A quantum chemical consideration of ligand exchange in palladium(ii) aqueous and chloride complexes

The behavior of potassium tetrachloropalladate(II) in media simulating biological fluids has been studied. In aqueous solutions of NaCl, the aquation rate is higher than the rate of chloro ligand introduction into the internal coordination sphere of palladium. In HCl solutions, on the contrary, the process of palladium chloro complex formation predominates. The latter is apparently due to protonation of water molecules composing aqua complexes. By means of the ZINDO/1 method, the substitution of ligands – water molecules and hydronium ion – in planar complexes of palladium(II) by chloride ion has been investigated. All complexes containing H₂O and H₃O⁺ ligands, other than [Pd(H₂O)₄]²⁺, have intramolecular hydrogen bonds. In [Pd(H₂O)₃(H₃O)]³⁺ and trans-[Pd(H₂O)₂(H₃O)Cl]²⁺, a “non-classic” symmetric hydrogen bond O ··· H ··· O is established (ZINDO/1, RHF/STO-6G*). By the first three steps the substitution of hydronium ion in the internal sphere of palladium atom is more favorable thermodynamically, compared to water molecules. Logarithms of stepwise stability constants of palladium(II) chloride complexes correlate linearly to enthalpies (ZINDO/1, PM3) of water substitution by chloride ion.     

Protonation of palladium(II)-allyl and palladium(0)-olefin complexes containing 2-pyridyldiphenylphosphine

The pendant nitrogen atom of the Ph₂PPy ligand in the Pd(II)-allyl complexes [PdCl(η³-2-CH₃-C₃H₄)(Ph₂PPy)] (1) and [Pd(η³-2-CH₃-C₃H₄)(Ph₂PPy)₂]BF₄ (3) has been protonated with methanesulfonic acid to afford the corresponding pyridinium salts [PdCl(η³-2-CH₃-C₃H₄)(Ph₂PPyH)](CH₃SO₃) (1a) and [Pd(η³-2-CH₃-C₃H₄)(Ph₂PPyH)₂](CH₃SO₃)₂(BF₄) (3a).Protonation strongly influences the ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectral parameters of the allyl moieties of 1a and 3a whose signals resonate at lower fields with respect to the parent species indicating that upon protonation Ph₂PPy becomes a weaker σ-donor and a stronger Π-acceptor. The allyl moiety, which in 1 is static, becomes dynamic in 1a, the observed syn-syn and anti-anti exchange being due to deligation of the protonated phosphine from the metal centre. Treatment of complex 3 with diethylamine in the presence of fumaronitrile gives the new Pd(0)-olefin complex [Pd(η²-fumaronitrile)(PPh₂Py)₂] (4) which has been characterized by elemental analysis and NMR spectroscopy. Low temperature protonation of 4 with methanesulfonic acid leads to the bis-protonated species [Pd(η²-fumaronitrile)(Ph₂PPyH)₂](CH₃SO₃)₂ (4a) which is stable only at temperatures <0 °C.     

Rhodium(III), palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes of Bis(o-aminobenzenesulfonyl)ethylenediamine

New complexes of the formulae K₃[RhL ₃]·2 H₂O, [PdL]·H₂O and [M(LH₂)Cl₂] [whereM = Pd, Pt andLH₂ = bis(o-aminobenzenesulfonyl)ethylenediamine] have been prepared and characterized by conductivity measurements, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray powder patterns and IR, Ligand Field and¹H-NMR spectroscopy.

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Rhodium(III), Palladium(II)- und Platin(II)-Komplexe mit Bis(o-aminobenzolosulfonyl)ethylendiamin (Kurze Mitteilung)

Zusammenfassung Neue Komplexe der allgemeinen Formeln K₃[RhL ₃]·2H₂O, [PdL]·H₂O und [M(LH₂)Cl₂] mitM = Pd, Pt undLH₂ = Bis(o-aminobenzolosulfonyl)ethylendiamin wurden dargestellt und mit Konduktionsmessungen, thermogravimetrischen Analysen, Röntgenstrukturanalysen, IR, Ligandfeld- und¹H-NMR-Spektroskopie charakterisiert.

