Synthesis and spectral and structural characterization of a bridging chloropicolinatocopper(II) complex,Cu(C5H4NCOO)Cl

Summary The title complex of copper(II) chloride with picolinic acid was prepared and characterized by spectroscopic and X-ray crystallographic methods. The complex, Cu(C₅H₄NCOO)Cl, crystallizes tetragonal, space group P4₂/n (No. 86),a=976.4(1),c=1499.6(4) pm,N=8;R _w=0.048 for 543 observed MoK diffractometer data. In the structure of the complex two -chloro bridges form only slightly bent Cu₂Cl₂ rings [Cu-Cl=224.2(4) and 275.6(4) pm] with Cu...Cu separation of 359.4(2) pm and Cl...Cl separation of 348.7(5) pm. These edge-sharing copper coordination polyhedra are further linked via the N and O donor atoms of the picolinato anions at Cu-N distances of 199.6(12) pm and Cu-O bond lengths of 195.7(8) and 200.6(10) pm, to form a two-dimensional layer structure in which these layers are arranged along theab plane. Each picolinate anion functions as a tetra-dentate ligand: N(1) and O(2) are coordinated to the same Cu(II) center whereas O(1) is bonded to a neighbouring Cu(II) center. O(2) is further bonded to the latter Cu(II) center at a long Cu-O distance of 256.5(8) pm. The electronic, infrared and Raman spectra of the solid complex are reported and discussed.

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Synthese und spektroskopische und strukturelle Charakterisierung eines verbrückten Chloropicolinatokupfer(II) Komplexes, Cu(C₅H₄NCOO)Cl

Zusammenfassung Der Titelkomplex aus Kupfer(II)chlorid und Picolinsäure wurde dargestellt und mit spektroskopischen und Röntgen-Einkristall-Methoden charakterisiert. Cu(C₅H₄NCOO)Cl kristallisiert tetragonal, Raumgruppe P4₂/n (No. 86),a=976.4(1),c=1499.6(4) pm,N=8;R _w=0.048 für 543 beobachtete Mok-Diffraktometerdaten. In der Kristallstruktur bilden zwei -chloro-Brücken nur wenig gewinkelte Cu₂Cl₂-Ringe aus [Cu-Cl=224.2(4) und 275.6(4) pm], mit Cu...Cu Abständen von 359.4(2) pm und Cl...Cl Abständen von 348.7(5) pm. Die kantenverknüpften Koordinationspolyeder der Kupferatome sind in Richtung derab-Ebene über die N- und O-Donoratome der Picolinat-Anionen [mit Cu-N Abständen von 199.6(12) pm und Cu-O Abständen von 195.7(8) und 200.6(10) pm] zu einer zweidimensionalen Schichtstruktur verknüpft. Jedes Picolinat-Anion fungiert als vierzähniger Ligand: N(1) und O(2) sind zum selben Cu(II)-Zentrum gebunden; O(1) ist zum benachbarten Cu(II)-Zentrum koordiniert, zu dem O(2) einen langen Cu-O-Abstand von 256.5(8) pm ausbildet. Die elektronischen, Infrarot- und Raman-Spektren des Festkörper-Komplexes werden berichtet und diskutiert.

     

Synthesis, structural characterization, and photophysical, electrochemical, intercomponent energy-transfer, and anion-sensing studies of imidazole 4,5-bis(benzimidazole)-bridged Os(II)Os(II) and Ru(II)Os(II) bipyridine complexes

Homo- and heterobimetallic complexes of composition [(bpy)(2)M(II)(H(2)Imbzim)M'(II)(bpy)(2)](ClO(4))(3)·nH(2)O, where M(II) = M'(II) = Os (1), M(II) = Ru and M'(II) = Os (2), H(3)Imbzim = 4,5-bis(benzimidazole-2-yl)imidazole, and bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine, have been synthesized and characterized using standard analytical and spectroscopic techniques. Both of the complexes crystallized in monoclinic form with the space group P2(1)/m for 1 and P2(1)/n for 2. The absorption spectra, redox behavior, and luminescence properties of the complexes have been thoroughly investigated. The complexes display very intense, ligand-centered absorption bands in the UV region and moderately intense metal-to-ligand charge-transfer (MLCT) bands in the visible region. The bimetallic complexes show two successive one-electron reversible metal-centered oxidations. The strong fluorescence of free H(3)Imbzim is completely quenched in the metal complexes by energy transfer to the metal-based units, which exhibit their characteristic MLCT phosphorescence. The luminescence data of the heterometallic complex 2 show that electronic energy transfer takes place from the ruthenium center to the osmium-based component. The anion binding properties of the complexes have been studied in solutions using absorption, emission, and (1)H NMR spectral measurements. The metalloreceptors act as sensors for F(-) and AcO(-) ions. Sensing studies indicate the presence of two successive anion-induced deprotonation steps, leading to the formation of [(bpy)(2)M(HImbzim)M'(bpy)(2)](2+) and [(bpy)(2)M(Imbzim)M'(bpy)(2)](+) species. Double deprotonation is also observed in the presence of hydroxide. The binding affinities of different anions toward the receptors have been evaluated. Cyclic voltammetry measurements carried out in acetonitrile have provided evidence in favor of anion-dependent electrochemical responses of the bimetallic metalloreceptors with F(-) and AcO(-) ions.     

