Complexes 1 , 2 , 3 are found to possess potent hydroxyl radical scavenging activity and to be better than standard antioxidants like vitamin C and mannitol. Furthermore, complexes 1 and 2 exhibit significant superoxide radical activity. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis,Characterization, DNA Binding Properties,and Antioxidant Activity of Novel Copper(II) and Zinc(II) Complexes with Bis(pyrrol‐2‐yl‐methylamine) Ligands

Three novel ligands H₄Lⁿ (n = 1–3) and their copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes were prepared and characterized on the basis of elemental analyses, molar conductivity, ¹H NMR, UV/Vis, and IR spectroscopy as well as mass spectrometry. DNA binding properties of the ligands and their complexes were investigated by absorption spectroscopy, ethidium bromide displacement experiments, and viscosity measurements. The experimental results indicate that the new ligands and their complexes can bind to DNA and the binding affinities of the complexes are higher than those of the ligands. In addition, the antioxidant activity of the ligands and complexes was determined by superoxide and hydroxyl radical scavenging methods in vitro, indicating that the complexes exhibit more effective antioxidant activity than the ligands alone.     

Two Lanthanide(III) Complexes based on the Schiff Base N,N′‐Bis(salicylidene)‐1,5‐diamino‐3‐oxapentane: Synthesis,Characterization, DNA‐binding Properties,and Antioxidation

The Schiff base N,N′‐bis(salicylidene)‐1,5‐diamino‐3‐oxapentane (H₂L) and its lanthanide(III) complexes, PrL(NO₃)(DMF)(H₂O) ( 1 ) and Ho₂L₂(NO₃)₂ · 2H₂O ( 2 ), were synthesized and characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods. Single crystal X‐ray structure analysis revealed that complex 1 is a discrete mononuclear species. The Pr^III ion is nine‐coordinate, forming a distorted capped square antiprismatic arrangement. Complex 2 is a centrosymmetric dinuclear neutral entity in which the Ho^III ion is eight‐coordinate with distorted square antiprismatic arrangement. The DNA‐binding properties of H₂L and its Ln^III complexes were investigated by spectrophotometric methods and viscosity measurements. The results suggest that the ligand H₂L and its Ln^III complexes both connect to DNA in a groove binding mode; the complexes bind more strongly to DNA than the ligand. Moreover, the antioxidant activities of the Ln^III complexes were in vitro determined by superoxide and hydroxyl radical scavenging methods, which indicate that complexes 1 and 2 have OH ^· and O₂^{– ·} radical scavenging activity.     

Synthesis, characterization and DNA-binding studies on La(III) and Ce(III) complexes containing ligand of N-phenyl-2-pyridinecarboxamide

La(III) and Ce(III) complexes containing ligand of N-phenyl-2-pyridinecarboxamide (HL) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, conductivity measurement, IR spectra and thermal analysis. The general formulas of the complexes were [Ln(HL)(3)(H(2)O)(2)](NO(3))(3).2H(2)O [Ln=La(III), Ce(III)]. The results indicated that the oxygen of carbonyl and the nitrogen of pyridyl coordinated to Ln(III), and there were also two water molecules taking part in coordination. Ln(III) and HL formed 1:3 chelate complexes and the coordination number was eight. The interaction between the complexes and DNA was studied by means of UV-vis spectra, fluorescence spectra, SERS spectra and agarose gel electrophoresis. The results showed that complexes can bind to DNA. The binding ability decreased in following order: La(III) complex, Ce(III) complex, and HL. The interaction modes between DNA and the three compounds were found to be mainly intercalative.     

Synthesis, characterization, antioxidative activity and DNA binding properties of the copper(II), zinc(II), nickel(II) complexes with 1,2-Di(4'-iminonaringenin)ethane

A novel naringenin Schiff base ligand (1,2-di(4'-iminonaringenin)ethane, H6L) and its three transition metal complexes [Cu(II) complex (1), Zn(II) complex (2), and Ni(II) complex (3)] have been prepared and characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, molar conductivity, 1H-NMR, mass spectra, UV-vis spectra, and IR spectra. The DNA-binding properties of the ligand and its complexes have been investigated by absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, ethidium bromide (EB) displacement experiments, and viscosity measurement. The results indicated that the ligand and its complexes can bind to DNA. The binding affinity of the Cu(II) complex (1) is higher than that of the ligand and the other two complexes. The intrinsic binding constant (Kb) of the complex (1) is 3.3x10(6). In addition, the suppression ratio for O2-. and HO. was determined. The 50% inhibition obtained for the ligand and its three complexes demonstrates that, compared to the ligand, the complexes exhibit higher antioxidative activity in the suppression of O2-. and HO..     

