Synthesis and crystal structures of copper(II) and silver(I) complexes of a biphenyl-bridged bipyrazolyl ligand

A semirigid bipyrazolyl ligand, 4,4??-bis[(3??,5??-diethyl-1H-pyrazol-4??-yl)methylene)]-1,1??-biphenyl (H₂L), and four of its Ag(I) and Cu(II) complexes have been prepared and structurally characterized. X-ray analysis demonstrates that the Ag(I) complexes are dinuclear molecular rectangle, while the Cu(II) complexes display a twisted rectangular structure. Two different conformations, namely cis and trans, have been observed for this bipyrazolyl ligand.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of silver(I) and copper(II) complexes with <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-xylylene-bridged bipyrazolyl ligands

Two semi-rigid bipyrazolyl ligands, namely 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-1,4-bis[(3′,5′-dimethyl-1H -pyrazol-4′-yl)methylene]benzene (H₂L) and 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-1,4-bis[(3′,5′-diphenyl-1H -pyrazol-4′-yl)methylene]benzene (H₂L′), and their Ag(I) and Cu(II) complexes have been prepared and structurally characterized by means of X-ray analysis. In the structures of the metal complexes, namely [Ag₂(H₂L)₂](BF₄)₂·2H₂O (1), [Ag(H₂L)(NO₃)]_n (2), [Cu₂(H₂L)₄(SO₄)₂]·11H₂O (3), and {[Ag(H₂L′)]BF₄}_n (4), the bipyrazoles act as bridging ligands to connect two metal atoms. Complexes 2 and 4 exhibit 1-D polymeric structures, while 1 and 3 are discrete molecules with a rectangular dimer or tetragonal prismatic shapes, respectively. Two different conformations, namely cis and trans, have been observed for these bipyrazolyl ligands.     

Copper(I) and Silver(I) Complexes of 1-alkyl-2-(methyl)-4-(arylazo)imidazole. Synthesis, Spectral Studies and Electrochemistry

2-(Methyl)-4-(arylazo)imidazole (RLH) (1, 2) are new series of azoimidazoles. Upon treatment of alkylhalide in dry THF in presence of NaH has synthesised 1-alkyl-2-(methyl)-4-(arylazo)imidazole (RLR′) (3, 4). They belong to the azoimine family of N,N′-chelating ligand. They stabilize the Cu(I) oxidation state and we have synthesized [Cu(RLR′)₂](ClO₄) (5, 6). These complexes show a moderately intense visible band (500–600 nm) which has been assigned to 3d(Cu) → π*(ligand) transition. Ag(I) complexes of RLR′ (7, 8) are also very stable under ambient conditions and show weak transitions in the visible region. The Cu(I)-complexes show high potential Cu(II)/Cu(I) redox couple > 0.4 V vs Ag, AgCl/Cl⁻ reference electrode. All these complexes have been structurally characterized by ¹H NMR spectroscopic data.     

Synthesis and characterization of a new fluorene ligand and its complexes with cobalt(II), copper(II), and ruthenium(II)

A new fluorene ligand, benzo[15-crown-5]-5H-pyrido[3′,2′:4,5]cylopenta[1,2-b]pyridin-5-ylidenehydrazone (bph), has been synthesized from the reaction of 4,5-diazafluoren-9-one with 4′-formylbenzo-15-crown-5. The Co(II), Cu(II), and Ru(II) complexes of the ligand were prepared and characterized. The metal-to-ligand ratio of the Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes was found to be 2:1 and that of the Ru(II) complex was found to be 1:1. The ligand and complexes have been characterized by FTIR, UV–visible, ¹H NMR and fluorescence spectra, as well as elemental analyses and mass spectra.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, spectroscopic and electrochemical characterization of the dinuclear complex {tetra-μ-[(±)-2-(p-methoxyphenoxy)-propionato-O,O′]bis(aqua)dicopper(II)}

