Synthesis,structure, and magnetic properties of a tetranuclear copper(fII) complex with a triazenido ligand

The reaction of methyl anthranilate, sodium nitrite, and 2-aminopyridine produces a triazenide, namely, 1-[(2-carboxymethyl)benzene]-3-[2-pyridine]triazene (HL). In the presence of Et₃N, the reaction of HL and CuCl₂·2H₂O gives a μ₄-oxo-bridged tetranuclear copper(II) complex [Cu₄OL₃Cl₃]·1.5THF (1·1.5THF), which has been characterized by X-ray crystallography and magnetic susceptibility measurements.     

Synthesis,structure, magnetic and catalytic behavior of a dinuclear copper(II) complex with triazendio ligands

A dinuclear copper(II) complex [Cu₂L₄] has been prepared by the reaction of CuCl₂·2H₂O and 1-[(2-iodo)benzene]-3-[benzothiazole] triazene (HL). The complex has been characterized by X-ray crystallography and by physico-chemical and spectroscopic methods. In the solid state, there is a significant antiferromagnetic coupling between the copper(II) centers with a coupling constant (J) of ??558 cm^?1. In homogeneous solution, the complex shows electrocatalytic activities for hydrogen generation from both acetic acid and neutral buffer with a turnover frequency of 50 mol of H₂ per mole of catalyst per hour (mol H₂/mol catalyst/h) at an overpotential (OP) of 941.6 mV, and 502 mol H₂/mol catalyst/h at an OP of 836.7 mV.     

Copper complexes of 1-[(2-carboxyethyl)benzene]-3-[2-pyridine]triazene

The triazenide, 1-[(2-carboxyethyl)benzene]-3-[2-pyridine]triazene (HL), has been synthesized. In the presence of Et₃N, the reaction of HL with Cu(OAc)₂·H₂O or CuCl₂·2H₂O gives the tetranuclear copper(II) complexes {Cu₄(L)₂(μ₂-OH)₂(OAc)₄} 1 and {Cu₄L₄(μ₄-O)Cl₂} 2, respectively. The X-ray crystal structures of both complexes have been obtained. Magnetic studies indicate significant antiferromagnetic coupling between the copper(II) centers for both complexes, with coupling constants (J) of −493.4 cm⁻¹ for 1 and −165 cm⁻¹ for 2.     

Synthesis,characterization, and antimicrobial activities of a dinuclear copper(II) complex with bis(2-[(2-hydroxy-ethylimino)-methyl]-4,6-diiodo-phenol)

A dinuclear copper(II) complex with a newly synthesized tridentate Schiff-base ligand 2-[(2-hydroxy-ethylimino)-methyl]-4,6-diiodo-phenol (HL), of formula [Cu₂L₂Cl₂?·?C₄H₈O] (1), was prepared. Both the ligand and the complex were characterized by X-ray crystallography, confirming that the Schiff base is tridentate and its dinuclear copper(II) complex is five-coordinate from one nitrogen and two oxygens from L and two chlorides. The complex was assayed for antibacterial (Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Enterobacter cloacae) activities by the MTT method. Complex 1 exhibited better antimicrobial activity than the ligand.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of Cu(I) and Ni(II) complexes of 1,1-diethyl-3-(4-fluorobenzoyl)-thiourea

The reaction of 1,1-diethyl-3-(4-fluorobenzoyl)-thiourea (HL) with CuCl₂ ·?2H₂O and NiCl₂ ·?6H₂O give two complexes, Cu(HL)₃Cl (1) and NiL₂ (2). The crystal structures of these products were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. In 1, three HL molecules are unidentate, coordinating through the sulfur, and the copper is tetrahedral with three S and one Cl. In 2, two HL molecules are O and S donor bidentate and coordinate as anionic species with loss of the proton from the acyl-substituted nitrogen; the nickel is square-planar.     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Electrocatalytic Behavior for Hydrogen Evolution of a Dinuclear Copper(II) Complex of 1-[(2-Carboxymethyl) benzene]-3-[2-carboxybenzene] triazene