Homotrinuclear lanthanide(III) arrays: assembly of and conversion from mononuclear and dinuclear units

The reactions of potentially hexadentate H2bbpen (N,N'-bis(2-hydroxybenzyl)-N,N'-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)-ethylenediamine, H2L1), H2(Cl)bbpen (N,N'-bis(5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzyl)-N,N'-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)ethylenediamine, H2L2), and H2(Br)bbpen (N,N'-bis(5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzyl)-N,N'-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)ethylenediamine, H2L3) with Ln(III) ions in the presence of a base in methanol resulted in three types of complexes: neutral mononuclear ([LnL(NO3)]), monocationic dinuclear ([Ln2L2(NO3)]+), and monocationic trinuclear ([Ln3L2(X)n(CH3OH)]+), where X = bridging (CH3COO-) and bidentate ligands (NO3-, CH3COO-, ClO4-) and n is 4. The formation of a complex depends on the base (hydroxide or acetate) and the size of the respective Ln(III) ion. All complexes were characterized by infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and elemental analyses; in some cases, X-ray diffraction studies were also performed. The structures of the neutral mononuclear [Yb(L1)(NO3)], dinuclear [Pr2(L1)2(NO3)(H2O)]NO3.CH3OH and [Gd2(L1)2(NO3)]NO3.CH3OH.3H2O, and trinuclear [Gd3(L3)2(CH3COO)4(CH3OH)]ClO4.5CH3OH and [Sm3(L1)2(CH3COO)2(NO3)2(CH3OH)]NO3.CH3OH.3.65H2O were solved by X-ray crystallography. The [LnL(NO3)] or [Ln2L2(NO3)]+ complexes could be converted to [Ln3L2(X)n(CH3OH)]+ complexes by the addition of 1 equiv of a Ln(III) salt and 2-3 equiv of sodium acetate in methanol. The trinuclear complexes were found to be the most stable of the three types, which was evident from the presence of the intact monocationic high molecular weight parent peaks ([Ln3L2(X)n]+) in the mass spectra of all the trinuclear complexes and from the ease of conversion from the mononuclear or dinuclear to the trinuclear species. The incompatibility of the ligand denticity with the coordination requirements of the Ln(III) ions was proven to be a useful tool in the construction of multinuclear Ln(III) metal ion arrays.     

Positively charged lanthanide complexes with cyclen-based ligands: synthesis, solid-state and solution structure, and fluoride interaction

The syntheses of a new cyclen-based ligand L(2) containing four N-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]acetamide pendant arms and of its lanthanide(III) complexes [LnL(2)(H(2)O)]Cl(3) (Ln = La, Eu, Tb, Yb, or Lu) are reported, together with a comparison with some Ln(III) complexes of a previously reported analogue L(1) in which two opposite amide arms have been replaced by coordinating pyridyl units. The structure and dynamics of the La(III), Lu(III), and Yb(III) complexes in solution were studied by using multinuclear NMR investigations and density functional theory calculations. Luminescence lifetime measurements in H(2)O and D(2)O solutions of the [Ln(L(2))(H(2)O)](3+) complexes (Ln = Eu or Tb) were used to investigate the number of H(2)O molecules coordinated to the metal ion, pointing to the presence of an inner-sphere H(2)O molecule in a buffered aqueous solution. Fluoride binding to the latter complexes was investigated using a combination of absorption spectroscopy and steady-state and time-resolved luminescence spectroscopy, pointing to a surprisingly weak interaction in the case of L(2) (log K = 1.4 ± 0.1). In contrast to the results in solution, the X-ray crystal structure of the lanthanide complex showed the ninth coordination position occupied by a chloride anion. In the case of L(1), the X-ray structure of the [(EuL(1))(2)F] complex features a bridging fluoride donor with an uncommon linear Eu-F-Eu entity connecting two almost identical [Eu(L(1))](3+) units. Encapsulation of the F(-) anion within the two complexes is assisted by π-π stacking between the pyridyl rings of two complexes and C-H···F hydrogen-bonding interactions involving the anion and the pyridyl units.     

