Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic properties of a nickel(II) complex containing a 2-pyridyl-substituted nitronyl nitroxide

A new complex of formula [Ni(NIT2Py)₂Cl(H₂O)]Cl·2CH₃OH, where NIT2Py is 2-(2′-pyridyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide, was synthesized and characterized structurally and magnetically. The structure consists of a [Ni(NIT2Py)₂Cl(H₂O)]⁺ ion, a chloride anion and two methanol molecules. The nickel(II) ion lies in a distorted octahedral environment; two nitrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms from NIT2Py ligands from the basal plane; one oxygen atom from a water molecule and one chloride anion occupy axial positions. Variable temperature magnetic susceptibility data show that there is strong antiferromagnetic coupling between the nickel(II) ion and nitronyl nitroxide radicals. The results suggest that the sign of the magnetic interaction depends on structural and ligand effects.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic property of a novel ion‐pair nickel(III) complex containing 1,2‐benzenedithiolate

A new ion‐pair complex [1‐(4‐nitrobenzyl)pyridinium][Ni(bdt)₂] (1), in which bdt^2? = 1,2‐benzenedithiolate, has been synthesized and characterized. The X‐ray structure analysis shows that the anions are centrosymmetric, the two non‐equivalent anions form different uniform‐spaced stacking pattern and the weak H‐bonding interactions of C? H…S were observed in 1. The temperature dependence of magnetic susceptibilities of 1 indicates ferromagnetic behavior in the antiferromagnetic exchange system, which may arise from spin‐canting. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic properties of a dinuclear manganese(III) tetradentate Schiff-base complex

A dinuclear manganese(III) tetradentate Schiff-base complex, [Mn₂(salophen)₂(4,4′-bipy)₃](BPh₄)₂ (1) (salophen = N,N′-o-phenylene-bis(salicylideneaminato)), has been synthesized and structurally characterized. Compound 1 crystallized in the triclinic, P 1 space group, a = 13.431(4), b = 13.791(4), c = 13.886(4) Å, α = 73.599(5)°, β = 80.410(6)°, γ = 71.241(5)°, V = 2328.3(12) ų. Complex 1 contains two Mn(salophen) moieties bridged by 4,4′-bipy to form a dinuclear unit, with two terminal 4,4′-bipy ligands. Variable temperature magnetic susceptibility (2–300 K) shows very weak ferromagnetic interactions between the Mn(III) ions.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and characterization of manganese(III) complex containing a tetradentate Schiff base

N,N′-bis((2-hydroxyphenyl)(phenyl)methylidene)propane-1,2-diaminato-N,N′,O,O′)-(nitrato-O)-manganese(III) methanol solvate ([Mn(C₂₉H₂₄N₂O₂)(NO₃)CH₃OH]) was synthesized and characterized by FTIR, UV–Vis, TG–FTIR, TG/DSC, molar conductivity, magnetic moment measurement and single crystal X-ray analysis. In the structure, the Mn(III) ion adopts a distorted octahedral geometry with two nitrogen and two oxygen atoms from the Schiff base ligand in the equatorial plane, and the nitrate ion and methanol molecule in the axial position. The effects of organic solvents of various polarities on the UV–Vis spectra of the ligand and complex were investigated. The manganese(III) complex is easily dissolved in organic polar aprotic solvents and has moderate solubility in organic polar protic solvents.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,magnetic property,and nuclease activity of a binuclear iron(III) complex

A μ-oxo-di-μ-carboxylato-bridged iron(III) complex containing two tridentate nitrogen ligands, {[Fe₂(bpma)(bpea)(μ-CH₃COO)₂ μ-O)] · (ClO₄)₂ · 0.5CH₃OH} (1) (bpma = N, N-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)methyl-amine, bpea = N,N-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)ethylamine), has been synthesized and determined by X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 10.9434(12) Å, b = 23.118(3) Å, c = 15.8721(18) Å, β = 92.736(2)° and Z = 4. In 1, each Fe(III) has a distorted octahedral geometry with a N₃O₃ donor set. The Fe(III) atoms are bridged by two carboxyl groups and one μ-oxo oxygen with Fe1–Fe2 separation of 3.064 Å. Susceptibility data of 1 indicate strong intramolecular antiferromagnetic coupling of the high-spin Fe(III) atoms with J = ?121.0 cm^?1 and g = 2.04. The interaction with calf thymus DNA was investigated by UV absorption and fluorescent spectroscopy. Results show that the complex binds to ct-DNA with a moderate intercalative mode. The interaction between 1 and pBR322 DNA has also been investigated by submarine gel electrophoresis; the complex exhibits effective DNA cleavage activity in the absence of activating agents under similar physiological conditions.     