     

1-Methyl-4-ferrocenylmethyl-3,5-diphenylpyrazole: A versatile ligand for palladium(II) and platinum(II)

The syntheses and characterization of two novel ferrocene derivatives containing 3,5-diphenylpyrazole units of general formula [1-R-3,5-Ph₂-(C₃N₂)-CH₂-Fc] {Fc = (η⁵-C₅H₅)Fe(η⁵-C₅H₄) and R = H (2) or Me (3)} together with a study of their reactivity with palladium(II) and platinum(II) salts or complexes under different experimental conditions is described. These studies have allowed us to isolate and characterize trans-[Pd{1-Me-3,5-Ph₂-(C₃N₂)-CH₂-Fc]}₂Cl₂] (4a) and three different types of heterodimetallic complexes: cis-[M{1-Me-3,5-Ph₂-(C₃N₂)-CH₂-Fc]}Cl₂(dmso)] {M = Pd (5a) or Pt (5b)}, the cyclometallated products [M{κ²-C,N-[3-(C₆H₄)-1-Me-5-Ph-(C₃N₂)]-CH₂-Fc}Cl(L)] with L = PPh₃ and M = Pd (6a) or Pt (6b) or L = dmso and M = Pt (8b) and the trans-isomer of [Pt{1-Me-3,5-Ph₂-(C₃N₂)-CH₂-Fc]}Cl₂(dmso)] (7b). In compounds 4a, 5a, 5b and 7b, the ligand behaves as a neutral N-donor group; while in 6a, 6b and 8b it acts as a bidentate [C(sp²,phenyl),N(pyrazole)]⁻ group. A comparative study of the spectroscopic properties of the compounds, based on NMR, IR and UV-Visible experiments, is also reported.     

X-ray crystal structures of novel platinum(II) and palladium(II) complexes of dialkyl phosphonated phosphines

Two diethyl phosphonated phosphine ligands of formula Ph₂P(CH₂)₃PO₃Et₂ (ligand L) and Ph₂P(4-C₆H₄PO₃Et₂) (ligand L′) were used to prepare different complexes of platinum(II) (1, cis-PtCl₂L₂; 2, trans-PtCl₂L₂·H₂O; 3A and 3B, cis- and trans-PtCl₂L′₂) and palladium(II) (4, [PdCl₂L]₂; 5, trans-PdCl₂L₂·H₂O; 6, trans-PdCl₂L′₂·CH₂Cl₂). The single-crystal X-ray structure analyses of complexes 1, 2, 4-6 indicate that complexation involved only the phosphine end, whereas the strong polarization of the PO bond was highlighted by the formation of hydrogen bonds with a water molecule in 2 and 5, and with a dichloromethane molecule in 6, with an exceptionally short CH?O hydrogen bond length (C?O separation 3.094(3) Å).     

2-Arylnaphthoxazole-derived palladium(II) complexes as phosphine-free catalysts for Heck reactions

Four air- and moisture-stable new palladium(II) complexes 2a–2c and 4 have been synthesized from easily available 2-arylnaphthoxazole derivatives. The detailed structures of 2c and 4 have been determined by single-crystal X-ray analysis. The Pd–N, Pd–C bonds in palladacycle complexes 2a–2c and the Pd–N, Pd–O bonds in complex 4 form the basis for five- and six-membered chelate rings, respectively. These complexes were applied as efficient phosphine-free catalysts for Heck reactions with aryl bromides and ethyl acrylate. Typically, in the presence of two equivalent n-Bu₄NBr, using 0.01% of palladacycle complex 2c as catalyst and two equivalent of K₂CO₃ as base in DMF at 140 °C provided coupled products in moderate to high yields.     