A dinuclear copper(II) complex, [Cu^II₂(L)₂] is afforded by the reaction of CuCl₂ · 2H₂O with a triazenido ligand, 1-[(2-carboxymethyl) benzene]-3-[2-carboxybenzene] triazene (H₂L). Structural investigation shows that the copper-copper distance [2.3985(7) Å] is significantly shorter than the sum of the van der Waals radii of Cu (1.40 Å), suggesting that there are metal-metal bonds in [Cu^II₂(L)₂]. In solid, there is a strong antiferromagnetic interaction between copper(II) ions (J = –135.6 cm^–1). In homogeneous environment, [Cu^II₂(L)₂] shows electrocatalytic activities for hydrogen generation both from acetic acid with a turnover frequency (TOF) of 32 mol of hydrogen per mole of catalyst per hour [mol(H₂) · mol^–1(catalyst) · h^–1] at an overpotential (OP) of 941.6 mV, and neutral buffer with a TOF of 512 mol(H₂) · mol^–1(catalyst) · h^–1 at an OP of 836.7 mV.     

Coordination architectures and luminescent properties of 5-(pyrimidyl)tetrazolate (Hpmtz) with group 2 metal ions

Four alkaline earth metal-organic frameworks, [Mg(H₂O)₆]?·?(pmtz)₂ (1), [Ca(pmtz) ₂(H₂O)₃]?·?H₂O (2), [Sr(pmtz)₂(H₂O)₄] (3), and [Ba(pmtz)₂(H₂O)₂]?·?4H₂O (4) [pmtz?=?5-(pyrimidyl)tetrazole anion], were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and X-ray crystallography. The crystal structures reveal that 1–3 are mononuclear while 4 displays a 2-D layer structure by bis(bidentate) bridging pmtz^?. The luminescence properties of 1–4 were investigated in the solid state at room temperature.     

Mono-, di-, and trinuclear phosphonate oxygen-bridged copper(II) complexes: syntheses,structures, and properties

Reactions of copper salts, zoledronic acid, and 2,2′-bipyridine/1,10-phenanthroline in aqueous ethanolic solutions afforded four phosphonate oxygen-bridged copper complexes, Cu(bipy)(H₄zdn)(HSO₄) (1), [Cu₂(bipy)₂(H₂zdn)(H₂O)(Cl)]·4H₂O (2), [Cu₂(phen)₂(H₂zdn)(H₂O)(Cl)]·2.5H₂O (3), and [Cu₃(bipy)₃(H₄zdn)(H₂zdn)(SO₄)]·5H₂O (4) (H₅zdn = zoledronic acid, bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline). The copper centers of 1–4 have square pyramidal coordination geometries. The Cu(II) ions are coordinated to bipy/phen, zoledronate, and HSO₄^?/Cl^? forming mononuclear units for 1, dinuclear for 2 and 3, and trinuclear for 4. These building units are further extended into 3-D supramolecular networks via multiple hydrogen bond interactions. Temperature-dependent magnetic properties of 2 and 4 suggest weak antiferromagnetic coupling (J = ?4.53(8) cm^?1 for 2, J = ?1.69(4) cm^?1 for 4). The antitumor activity of 2 was evaluated against the human lung cancer cell line and indicates effective time- and dose-dependent cytotoxic effects.     

Five new cobalt(II) complexes based on indazole derivatives: synthesis,DNA binding and molecular docking study

Five cobalt(II) complexes based on 1H-indazole-3-carboxylic acid (H₂L), [Co(phen)(HL)₂]·2H₂O (1), [Co(5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipy)(HL)₂] (2), [Co(2,2′-bipy)₂(HL)₂]·5H₂O (3), [Co₂(2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phen)₂(L)₂] (4) and [Co₂(6,6′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipy)₂(L)₂]·H₂O (5) (2,2'-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline), have been synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analyses, IR and UV-vis spectroscopies and single-crystal X-ray crystallography. The results indicate that 1–3 possess mononuclear Co(II) structures, while 4 and 5 exhibit binuclear structure. 1D water tape which is linked by the multiple hydrogen bonds was embedded in the 3D motif of complex 3. Complexes 4 and 5 show two orthogonal planes of motif that was constituted by phen/2,2′-bipy and indazole acid, respectively. The intermolecular interactions including hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions are stabilizing these complexes. The interactions of the synthesized complexes with calf-thymus DNA (CT-DNA) have been investigated by UV-vis absorption titration, ethidium bromide displacement assay and viscosity measurements. The results reveal that the complexes could interact with CT-DNA via a groove binding mode. Their behavior rationalization was further theoretically studied by molecular docking.     