Synthesis and molecular structure of the polar,binuclear complex,monochlorotetra-(6-fluoro-2-oxopyridine)diruthenium(II,III)

The dark purple title compound was prepared by reaction of Ru₂Cl(O₂CCH₃)₄ with molten 6-fluoro-2-hydroxypyrine (Hfhp) in quantitative yield. Crystals of composition Ru₂Cl(fhp)₄ were obtained by slow diffusion of hexane into a CH₂Cl₂ solution of the compound. The crystals belong to the tetragonal space group I4mm with the following unit-cell dimensions: a = b = 10.890(2) Å, c = 13.178(4) Å, α = β = γ = 90.0°, V = 1562.8(6) ų, and Z = 2. The Ru₂Cl(fhp)₄ molecule, which has crystallographic 4mm (C_4c) symmetry, contains a diruthenium(II,III) unit with a metalmetal bond order of 2.5. The four bridging fhp ligands across the Ru₂ unit are oriented in one direction to form a polar molecule. The coordinatioin spheres of the two ruthenium atoms [Ru(1) and Ru(2)] are Ru(2)N(I)₄ and Ru(1)Cl(1)O(1)₄, respectively. The axial site on Ru(1) is blocked by four F(1) atoms. The Ru(1)Ru(2), Ru(2)Cl(1), Ru(2)O(1) and Ru(1)N(1) distances are 2.284(1), 2.427(3), 1.971(2) and 2.089(4) Å, respectively. The electronic spectrum of the compound in CH₂Cl₂ shows two strong bands at 552 nm (ε = 4720 M⁻¹ cm⁻¹) and 355 nm ε = 3770 M⁻¹ cm⁻¹). Cyclic voltammetry of Ru₂Cl(fhp)₄ in CH₂Cl₂ in the presence of 0.1 M [N(C₂H₅)₄]ClO₄ at 100 mV s⁻¹ shows two quasireversible metal-centered one-electron oxication and reduction processes at +1.68 (ΔE_p = 120 mV) and −0.01 V (ΔE_p = 126 mV), respectively, vs an AgAgCl reference electrode.     

Preparation and characterization of 4-amino-2-anilinopyridine and its chlorodiruthenium(III,II) complex

A new bridging agent, 4-amino-2-anilinopyridine (aap), was synthesized and used as an equatorial ligand in the preparation of a diruthenium complex (4,0) Ru₂(aap)₄Cl. Both the ligand and the diruthenium complex were characterized by thermal analysis, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, IR and NMR (¹H and ¹³C) spectroscopy, and X-ray crystallography. The structural analysis revealed that the complex existed as a (4,0) isomer, in which the amino group on the pyridyl moiety was not involved in chemical bonding.     

Synthesis,structural characterization and alcohol oxidation activity of a new mononuclear manganese(II) complex

A manganese(II) complex of 2,4,6-tris(2-pyridyl)-1,3,5-triazine (tptz) has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, IR, and UV–Vis spectroscopic techniques. Oxidation of alcohols to their corresponding aldehydes and ketones was conducted by this catalyst using oxone (2KHSO₅·KHSO₄·K₂SO₄) as an oxidant under biphasic reaction conditions (CH₂Cl₂/H₂O) and tetra-n-butylammonium bromide as phase transfer agent under air at room temperature. Easy preparation, mild reaction conditions, high yields of the products, short reaction times, no further oxidation to the corresponding carboxylic acids, high selectivity and inexpensive reagents make this catalytic system a useful oxidation method for aliphatic and benzylic alcohols.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of a new polymeric zinc(II) complex with thiophene-2-carboxylic acid

A new polymeric zinc(II) complex with thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (α-tpc) of composition [Zn₂(C₂₀H₁₂O₈S₄)] _n was obtained and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and infrared spectroscopies. Upfield shift in the ¹H-NMR spectrum is explained by the crystalline structure, which shows the thiophene rings overlapping each other in parallel pairs. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c, with a = 9.7074(4) Å, b = 13.5227(3) Å, c = 18.9735(7) Å, β = 95.797(10)°, and Z = 4. Three α-tpc groups bridge between two Zn(II) ions through oxygens and the fourth one bridges between one of these ions and the third one, symmetry related by a twofold screw axis. This arrangement gives rise to infinite chains along the crystallographic a direction. The metal atoms display an approximate tetrahedral configuration. The complex is insoluble in water, ethanol, and acetone, but soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide.     