Copper(II), palladium(II) and platinum(II) chloride complexes with 5-amino-2-tert-butyltetrazole: Synthesis, characterization and cytotoxicity

Complexes CuL₃Cl₂, PdL₂Cl₂ and PtL₂Cl₂, where L is a novel ligand from the series of 2-substituted 5-aminotetrazoles, namely 5-amino-2-tert-butyltetrazole (1), have been synthesized by the reaction of metal(II) chlorides with 1 and characterized by IR spectroscopy, thermal and X-ray analyses. The crystallographic structural analysis of these complexes revealed that 1 acts as a monodentate ligand coordinated to the metal via endocyclic N4 atom. Platinum complex demonstrates promising cytotoxicity against human cervical carcinoma cells with IC₅₀ value average between those of cisplatin and carboplatin.     

Thermodynamics of complexation of zinc(II) with chloride,bromide and iodide ions in hexamethylphosphoric triamide

The complexation of zinc(II) with chloride, bromide and iodide ions has been studied by calorimetry in hexamethylphosphoric triamide (HMPA) containing 0.1 mol-dm^–3 (n-C₄H₉)₄NClO₄ as a constant ionic medium at 25°C. The formation of [ZnX_n]^(2–n)+ (n=1,2,3,4 for X=Cl; n=1,2 for X=Br, I) is revealed, and their formation constants, enthalpies and entropies were determined. It is proposed that the zinc(II) ion is fourcoordinated in HMPA and the coordinating HMPA molecules are stepwise replaced with halide ions to form [ZnX_n(hmpa)_4–n]^(2–n)+ (n=1–4), as is the case for the cobalt(II) ion. Furthermore, the formation of [ZnClI], [ZnBrI], [ZnBrCl] and [ZnBrCl₂]^– is revealed in the relevant ternary systems. It is found that the affinity of a given halide ion X^– to [ZnCl]⁺, [ZnBr]⁺ and [Znl]⁺ is practically the same.     

Complexes of substituted dipyridylpyridazines with palladium(II) and platinum(II)

Reactions of 3,6-bis(2′-pyridyl)pyridazine derivatives (n-dppn)¶ ¶For the n-dppn ligands, n stands for the size of the cyclic aliphatic ring on positions 4 and 5 of the pyridazine ring, n?=?5, 6, 8, and 12. with MX₂(PhCN)₂ (M?=?Pd, Pt; X?=?Cl,?Br) have been investigated. The new complexes cis-[PdCl₂(n-dppn)] (n?=?5,?6,?8,?12), cis-[PtCl₂(n-dppn)]?·?H₂O (n?=?5,?6), cis-[PtCl₂(8-dppn)] and cis-[PtBr₂(5-dppn)] have been characterized by elemental analyses, conductivity measurements, infrared, electronic and ¹H-NMR spectra.     

Synthesis,characterization, and biological activity of five new mixed-ligand palladium(II) complexes with ethylenediamine and 4-toluenesulfonyl-L-amino acid dianion

Five new palladium(II) complexes with 4-toluenesulfonyl-L-amino acid dianion and en, [Pd(en)(TsserNO)] (1), [Pd(en)(TsglyNO)] (2), [Pd(en)(TsalaNO)]?·?1.5H₂O (3), [Pd(en)(TsleuNO)]?·?H₂O (4), and [Pd(en)(TspheNO)]?·?2H₂O (5), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV, ¹H NMR, and mass spectrometry. Crystal structure of 1 has been determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The cytotoxicity was tested by MTT and SRB assays. The results indicate 1–5 exert cytotoxic effects against HL-60, Bel-7402, BGC-823, and KB cell lines and 5 displays the best cytotoxicity. The structure–activity relationships suggest that both amino acid and N-containing ligands have important effects on cytotoxicity.     