Hydrothermal synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic properties of a copper(II) phosphonate

The treatment of 3-ammonium-1-hydroxypropylidene-1,1′-bisphosphonate (H₇ahdp) and 4,4′-bipy with CuCl₂?·?2H₂O resulted in a metal phosphonate [Cu(H₅ahdp)?·?H₂O] _n . Its crystal structure has been characterized by single X-ray crystallography. Although there is no 4,4′-bipy in the lattice structure, it plays a very important role in forming the one-dimensional chain of the polymer. Hydrogen bonds link the chains into a 3D network. The dinuclear secondary building units are observed in the compound. The determination of variable-temperature magnetic susceptibilities (5?～?300?K) shows weak intrachain antiferromagnetic coupling between copper(II) centers. The magnetic data were fitted to the appropriate equations derived from the Hamiltonian H?=??2JS ₁ S ₂, giving the parameter J?=??25.78?cm^?1. Its thermal properties were also investigated.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and antibacterial activities of M(II) benzene-1,2,3-triyltris(oxy)triacetic acid complexes

Four metal(II) complexes with benzene-1,2,3-triyltris(oxy)triacetic acid (H₃L), {[Co_1.5(L)(H₂O)₆]·6H₂O}_n (1), {[Co_1.5(L)(4,4′-bipy)_1.5(H₂O)₄]·4H₂O}_n (2), {[Co(HL)(2,2′-bipy)(H₂O)₂]·1.5H₂O}_n (3), and {[Cu(HL)(phen)(H₂O)₂]·H₂O}_n (4) (4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine; 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine; phen = phenanthroline), were prepared and structurally characterized. Complex 2 displays a 1-D structure, while 1, 3, and 4 reveal 0-D structures, which further extend to 3-D supramolecular networks by hydrogen bonding interactions, of which 1 and 4 contain double-helical chains, 2 includes meso-helices, and 3 comprises single-helices. Furthermore, the thermal stabilities and antibacterial activities of the complexes were studied.     

Synthesis,structures and characterization of two new supramolecular coordination complexes with the ambidentate ligand 5-(4-pyridyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thione (Hpot)

Two new coordination supramolecular complexes based on a versatile and unsymmetrical 5-(4-pyridyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thione (Hpot) and Mn^II and Ni^II have been synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Reaction of MnCl₂?· 4H₂O with Hpot afforded a neutral mononuclear complex [Mn(pot)₂(H₂O)₄]?·?2H₂O (1), which exhibits a three-dimensional (3-D) supramolecule through versatile intermolecular O–H?···?X (X=O, N and S) hydrogen bond interactions. When using NiCl₂?·?6H₂O instead of MnCl₂?· 4H₂O under similar reaction conditions, a neutral mononuclear complex [Ni(pot)₂(H₂O)₄] (2) is also obtained, which does not exhibit intermolecular hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions. It is very interesting that the pot anion exhibits different coordination modes in complexes 1 and 2. The IR spectra and the TGA for 1 and 2 have been investigated and discussed in detail.     

Zinc(II) complexes with an imidazolylpyridine ligand: luminescence and hydrogen bonding

ZnLCl and [H₂L]₂[ZnCl₄], based on 2-(1-hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)pyridine (HL), have been synthesized. There is a short intraionic O–H···N hydrogen bond between the hydroxyimidazolyl and pyridyl of H₂L⁺ cations (N···O 2.608(2)?Å) in the structure of [H₂L]₂[ZnCl₄]. The formation of this rather strong hydrogen bond is confirmed by IR spectroscopy through a broad band at 3200–2200?cm^?1 and a band at 1655?cm^?1. HL crystallizes in the form of a hemihydrate, HL·0.5H₂O. HL assemble into infinite helical chains due to N–H···O intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the NH of imidazole and O of the N-oxide (O···N 2.623(2)?Å). An unusual mid-IR pattern with three broad bands at 3373, 2530, and 1850?cm^?1 is typical for strong hydrogen bonds, explained by resonance-assisted hydrogen bonding occurring in the helical chains. On cooling to 5?K, noticeable changes in the IR spectra of [H₂L]₂[ZnCl₄] and HL·0.5H₂O were observed. ZnLCl and [H₂L]₂[ZnCl₄] exhibit bright photoluminescence with maxima of emission at 458?nm (for ZnLCl) and 490?nm (for [H₂L]₂[ZnCl₄]).     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and magnetic properties of a linear trinuclear Cu(II) complex