Novel crystal engineering in the crown ether nickel maleonitriledithiolate complexes,synthesis and crystal structures of [Na(N15C5)2]2[Ni(mnt)2] and [Na(N15C5)]2[Ni(mnt)2]

Reactions of N15C5 (2,3-naphtho-15-crown-5) with nickel maleonitriledithiolate sodium complex, Na₂[Ni(mnt)₂] (mnt?=?maleonitriledithiolate) using different molar ratios (2?:?1 and 4?:?1) afforded two structurally different complexes [Na(N15C5)₂]₂[Ni(mnt)₂] (1) and [Na(N15C5)]₂[Ni(mnt)₂] (2). The sandwich [Na(N15C5)₂]⁺ and mono-capped [Na(N15C5)]⁺ organic cations are observed in the crystals of 1 and 2, respectively, with the same [Ni(mnt)₂]^2? inorganic conteranions. It is these structurally different organic cations that lead to the dissimilar structures. Complex 1 exhibits a one-dimensional (1D) chain-like structure assembled by intercantionic {[Na(N15C5)₂]⁺}_∞ π–π stacking interactions and electrostatic interactions, while 2 displays a novel two-dimensional (2D) corrugated sheet-like structure constructed by Na–N interactions which occur between the [Na(N15C5)]⁺ inorganic cations and [Ni(mnt)₂]^2? inorganic anions.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and antibacterial activity of mononuclear nickel(II) and cobalt(III) Schiff-base complexes

Four new mononuclear complexes, [Ni(L¹)(NCS)₂] (1), [Ni(L²)(NCS)₂] (2), [Co(L¹)(N₃)₂]ClO₄ (3), and [Co(L²)(N₃)₂]ClO₄ (4), where L¹ and L² are N,N′-bis[(pyridin-2-yl)methylidene]butane-1,4-diamine and N,N′-bis[(pyridin-2-yl)benzylidene]butane-1,4-diamine, respectively, have been prepared. The syntheses have been achieved by reaction of the respective metal perchlorate with the tetradentate Schiff bases, L¹ and L², in presence of thiocyanate (for 1 and 2) or azide (for 3 and 4). The complexes have been characterized by microanalytical, spectroscopic, single crystal X-ray diffraction and other physicochemical studies. Structural studies reveal that 1–4 are distorted octahedral geometries. The antibacterial activity of all the complexes and their constituent Schiff bases have been tested against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of two novel nickel (imidazole) complexes having hydrogen-bonded networks

Two nickel (imidazole) complexes, Ni(im)₆Cl₂·4H₂O (1) and Ni(im)₆(NO₃)₂ (2) (im=imidazole) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV, TG and single crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1 with a=8.800(6) Å, b=9.081(6) Å, c=10.565(7) Å, =75.058(9)°, β=83.143(8)°, γ=61.722(8)°, V=718.3(8) Å³, Z=1 and R₁ (wR₂)=0.0469 (0.1497). 2 crystallizes in the trigonal space group R-3 with a=12.370(6) Å, b=12.370(6) Å, c=14.782(14) Å, =90.00°, β=90.00°, γ=120.00°, V=1959(2) Å³, Z=3 and R₁ (wR₂)=0.0358 (0.0955). 1 and 2 exhibit different supramolecular network due to their different counter anions and different hydrogen bonding connection. In compound 1, [Ni(im)₆]²⁺ cation and counter anions Cl⁻ alternatively array in an ABAB fashion via N–HCl hydrogen bonding. In compound 2, the plane of each NO₃²⁻ is almost parallel and each NO₃²⁻ connect three different [Ni(im)₆]²⁺ cations via N–HO hydrogen bonding.     

Synthesis and reactivity of a novel hydridocobalt(III) complex containing trimethylphosphine and thiophenolato ligands

The novel hydridocobalt(III) complex [mer-Co(H)(SPh)₂(PMe₃)₃] (1) was prepared by reaction of thiophenol with [Co(PMe₃)₃Cl], [Co(PMe₃)₄] and [Co(PMe₃)₄Me]. A dinuclear cobalt dithiophenolato complex [Co(PMe₃)₂(SPh)]₂ (2) was obtained from the reaction of thiophenol with [Co(PMe₃)₄Me]. Reaction of 1 with iodomethane afforded complex [Co(PMe₃)₃(I)₂] (3). Reaction of complex 2 with carbon monoxide gave a mononuclear dicarbonyl cobalt(I) complex [Co(PMe₃)₃(CO)₂(SPh)] (4). The crystal structures of 1-4 were determined by X-ray diffraction. Formation mechanism of 1 is discussed.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of nickel(II) supramolecules containing hexaazamacrocycles and aromatic carboxylate ligands