Synthesis, characterization, structures and cytotoxic activity of palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes containing bis(2-pyridylmethyl)amine and saccharinate

New palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes containing bis(2-pyridylmethyl)amine (bpma) and saccharinate (sac), [Pd(bpma)(sac)](sac)·2H₂O (1), [Pt(bpma)(sac)](sac)·2H₂O (2), [Pd(bpma)Cl](sac)·2H₂O (3) and [Pt(bpma)(sac)]Cl·1.5H₂O (4), were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, NMR and TG-DTA. A single-crystal X-ray analysis of 3 and 4 proved a distorted square-planar geometry around the metal ions with one tridentate bpma ligand and one Cl or sac monoanion. The [Pd(bpma)Cl]⁺ ions in 3 form dimers by intermolecular N-H?Cl and Pd?Pd interactions. The cations reside in the centers of a hydrogen-bonded honeycomb network formed by the uncoordinated sac ions and the lattice water molecules, while the cations of 4 are connected by N-H?Cl and OW-H?O hydrogen bonds into one-dimensional chains. Cyclic planar tetrameric and trimeric water clusters were observed in 3 and 4, respectively. Cytotoxicity of 1-4 was tested against A549, C6 and CHO cells. Although 2 and 4 have no cytotoxicity, the best results were achieved for 1 and 3. In particular, the cyctotoxic activity of 3 is comparable to cisplatin.     

Synthesis,characterization, crystal structures, in vitro and in vivo antitumor activity of palladium(II) and zinc(II) complexes with 2-formyl and 2-acetyl pyridine N(4)-1-(2-pyridyl)-piperazinyl thiosemicarbazone

The present paper includes synthesis and spectral characterization of the novel prepared palladium(II) and zinc(II) complexes with 2-formyl pyridine N(4)-1-(2-pyridyl)-piperazinyl thiosemicarbazone, HFo4Npypipe, 1 and the 2-acetyl pyridine N(4)-1-(2-pyridyl)-piperazinyl thiosemicarbazone, HAc4Npypipe, 2. The Pd(II) complexes [PdCl(Fo4Npypipe)], 3, [PdCl(Ac4Npypipe)], 4 and the Zn(II) complexes [ZnCl₂(Fo4Npypipe)], 5 and [ZnCl₂(Ac4Npypipe)], 6 have been characterized by elemental analyses and spectroscopic studies. The crystal structure of the complexes [PdCl(Fo4Npippy)], 3 and [PdCl(Ac4Npippy)], 4, have been solved by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The electronic, IR, UV/Vis, and NMR spectroscopic data of the complexes are reported. The results of the cytotoxic activity of 1–6 have been evaluated in vitro against the cells of three human cancer cell lines: MCF-7, T24, A-549 and a mouse L-929 (a fibroblast-like cell line cloned from strain L). For selected compounds 2 and 6 the acute toxicity and antitumor activity were evaluated on leukemia P388-bearing mice. The Zn(II) compounds 5 and 6 are considered as agents with potential antitumor activity, and can therefore be candidates for further stages of screening in vitro and/or in vivo.     

Syntheses and characterization of nickel(II), zinc(II) and palladium(II) complexes derived from three pyrazole-based polydentate ligands

Two pyrazole-based polydentate ligands, 1,3-bis(5-methyl-3-phenylpyrazol-1-yl)-propan-2-ol (Hmppzpo) and 1,3-bis(5-methyl-3-p-isopropylphenylpyrazol-1-yl)-propan-2-ol (Hmcpzpo), have been synthesized. A third ligand, 1,3-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)-propan-2-ol (Hdmpzpo), has been synthetically modified. Seven new M(II) coordination compounds of general formula M₂L₂X₂ (M?=?Zn, Ni; X?=?NO₃ or ClO₄; L?=?dmpzpo, mppzpo or mcpzpo) or MLX (M?=?Pd; L?=?dmpzpo; X?=?Cl) were synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis and FT-IR analysis. The crystal structures of [Zn₂(μ-dmpzpo-O,N,N′)₂(NO₃)₂]?·?2H₂O (1?·?2H₂O), [Ni₂(μ-dmpzpo-O,N,N′)₂(CH₃CN)₂](ClO₄)₂ (2) and Pd(μ-dmpzpo-N,N′)Cl₂ (4) were determined by single-crystal X-ray crystallography. The crystal structures show that complexes 1?·?2H₂O and 2 are center-symmetric dinuclear compounds, with two metal ions bridged by two alkoxo groups and each metal ion with a distorted square-pyramidal environment. The palladium complex, 4, displayed square-planar coordination geometry around the Pd(II) ion with trans arrangement.     