Structural, electrochemical and spectroscopic data of a new dinuclear copper(II) complex with (±)-2-(p-methoxyphenoxy)propionic acid are reported. The complex {tetra-μ-[(±)-2-(p-methoxyphenoxy)propionato-O,O′]-bis(aqua)dicopper(II)} crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2₁/n with a = 14.149(1) ?, b = 7.495(1) ?, c = 19.827(1) ?, β = 90.62(1) and Z = 4. X-ray diffraction data show that the two copper(II) ions are held together through four carboxylate bridges, coordinated as equatorial ligands in square pyramidal geometry. The coordination sphere around each copper ion is completed by two water molecules as axial ligands. Thermogravimetric data are consistent with such results. The ligand has an “L” type shape due to the angle formed by the β-carbon of the propionic chain and the linked p-methoxyphenoxy group. This conformation contributes to the occurrence of a peculiar structure of the complex. The complex retains its dinuclear nature when dissolved in acetonitrile, but it decomposes into the corresponding mononuclear species if dissolved in ethanol, according to the EPR measurements. Further, cyclic voltammograms of the complex in acetonitrile show that the dinuclear species maintains the same structure, in agreement with the EPR data in this solvent. The voltammogram shows two irreversible reduction waves at E _pc = −0.73 and −1.04 V vs. Ag/AgCl assigned to the Cu(II)/Cu(I) and Cu(I)/Cu° redox couples, respectively, and two successive oxidation waves at E _pa =− 0.01 and +1.41 V vs. Ag/AgCl, assigned to the Cu°/Cu(I) and Cu(I)/Cu(II) redox couples, respectively, in addition to the oxidation waves of the carboxylate ligand.     

Structure and stability of complexes of thiohydantoin derivative

The formation constant of 4-phenylhydrazono-2-thiohydantoin with 3d transition metal ions has been determined. The factors affecting the stability of the metal chelates have been studied. Complexes of Ag(I), Cu(II), Cd(II) and Pd(II) with the ligand have been isolated and characterized by physico-chemical techniques. The ligand forms a 1∶1 complex with Ag(I) and 1∶2 complexes with the other metal ions.     

The Unusual Thermodynamic Stability Order of the First-series Transition Metal Complexes with N,N,N′-tri(2-pyridylmethyl)glycinamide and the Crystal Structure of the Nickel(II) Complex

A new pentadentate tripodal peptide ligand N,N,N′-tri(2-pyridylmethyl)glycinamide (L) has been synthesized. The crystal structure of its nickel(II) complex, [NiL(H₂O)] · 1.17ClO₄ · 0.17H₃O · 0.03H₂O (1), has been determined by X-ray diffraction. In the complex, the deprotonated ligand L acts in a pentadentate fashion and coordinates to the nickel(II) ion through five nitrogen atoms, while the sixth position is occupied by a water molecule. The units of the complex are connected as a 3D honeycomb network by intermolecular hydrogen bonds. The thermodynamic properties of the ligand L with the first-series transition metal ions Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) have been investigated by potentiometric titration and the results show that the order of their stability constants does not conform to the Irving–Williams serial. The reason why the stability constants of the Cu(II) complex are unconventionally small is proposed.     

Synthesis and characterization of the [Cu(Cin2bda)2]ClO4 and [Cu(Ncin2bda)2]ClO4 complexes: Crystal structure of [Cu(Ncin2bda)2]ClO4

Two copper(I) complexes [Cu(Cin₂bda)₂]ClO₄ (I) and [Cu(Ncin₂bda)₂]ClO₄ (II) have been prepared by the reaction of the ligands N²,N²′-bis(3-phenylallylidene)biphenyl-2,2′-diamine (L¹) and N²,N²′-bis[3-(2-nitrophenyl)allylidene]biphenyl-2,2′-diamine (L²) and copper(I) salt. These compounds were characterized by CHN analyses, ¹H NMR, IR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The C=N stretching frequency in the copper(I) complexes shows a shift to a lower frequency relative to the free ligand due to the coordination of the nitrogen atoms. The crystal and molecular structure of II was determined by X-ray single-crystal crystallography. The coordination polyhedron about the copper(I) center in the complex is best described as a distorted tetrahedron. A quasireversible redox behavior was observed for complexes I and II. The article is published in the original.     