Two new nickel(II) complexes, {[Ni(L)(4,4′-bpdc)] · 3H₂O} _n (1) and {[Ni(L)(2,6-ndc)] · 2CH₃CN} _n (2) (L = 1,8-dihydroxylethyl-1,3,6,8,10,13-hexaazacyclotetradecane, 4,4′-bpdc = 4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylate, 2,6-ndc = 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate), have been synthesized and structurally characterized by spectroscopic and X-ray diffraction methods. Compound 1 shows a 3-D supramolecule which is composed of two different series of 1-D coordination polymers, where each 1-D chain runs in different directions and interacts by π–π stacking at the intersection. Compound 2 contains 1-D coordination polymers in which 1-D chains run in the same direction. The 1-D chains are interconnected by hydrogen bonds in an undulated fashion to form a 3-D supramolecule.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic properties of N -benzesulfonyl-L-glutamic acid-bridged binuclear nickel(II) complex

N-benzesulfonyl-L-glutamic acid-bridged binuclear nickel(II) complex, [Ni₂(Bs-Glu)₂(bipy)₂ (H₂O)₂]?·?3H₂O (Bs-Glu?=?N-benzesulfonyl-L-glutamic acid dianion, bipy?=?2,2′-bipyridine), has been synthesized and characterized structurally and magnetically. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P 1. The α-carboxyl group coordinates to Ni(II) in a monodentate mode, while the γ-carboxyl group coordinates in a chelating mode. In the temperature range 2–300?K, magnetic measurements show that the exchange interaction of the two Ni(II) ions is antiferromagnetic, and the values for J, g are ?2.47?cm^?1 and 2.18, respectively.     

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.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic property of an octacyanometalate-bridged complex

An octacyanometalate-bridged complex, [Ni(en)₂(H₂O)W(CN)₈][Ni(en)₃] · 2H₂O, has been prepared and characterized and the magnetic properties studied. The complex was characterized using IR, elemental analysis and UV-Vis. The magnetic susceptibility measured over the range 1.8–300 K shows antiferromagnetic interaction.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic property of a one-dimensional copper(II) complex with 2,5-dimethylpyrazine-1,4-dioxide as bridging ligand

A one-dimensional polynuclear copper(II) complex [Cu(μ_1,6-dmpzdo)(SCN)₂] _n (where dmpzdo?=?2,5-dimethylpyrazine-1,4-dioxide) has been synthesized and its crystal structure determined by X-ray crystallography. The coordination geometry of Cu(II) atom is a square plane and each Cu(II) ion is connected by two μ_1,6-dmpzdo bridging ligands, leading to the formation of a one-dimensional chain. ESR spectra indicate magnetic coupling between the bridged Cu(II) ions. The fitting of the variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility data (4–300?K) gave 2J?=??68.69?cm^?1.     

Synthesis,structure and magnetic properties of a Pr(III) complex with chelating nitronyl nitroxide radicals

The synthesis and structure of Pr(III) complex with chelating nitronyl nitroxide radicals of formula [Pr(III)(NIT2Py)₂(NO₃)₃] (NIT2Py?=?2-(2′-pyridyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide) is reported. Pr(III) is ten-coordinate with three bidentate nitrate anions and two radicals. The radical behaves as a bidentate chelating ligand through one oxygen atom of the nitronyl nitroxide group and one nitrogen atom of a pyridine ring. The electronic spectrum for the complex in THF and magnetic susceptibilities from 77–300?K are reported.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of an unexpected anionic trinuclear cobalt(III) complex with ferrocenyl-containing tridentate ONO donor Schiff base ligands

The tridentate ONO-donor Schiff base ligand derived from the condensation of 1-ferrocenyl-1,3-butanedione and 2-aminophenol, generated in situ and treated further with potassium tert-butoxide, reacted in THF with Co(NO₃)₂·6H₂O in the presence of pyridine to afford the ionic complex [{(η⁵-C₅H₅)Fe(η⁵-C₅H₄)-C(O)CH=C(CH₃)N-C₆H₄-2-O}₂Co(III)]^-[K(HOCH₂CH₃)₂]⁺ (1, 50% yield). Compound 1 was characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, and multidimensional ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals that the two metalloligands are meridionally coordinated to a Co(III) ion that adopts a slightly distorted octahedral geometry. The doubly solvated potassium counter-ion is asymmetrically positioned with respect to the two metalloligands. Such an arrangement allows the observation by ¹H NMR of restricted rotation of the ferrocenyl units and the splitting of both carbonyl and imine carbons, thus suggesting that the structure observed in the solid state is retained in solution. Complex 1 exhibits in its cyclic voltammetry curve two anodic reversible waves attributed to the oxidation of Co(III)-phenolates into Co(III)-phenoxyl radical and that of the ferrocenyl fragment into its ferrocenium counterpart.