Kinetics of complexation of nickel (II) and copper (II) with some azophenol derivatives in aqueous nonionic surfactant solution

The kinetics of formation of 11 complexes of nickel(II) and copper(II) ions with some azophenol derivatives in aqueous and micellar solution of a nonionic surfactant, Triton X-100, have been studied by a stopped-flow spectrophotometric method. Second order rate constants for the reactions were determined at 298 K and ionic strength 0.1 (NaClO₄) in aqueous solution. In the surfactant solution, the pseudo-first-order rate constants for the complexation reactions,k_obs, decreased with increasing the concentration of Triton X-100. This observation was explained by the assumption that the chelating reagents distribute between the micelle of the surfactant and bulk aqueous phase and rate-controlling reactions occur only in the bulk aqueous phase. On the basis of the relation betweenk_obs and the concentration of the surfactant, the partition constants of the reagents between micellar and aqueous phases were determined.     

Novel 2-aminoimidazole-4-one complexes of copper(II) and cobalt(II): Synthesis,structural characterization and cytotoxicity

A series of 2-aminosubstituted (5Z)-3-phenyl-5-(pyridine-2-ylmethylene)-3,5-dihydro-4H-imidazole-4-ones (L) was prepared by the reaction of the corresponding 2-alkylthio-3,5-dihydro-4H-imidazole-4-ones with morpholine or piperidine in the presence of ytterbium(III) triflate. The resulting ligands were subsequently reacted with CuCl₂·2H₂O and CoCl₂·6H₂O to give the corresponding copper(II) and cobalt(II) complexes, respectively. Analysis revealed that the complexes were formed with an LMCl₂ (M = Cu, Co)-type composition in all cases. The structures of the three cobalt complexes prepared in this way were determined by X-ray crystallography. The results revealed that the cobalt ions in these complexes were tetrahedrally coordinated to two chloride anions and two nitrogen atoms from the pyridine and imidazole moieties of the ligand. The electrochemical properties of the ligands and their complexes were evaluated by cyclic voltammetry, and the results revealed that the first stage in the reduction of the Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes involved the reversible formation of the corresponding Co(I) and Cu(I) complexes, respectively. The cytotoxicity activities of the organic ligands and their complexes were evaluated against several cancer cell lines, including MCF-7, A549 and HEK293 cells. The copper complexes of the organic ligands bearing a phenyl or allyl moiety at their N(3) position together with a piperidine substituent at the 2-position of their imidazolone ring exhibited the greatest cytotoxicity of all of the compounds tested in the current study.     

Synthesis and physicochemical studies on Ni(II) complex of 2-hydroxy-acetophenonethiosemicarbazone and its square-planar adducts with nitrogen donors

NiL₂X₂ complex and its adducts of the type NiL (base), where L is a 2-hydroxy-acetophenonethiosemicarbazone, X=C1 and base (ammonia, pyridine, aniline,o-, m-, p-toluidine and water) have been synthesized and characterised by analysis, magnetic moments, electronic and infrared spectra.     

Six-membered ring chelate complexes of Pd(II) and Pt(II) derived from di-(2-pyridyl)pyrimidin-2-ylsulfanylmethane

Cis-[MLCl₂] complexes of di-(2-pyridyl)pyrimidin-2-ylsulfanylmethane ligand (L), where M = Pd (1), and M = Pt (2) have been synthesized. Reaction of 1 with L in presence of Na[BF₄] and hot acetonitrile produced the complex [PdL₂](BF₄)₂ (3). Complexes 1-3 and ligand L have been characterized by elemental analyses, IR and NMR spectroscopy. Crystal structures of 1, 3 and L were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses, showing nonplanar structures with the pyridinic rings twisted around the bridging carbon and the ipso carbon bonds. 1 and 3 displayed a bidentate coordination of L to the palladium atom with the formation of six-membered chelate rings, where the local geometry at palladium atom was distorted square planar. In 3 the palladium atom was coordinated to two dipyridyl ligands through two of the pyridinic nitrogen atoms to form a cationic complex stabilized by two tetrafluoroborate counter-ions.     