Insights into crystal structures,supramolecular architectures and antioxidant activities of self-assembled fluorescent hetero-multinuclear [Cu (II)-Ln (III)] (Ln = La,Ce, Pr and Nd) salamo-like complexes

Newly designed hetero-dinuclear 3d–4f complex [Cu(L)La (NO₃)₂(μ-NO₃)(H₂O)]·EtOH ( 1 ), hetero-tetranuclear 3d–4f complex [Cu(L)Ce (NO₃)₂(μ-NO₃)(OAc)₂]₂·MeOH ( 2 ) and hetero-multinuclear 3d–4f complexes [{Cu(L)Ln (NO₃)₃}₂][Cu(L)Ln (NO₃)₃]₂ (Ln = Pr ( 3 ) and Nd = ( 4 )) have been self-assembled from the reaction of Cu (OAc)₂·H₂O, Ln (NO₃)₃·6H₂O (Ln = La, Ce, Pr and Nd) with an unsymmetric salamo-like bisoxime ligand H₂L (6-Methoxy-6′-ethoxy-2,2′-[ethylenedioxybis (nitrilomethylidyne)]diphenol) based on a Schiff base condensation of 2-[O-(1-ethoxyamide)]oxime-6-methoxyphenol and 3-ethoxysalicylaldehyde. The structures of complexes 1 – 4 were characterized by elemental analyses, PXRD analyses, IR, UV–Vis spectra, and single-crystal X-ray analyses. In addition, the supramolecular interactions and fluorescence properties of complexes 1 – 4 are discussed in detail. Moreover, the antioxidant activities of the complexes 1 – 4 were determined by superoxide radical-scavenging method in vitro, which indicates that the complexes 1 – 4 all show potential antioxidant properties.     

Synthesis and luminescence studies of mono- and C3-symmetric, tris(ligand) complexes of Sm(III), Y(III) and Eu(III) with sulfur-bridged binaphtholate ligands

A series of trivalent mono- and tris(ligand) lanthanide complexes of a sulfur-bridged binaphthol ligand [1,1'-S(2-HOC(10)H(4)Bu(t)(2)-3,6)(2)] H(2)L(SN), have been prepared and characterised both structurally and photophysically. The H(2)L(SN) ligand provides an increased steric bulk and offers an additional donor atom (sulfur) as compared with 1,1'-binaphthol (BINOL), a ligand commonly used to complex Lewis acidic lanthanide catalysts. Reaction of the diol H(2)L(SN) with [Sm[N(SiMe(3))(2)](3)] affords silylamido- and amino- derivatives [Sm(L(SN))[N(SiMe(3))(2)][HN(SiMe(3))(2)]] and the crystallographically characterised [Sm(L(SN))[N(SiMe(3))(2)](thf)(2)] with different degrees of structural rigidity, depending on the presence of coordinating solvents. The binaphthyl groups of the L(SN) ligand act as sensitisers of the metal centred emission, which is observed for the Eu(III) and Sm(III) complexes studied. We have therefore sought to use emission spectroscopy as a non-invasive technique to monitor a monomer-dimer equilibrium in these complexes. A dramatic difference between the emission properties of the unreactive dimeric Sm(III) aryloxide complex, the solvated monomeric analogues and the amido adduct demonstrated the potential use of such a technique. For a few representative lanthanides (Ln = Sm, Eu and Y) the reaction of the dilithium salt Li(2)L(SN) with either [Ln[N(SiMe(3))(2]3)] or [LnCl(3)(thf)(3)] affords only the homoleptic complex [Li(S)(3)][LnL(SN)(3)](S = thf or diethyl ether); we report the structural characterisation of the Sm complex. However, the reactions of this dipotassium salt K(2)L(SN) with [Sm[N(SiMe(3))(2)](3)] or [SmCl(3)(thf)(3)] give only [SmL(SN)N(SiMe(3))(2)], or intractable mixtures respectively, in which no (tris)binaphtholate is observed. The only isolable lanthanide-L(SN) halide adduct so far is [YbL(SN)I(thf)].     