A new linear trinuclear Cu(II) complex, [Cu₃(NTA)₂(4,4′-bpt)₄(H₂O)₂]?·?10H₂O (H₃NTA?=?nitrilotriacetic acid, 4,4′-bpt?=?4-amino-3,5-bis(4-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole) (1), was obtained from evaporation of an aqueous solution containing Cu(NO₃)₂?·?6H₂O, 4,4′-bpt, nitrilotriacetic acid (H₃NTA), and NaOH. 1 was characterized using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR, and elemental analysis. In the trimer, the three linear copper ions are bridged by two NTA carboxylate groups in a syn–anti conformation and connected by 4,4′-bpt to produce a 1-D array. Temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibilities reveal the presence of weak antiferromagnetic exchange between metal centers.     

Exploring the structural landscape of 2‐(thiophen‐2‐yl)‐1,3‐benzothiazole: high‐Z′ packing polymorphism and cocrystallization with calix[4]tube

We report here for the first time a cocrystal of the so‐called neutral calix[4]tube, which is two tail‐to‐tail‐arranged and partially deprotonated tetrakis(carboxymethoxy)calix[4]arenes, including three sodium ions, with 2‐(thiophen‐2‐yl)‐1,3‐benzothiazole, namely trisodium bis(carboxymethoxy)bis(carboxylatomethoxy)calix[4]arene tris(carboxymethoxy)(carboxylatomethoxy)calix[4]arene–2‐(thiophen‐2‐yl)‐1,3‐benzothiazole–dimethyl sulfoxide–water (1/1/2/2), 3Na⁺·C₃₆H₃₀O₁₂^2?·C₃₆H₃₁O₁₂^?·C₁₁H₇NS₂·2C₂H₆OS·2H₂O, which provides a new approach into the host–guest chemistry of inclusion complexes. Three packing polymorphs of the same benzothiazole with high Z′ (one with Z′ = 8 and two with Z′ = 4) were also discovered in the course of our desired cocrystallization. The inspection of these polymorphs and a previously known polymorph with Z′ = 2 revealed that Z′ increases as the strength of intermolecular contacts decreases. Also, these results expand the frontier of invoking calixarenes as a host for nonsolvent small molecules, besides providing knowledge on the rare formation of high‐Z′ packing polymorphs of simple molecules, such as the target benzothiazole.     

Synthesis,structure and magnetic properties of Ni2(NO3)4(APTY)4 (APTY=1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-4-{[(1 E )-pyridine-4-ylmethylene]amino}-1,2-dihydro-3 H -pyrazol-3-one)

A novel dinuclear nickel(II) complex Ni₂(NO₃)₄(APTY)₄ (1) (APTY?=?1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-4-{[(1E)-pyridine-4-ylmethylene]amino}-1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-one), was synthesized by solvothermal reaction of Ni(NO₃)₂?·?6H₂O with APTY in methanol at 353?K. The structure consists of centrosymmetric dimers resulting from octahedrally coordinated Ni atoms bridged by APTY ligands. Weak intermolecular interactions (C–H?···?N, C–H?···?O hydrogen bonding, C–H?···?π and π–π stacking interactions) are responsible for a supramolecular assembly of molecules in the lattice. Magnetic measurements over 1.8–300?K show weak antiferromagnetic coupling between Ni(II) ions with J?=?2.969?cm^?1, g?=?2.280, θ?=??5.903.     