Synthesis,characterization, crystal structure determination and computational study of the high-spin iron(II) 2-cyanopyrazine complex trans-[Fe(pzCN)4Cl2]

A new mononuclear high-spin complex, trans-[Fe(pzCN)₄Cl₂] (1), was prepared from the reaction of FeCl₂.4H₂O and 2-cyanopyrazine (pzCN) in acetonitrile as a solvent. Suitable crystals of this complex for crystal structure determination were collected by slow evaporation of the produced pale orange solution. Complex 1 was characterized by elemental analysis (CHN), spectral methods (IR and UV–Vis), and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The X-ray structural analysis indicated that the iron(II) is six-coordinated in an octahedral configuration by four N atoms from four 2-cyanopyrazine ligands and two chloride anions. Furthermore, the average of Fe–N bond lengths is 2.284(1)Å. It is well known that in the high-spin iron(II) phenanthroline and bipyridine complexes, the Fe–N bond lengths are around 2.2 Å. So, due to the Fe–N bond length in this complex, the iron(II) is unambiguously high-spin. The experimental evaluations on 1 have been complemented theoretically by the density functional theory (DFT) and TD-DFT calculations. The character of the Fe–N and Fe–Cl bonds was investigated using quantum theory of atoms in molecules. Additionally, electron delocalization and hyper-conjugative interactions of the synthesized complex were evaluated by natural bond orbital calculations.

     

Synthesis,characterization and catalytic activity of Rh (PPh3)2 (en)Cl complex

Ethylenediamine bis(triphenylphosphine) monochlororhodium has been prepared by the interaction of Wilkinson's catalyst and ethylenediamine in benzene. The complex has been isolated and characterized by conventional and spectroscopic methods. The catalytic activity of the complex was investigated for the hydrogenation of 1-octene as a model reaction at a hydrogen pressure of 1 atmosphere (101 kPa) using methanol as a solvent. The influence of various factors such as catalyst, substrate concentrations and temperature have been studied. The hydrido complex has been identified as an intermediate product by IR and NMR studies. The experimental data are in accordance with a rate expression of the form: .     

Synthesis,characterization and reactivity of a neutral antimony(III) complex

Pincer complexes are widely used in organometallic and coordination chemistry. The role of antimony as a central donor atom in pincer ligands has been extensively explored in recent years. Although phenylenediamine derived PXP (X = B, Al, C, Si, Ge, Sn, N) type ligands exhibit diverse reactivity, analogues species based on antimony have been reported less frequently. Herein, we report a new PSbP complex and evaluate its reactivity. These species will broaden the family of phenylenediamine derived pincer complexes.     

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.     

Preparation and structural characterization of Os(II) and Ru(II) complexes,MCl2(vdpp)2 [M = Os or Ru,vdpp = 1,1-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethene]

A reaction between Os₂(O₂CCH₃)₄Cl₂ and vdpp [vdpp = 1,1-bis(diphenylphosphino) ethene] was investigated. When the reactants, in the presence of LiCl, were heated in toluene OsCl₂(vdpp)₂,1, was formed. In a similar reaction Ru₂(O₂CCH₃)₄Cl with vdpp afforded RuCl₂(vdpp)₂,2. The molecular structures of1 and2 were elucidated using X-ray crystallography. Single crystals of1 and2 grown from dichloromethanehexane crystallize in the space group P2₁/c with these cell dimensions: a = 11.046(2)Å, b = 18.168(3)Å, c = 12.678(3)Å, β = 110.24(2)° and V = 2387(2)ų for1 and a = 11.055(1)Å, b = 18.199(3)Å, c = 12.693(2)Å, β = 110.16(1)°, V = 2392(1)ų for2. The molecules of1 and2 are isostructural. Metal atoms reside on inversion centers relating the two halves of the molecules. The complexes are six-coordinate with two four-membered chelate rings and trans chlorine atoms. For RuCl₂(vdpp)₂ the PMP angle in the chelate ring is 73.13(2)° and the PCP angle in the chelate ring is 98.6(1)°. These values are 72.74(3)° and 97.9(2)°, respectively, for OsCl₂(vdpp)₂. There is a disordered dichloromethane solvent molecule present in the lattice and there are no unusual intermolecular contacts.     