Nickel(II) and zinc(II) complexes with N-(5,6-dihydro-4H-1,3-thiazin-2-yl)-2-aminobenzimidazole (BzTz): Synthesis,spectral and structural characterization

The reaction of nickel and zinc chlorides and nitrates with the ligand N-(5,6-dihydro-4H-1,3-thiazin-2-yl)-2-aminobenzimidazole (BzTz) leads to the formation of the new complexes: [NiCl₂(BzTz)₂] (1), [Ni(NO₃)(BzTz)₂(H₂O)₃](NO₃) (2), [ZnCl₂(BzTz)₂] (3) and [Zn(NO₃)₂(BzTz)₂] (4). They have been characterized by spectroscopic methods (electronic, infrared and NMR) and magnetic susceptibility measurements. Additionally, the crystal structures of the complexes 1 and 3 have been determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The ligand exhibits the N-benzimidazole coordination mode on interacting with the metal centers. The X-ray structure of the complexes 1 and 3 reveals a distorted tetrahedral coordination geometry around the metal center, with the metallic atoms coordinated to two chlorine atoms and two benzimidazole nitrogen atoms. These two complexes are isostructural, crystallizing in the monoclinic system and Cc space group. In complex 2 the geometry around the nickel atom could be described as a distorted octahedron whereas in case of complex 4 the zinc atom is in a distorted tetrahedral environment.     

Theoretical study of the protonation of square-planar palladium(II) complexes. Assessment of basis set and correlation effects

The protonation of the [Pd(H)₂(Cl)(NH₃)]^– and [Pd(H)₂(NH₃)₂] taken as models of anionic and neutral square-planard ⁸ palladium complexes is investigated through SCF, MP2, MP4, CASSCF and CASPT2 calculations, using various basis sets on the metal and the ligands. It is shown that correlation effects, mainly those associated with the covalent character of the metal hydrogen and metal ligand bonds, are important. The importance of diffuse functions on the ligands, especially for the anionic system, is stressed.     

Synthesis and structure of highly substituted pyrazole ligands and their complexes with platinum(II) and palladium(II) metal ions

Reaction of 3-methoxycarbonyl-2-methyl- or 3-dimethoxyphosphoryl-2-methyl-substituted 4-oxo-4H-chromones 1 with N-methylhydrazine resulted in the formation of isomeric, highly substituted pyrazoles 4 (major products) and 5 (minor products). Intramolecular transesterification of 4 and 5 under basic conditions led, respectively, to tricyclic derivatives 7 and 8. The structures of pyrazoles 4a (dimethyl 2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-chromen-3-yl-phosphonate) and 4b (methyl 4-oxo-2-methyl-4H-chromene-3-carboxylate) were confirmed by X-ray crystallography. Pyrazoles 4a and 4b were used as ligands (L) in the formation of ML₂Cl₂ complexes with platinum(II) or palladium(II) metal ions (M). Potassium tetrachloroplatinate(II), used as the metal ion reagent, gave both trans-[Pt(4a)₂Cl₂] and cis-[Pt(4a)₂Cl₂], complexes with ligand 4a, and only cis-[Pt(4b)₂Cl₂] isomer with ligand 4b. Palladium complexes were obtained by the reaction of bis(benzonitrile)dichloropalladium(II) with the test ligands. trans-[Pd(4a)₂Cl₂] and trans-[Pd(4b)₂Cl₂] were the exclusive products of these reactions. The structures of all the complexes were confirmed by IR, ¹H NMR and FAB MS spectral analysis, elemental analysis and Kurnakov tests.