Cobalt(II) Complexes of 4,6-Dimethylpyrimidine-2(1H)-one

Some cobalt(II) complexes of 4,6-dimethylpyrimidine-2(1H)-one (HL) have been prepared and studied by infrared and electronic spectra and by magneto-chemical and conductometric measurements. The ligand is coordinated through the unprotonated ring-nitrogen atom and in one case also through the carbonylic oxygen atom. The “blue” complexes [CoX₂ · 2HL] (X₂ = Cl₂, ClBr, Br₂, (NCS)₂) and [CoX₂ · 2HL] · 2HL (X = Cl, Br) have a distorted C_2v [CoX₂N₂] coordination; the thiocyanate ion is N-bonded to the metal. The “green” complexes CoX₂ · 2HL (X = Cl(4H₂O), Br) have a square-pyramidal [CoX₂N₂O] coordination. The “pink” CoX₂ · 4HL · nH₂O (X = ClO₄, n = 2; X = BF₄, n = 8; X = F₃Ac, n = 4) and “cream” CoX₂ · 4HL · 6 H₂O (X = I, ClO₄) complexes have an octahedral coordination; only the F₃Ac^? ion is coordinated. The “cyclamen” CoAcL · 2HL · 2 H₂O and Co₃Ac₄L₂ · 2HL · 2H₂O complexes have a polynuclear constitution; the Ac^? ion behaves as bidentate ligand.     

Metal Complexes Derived from Hydrazoneoxime Ligands: I. Synthesis,Characterization and Magnetochemical Studies of (Acylhydrazoneoxime) Copper(II) Complexes

Reactions of 2-hydroxyimino-1-methylpropylidene (acetyl-) and (benzoylhydrazine) with copper(II) chloride, nitrate and acetate were studied. Three types of copper(II) complexes of general formula [Cu(H₂L)Cl₂], [{Cu(HL)}₂][sdot]2NO₃[sdot]nH₂O and [{Cu(L)}₂], where H₂L, HL, and L refer, respectively, to the neutral, monoanionic and dianionic ONN tridentate acylhydrazoneoxime ligands, were isolated and characterized. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements for [Cu(H₂L)Cl₂] suggest Curie-Weiss behavior. Both [{Cu(HL)}₂][sdot]2NO₃[sdot]nH₂O and [{Cu(L)}₂] show strong antiferromagnetic exchange coupling with ? 2J values of 898-934 and 718-757 cm^?1, respectively, indication dimeric structures with oximate bridges.     

Two cadmium(II) addition compounds with 3-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonate containing aromatic diamines and their 3-D net

{[CdCl(2,2′-bipy)₂(H₂O)]⁺·[Cd(3-O^?-2,7-NDS)(2,2′-bipy)₂]^?·3H₂O} (1) and {[Cd(phen)₃]²⁺·2[Cd(3-O^?-2,7-NDS)(phen)₂]^?·8.5H₂O} (2) (3-OH-2,7-NDS?=?3-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonate, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline, and 2,2′-bipy?=?2,2′-bipydine) were prepared and characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Compound 1 contains a discrete coordination cation [CdCl(2,2′-bipy)₂(H₂O)]⁺ and a coordination anion [Cd(3-O^?-2,7-NDS)(2,2′-bipy)₂]^?; 2 contains a discrete coordination cation [Cd(phen)₃]²⁺ and two coordination anions [Cd(3-O^?-2,7-NDS)(phen)₂]^?. There are numerous weak interactions among the coordination cation, coordination anion, and free water molecules, such as O–H?···?O hydrogen bonds, π?···?π stacking, and Cl^??···?π interactions in 1 and π?···?π stacking and C–H?···?π interactions in 2. The cations and anions as building blocks are connected to construct different 3-D supramolecular architectures via weak intermolecular interactions. Particularly, the capsule structure of 1 was observed.     

Syntheses,structures, and characterizations of two coordination polymers assembled from zinc(II) salts with 1,2-bis[3-(1,2,4-triazolyl)-4-amino-5-carboxylmethylthio]ethane

Two new coordination polymers, [ZnL] _n (1) and {[Zn(phen)(L)(H₂O)]?·?3H₂O} _n (2) (H₂L?=?1,2-bis[3-(1,2,4-triazolyl)-4-amino-5-carboxylmethylthio]ethane, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and X-ray diffraction. Polymer 1 is a 1-D infinite chain (space group P 1) and further forms a 3-D supramolecular structure by S?···?S interactions and hydrogen bonds. Polymer 2 displays a mononuclear structure (space group P 1) and extends into a 3-D supramolecular structure through hydrogen bonds. In addition, spectra and thermal stability of 1 and 2 are also discussed. Strong luminescence characteristics of both polymers are found, suggesting their potential applications as luminescent materials.