Synthesis of the chiral tripyridyldiamine ligand Bn-CDPy3 and characterization of its Co(III) complex [Co(Bn-CDPy3)Cl]Cl2

Synthesis of the tripyridyldiamine Bn-CDPy3, a chiral pentadentate ligand, and characterization of its low-spin Co(iii) complex [Co(Bn-CDPy3)Cl]Cl(2) by X-ray crystallography, (1)H NMR, (13)C NMR, IR and UV-vis spectroscopy as well as molar conductivity and mass spectrometry, is described.     

Synthesis and structural characterization of a homoleptic cerium(III) propiolamidinate

The first potassium salt of a propiolamidinate ligand, K[PhCC(NⁱPr)₂] (1), was prepared in 51% yield by addition of potassium phenylacetylide to N,N′-diisopropylcarbodiimide. Subsequent reaction of 1 with anhydrous cerium(III) trichloride in a molar ratio of 3:1 in THF afforded the first homoleptic lanthanide tris(propiolamidinate) derivative, [PhCC(NⁱPr)₂]₃Ce (2), in the form of bright yellow crystals in 71% yield.     

Synthesis,structural and spectroscopic characterization of a new cadmium(II) complex containing imidazole (Im) as ligand, [Cd(Im)6](ClO4)2

Reaction between the 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole ligand and mixtures of cadmium(II) acetate with sodium perchlorate provided the unusual crystalline material [Cd(Im)₆](ClO₄)_2, (Im?=?imidazole). This new Cd^II complex, has been characterized by elemental analysis, IR-, ¹H NMR-, ¹³C NMR and ¹¹³Cd NMR spectroscopy. The coordination number in this complex is six, CdN₆ and coordination environment around the Cd(II) may be described as distorted octahedral with a D_2h point group. There are both edge-to-face π–π stacking and C–H(Im)?···?π interactions between aromatic “Im” rings belonging to adjacent chains in this network.     

Synthesis,characterization, and antioxidant activity of a new Gd(III) complex

A new gadolinium(III) complex of 5-aminoorotic acid (HAOA) was synthesized by reaction of the respective inorganic salt in molar ratio of 1:3 to ligand. The structure of the complex was determined by elemental analysis, FT-IR, and FT-Raman spectroscopies. Significant differences in the IR and Raman spectra of the complex were observed as compared to the spectra of the free ligand. Detailed vibrational analysis of HAOA and Gd(III)-AOA systems revealed that the binding mode in the complex was bidentate through the carboxylic oxygens. The newly synthesized gadolinium(III) complex of 5-aminoorotic acid (GdAOA) showed antioxidant properties. The antioxidant activity of both HAOA and GdAOA was related with their electron donor properties.     

Synthesis and characterization of a dinuclear (Hedta)Ru(III) complex

A ruthenium(III) complex containing ethylenediaminetetraacetate (edta), [{Ru(Hedta)}₂(Pyz)]?·?8H₂O (1) (Pyz?=?pyrazine), has been synthesized by the reaction between K[Ru(Hedta)Cl]?·?1.5H₂O and pyrazine. The structure of the complex was determined by single X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P 1 with a?=?7.293(9)?Å, b?=?10.575(14)?Å, c?=?12.742(16)?Å, α?=?104.044(19)°, β?=?91.893(19)°, γ?=?93.35(2)°, Z?=?1. The product was also characterized by IR, UV-Vis, EPR spectrum and magnetic techniques.     

Synthesis,characterization, and electrocatalysis of a dinuclear cobalt(III) thioxanthate complex

This study reports on the synthesis, characterization, and performance of a new dinuclear cobalt(III) thioxanthate complex of [Co₂(μ-SC₂H₄OH)₂(HOC₂H₄SCS₂)₄] as an electrocatalyst for trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and bromate reduction. Its structure was characterized by X-ray crystallography and elemental analysis. The structure contains two different anions of 2-sulfanylethanol thioxanthate and 2-sulfanylethanol. The electrochemical behavior and the electrocatalysis of the cobalt complex bulk-modified carbon paste electrode have been studied by cyclic voltammetry. It shows good electrocatalytic activities toward the reduction of TCA and bromate. The values for the detection limit and the sensitivity are 0.06 µmol L^?1 and 19.40 µA µmol L^?1 for TCA detection and 0.01 µmol L^?1 and 177.6 µA µmol L^?1 for bromate detection, respectively. This modified electrode exhibits good reproducibility, high stability, low detection limit and technical simplicity, and allows a possibility for rapid preparation, which is important for practical applications.