Synthesis,characterization, and DNA-binding of Ln(III) complexes with 2-hydroxybenzylidene-2-phenylquinoline-4-carbonylhydrazone

2-Hydroxybenzylidene-2-phenylquinoline-4-carbonylhydrazone (H₂L) and five Ln(III) complexes, [Ln(H₂L)(NO₃)₂]NO₃ [Ln = La (1), Pr (2), Sm (3), Eu (4), and Tb (5)], have been synthesized and characterized by ¹H NMR, elemental analysis, conductivity measurements, mass spectra, IR spectra, and UV spectra. The interaction of these complexes with calf thymus DNA was investigated by UV absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, circular dichroism spectroscopy and viscosity measurements. Results suggest that these complexes bind to DNA via groove binding.     

Synthesis,structural characterization,antimicrobial, antioxidant and DNA binding studies of some novel homo‐binuclear Schiff base metal (II) complexes

A novel bi‐nucleating Schiff base ligand, 6,6′‐(((1E,1′E)‐thiophene‐2,5‐diylbis (methaneylylidene))bis (azaneylylidene))bis (3,4‐dimethylaniline), and five binuclear M (II) complexes were synthesized. The bi‐nucleating Schiff base ligand and its metal complexes were characterized using various physicochemical techniques, e.g. elemental analyses, spectroscopic methods, conductivity and magnetic moment measurements. The low molar conductance of the complexes in dimethylsulfoxide shows their non‐electrolytic nature. The antibacterial activities were screened against pathogenic bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas putida and Bacillus subtilis). The antifungal activity was screened against Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Rhizoctonia bataicola. The antimicrobial activity data showed that the metal complexes are more potent than the parent Schiff base ligand against microorganisms. The antioxidant activities of the synthesized compounds were investigated through scavenging activity against 2,2‐diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydrazyl, superoxide anion, hydroxyl and 2,2′‐ azinobis (3‐ethylbenzothiazoline‐6‐sulfonic acid) radicals. The complexes have superior radical scavenging activity than the free ligand and the scavenging effects of the Cu (II) complex are stronger than those of the other complexes. DNA binding studies were performed using electronic spectroscopy, fluorometric competition studies and viscosity measurements. The data indicated that there is a marked enhancement in biocidal activity of the ligand under similar experimental conditions because of coordination with metal ions.     

4‐Hydroxy‐3‐carboxycoumarin as an efficient building block for new ruthenium(II) complexes: synthesis,characterization, antibacterial,antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory activities

A new 4‐hydroxy‐3‐carboxycoumarin ligand and its ruthenium(II) complexes ( 1 – 5 ) have been synthesized, characterized and screened for their in vitro antibacterial activity against a range of Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria. In addition, compounds 1 – 5 were investigated for antioxidant activities using superoxide radical, 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl radical and hydroxyl radical scavenging assays, in which most of them displayed significant antioxidant activities. Furthermore, compounds 1 – 5 were evaluated for anti‐inflammatory activity using indirect haemolytic and lipoxygenase inhibition assays and revealed good activity. The new complexes were characterized using spectroscopic methods in addition to elemental analysis.     

Luminescence tuning of imidazole-based lanthanide(III) complexes [Ln = Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy

To tune the lanthanide luminescence in related molecular structures, we synthesized and characterized a series of lanthanide complexes with imidazole-based ligands: two tripodal ligands, tris{[2-{(1-methylimidazol-2-yl)methylidene}amino]ethyl}amine (Me(3)L), and tris{[2-{(imidazol-4-yl)methylidene}amino]ethyl}amine (H(3)L), and the dipodal ligand bis{[2-{(imidazol-4-yl)methylidene}amino]ethyl}amine (H(2)L). The general formulas are [Ln(Me(3)L)(H(2)O)(2)](NO(3))(3)·3H(2)O (Ln = 3+ lanthanide ion: Sm (1), Eu (2), Gd (3), Tb (4), and Dy (5)), [Ln(H(3)L)(NO(3))](NO(3))(2)·MeOH (Ln(3+) = Sm (6), Eu (7), Gd (8), Tb (9), and Dy (10)), and [Ln(H(2)L)(NO(3))(2)(MeOH)](NO(3))·MeOH (Ln(3+) = Sm (11), Eu (12), Gd (13), Tb (14), and Dy (15)). Each lanthanide ion is 9-coordinate in the complexes with the Me(3)L and H(3)L ligands and 10-coordinate in the complexes with the H(2)L ligand, in which counter anion and solvent molecules are also coordinated. The complexes show a screw arrangement of ligands around the lanthanide ions, and their enantiomorphs form racemate crystals. Luminescence studies have been carried out on the solid and solution-state samples. The triplet energy levels of Me(3)L, H(3)L, and H(2)L are 21?000, 22?700, and 23?000 cm(-1), respectively, which were determined from the phosphorescence spectra of their Gd(3+) complexes. The Me(3)L ligand is an effective sensitizer for Sm(3+) and Eu(3+) ions. Efficient luminescence of Sm(3+), Eu(3+), Tb(3+), and Dy(3+) ions was observed in complexes with the H(3)L and H(2)L ligands. Ligand modification by changing imidazole groups alters their triplet energy, and results in different sensitizing ability towards lanthanide ions.     

Synthesis, structures, and magnetic properties of face-sharing heterodinuclear Ni(II)-Ln(III) (Ln = Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy) complexes

Heterodinuclear [(Ni (II)L)Ln (III)(hfac) 2(EtOH)] (H 3L = 1,1,1-tris[(salicylideneamino)methyl]ethane; Ln = Eu, Gd, Tb, and Dy; hfac = hexafluoroacetylacetonate) complexes ( 1.Ln) were prepared by treating [Ni(H 1.5L)]Cl 0.5 ( 1) with [Ln(hfac) 3(H 2O) 2] and triethylamine in ethanol (1:1:1). All 1.Ln complexes ( 1.Eu, 1.Gd, 1.Tb, and 1.Dy) crystallized in the triclinic space group P1 (No. 2) with Z = 2 with very similar structures. Each complex is a face-sharing dinuclear molecule. The Ni (II) ion is coordinated by the L (3-) ligand in a N 3O 3 coordination sphere, and the three phenolate oxygen atoms coordinate to an Ln (III) ion as bridging atoms. The Ln (III) ion is eight-coordinate, with four oxygen atoms of two hfac (-)'s, three phenolate oxygen atoms of L (3-), and one ethanol oxygen atom coordinated. Temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility and field-dependent magnetization measurements showed a ferromagnetic interaction between Ni (II) and Gd (III) in 1.Gd. The Ni (II)-Ln (III) magnetic interactions in 1.Eu, 1.Tb, and 1.Dy were evaluated by comparing their magnetic susceptibilities with those of the isostructural Zn (II)-Ln (III) complexes, [(ZnL)Ln(hfac) 2(EtOH)] ( 2.Ln) containing a diamagnetic Zn (II) ion. A ferromagnetic interaction was indicated in 1.Tb and 1.Dy, while the interaction between Ni (II) and Eu (III) was negligible in 1.Eu. The magnetic behaviors of 1.Dy and 2.Dy were analyzed theoretically to give insight into the sublevel structures of the Dy (III) ion and its coupling with Ni (II). Frequency dependence in the ac susceptibility signals was observed in 1.Dy.     

Complexation of 1,3-Diamino-2-hydroxypropane- N,N , N ', N '-tetraacetic Acid (DHPTA) with Heavy Lanthanides (Tb 3+ , Ho 3+ , Lu 3+ ) in Aqueous Solution

Thermodynamic equilibria of complexes of 1,3-diamino-2-hydroxypropane-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid (DHPTA) with heavy lanthanides (Tb3+, Ho3+ and Lu3+) in aqueous solution have been investigated with potentiometry, spectrophotometry, luminescence spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR). The results identified three 1:1 Ln/DHPTA (Ln: Tb3+, Ho3+ and Lu3+) complexes with different degrees of deprotonation, LnL−, Ln(H−1L)2−, and Ln(OH)(H−1L)3−, where H−1 represents the deprotonation of the hydroxyl group between two methyliminodiacetate groups in the DHPTA structure. The alkoxide form of the DHPTA hydroxyl group directly binds to the lanthanide atom, forming highly strong chelation. The complex of Ln(H−1L)2− could be present as a dimeric or polymeric complex in solution.