Spectrophotometric study of some Mn(II) ternary complexes and their analytical applications

Abstract  

New ternary complexes of Mn(II) with py, bipy, and terpy as primary ligand (L₁) and 2′,4′,5′,7′-tetraiodofluorescein (I₄FlCOOH) as secondary ligand (L₂) were prepared. The stoichiometry for these complexes was found to be Mn(II):L₁:L₂ = 1:2:1, and the complex formula proposed is [Mn(L₁)₂(I₄FlCOO)]⁺. The effect of substituent groups of L₂ and the nitrogen atoms of L₁ on complex formation with Mn(II) was studied. Moreover, the interference of some cations and anions in the determination of Mn(II) by this method was investigated and the interferences of Cu(II) and Fe(III) with Mn(II) in their corresponding alloys were considered. A simple, rapid, and sensitive spectrophotometric method for determination of Mn(II) in its salts and Mn in its alloys is suggested.     

Oxidation of electron deficient olefins using a copper(II) complex based on a bis-benzimidazole diamide ligand

New bis-benzimidazole based diamide ligands N, N′-bis(2-methyl benzimidazolyl)-benzene-1,3-dicarboxamide [GBBA] and N-Octyl-N, N′-bis(2-methyl benzimidazolyl)-benzene- 1,3-dicarboxamide [O-GBBA] have been synthesized and utilized to prepare Cu(II) complexes of general composition [Cu(GBBA)X ₂] · nH₂O and [Cu(O-GBBA)X₂] · n H₂O, where X is an exogenous anionic ligand (X = Cl⁻, NO₃⁻, SCN⁻). The oxidation of electron deficient olefins has been investigated using [Cu(O-GBBA)X₂] · nH₂O as catalyst and TBHP as an alternate source of oxygen. The respective ketonic products have been isolated and characterized by ¹H-NMR. The complex [Cu(GBBA)(NO₃)₂] · 4H₂O has been characterized structurally. It crystallizes in a monoclinic space group C2/c. Low temperature EPR spectra have been obtained for the complexes that shows g_II > g_I > 2.0024, indicating a tetragonal geometry in the solution state. The complexes display a quasi reversible redox wave due to the Cu(II)/Cu(I) reduction process. The E_1/2 values shift anodically as NO₃⁻ < SCN⁻ < Cl⁻.     

Studies of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Cd(II) chelates with different phosphonic acids

Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Cd(II) chelates with 1-aminoethylidenediphosphonic acid (AEDP, H₄L¹), α-amino benzylidene diphosphonic acid (ABDP, H₄L²), 1-amino-2-carboxyethane-1,1-diphosphonic acid (ACEDP, H₅L³), 1,3-diaminopropane-1,1,3,3-tetraphosphonicacid (DAPTP, H₈L⁴), ethylenediamine-N,N′-bis(dimethylmethylene phosphonic)acid (EDBDMPO, H₄L⁵), O-phenylenediamine-N,N′-bis(dimethyl methylene phosphonic)acid (PDBDMPO, H₄L⁶), diethylene triamine-N,N,N′,N′,N″N″-penta(methylene phosphonic)acid (DETAPMPO, H₁₀L⁷) and diethylene triamine-N,N″-bis(dimethyl methylene phosphonic)acid (DETBDMPO, H₄L⁸) have been synthesised and were characterised by elemental and thermal analyses as well as by IR, UV–VIS, EPR and magnetic measurements. The first stage in the thermal decomposition process of these complexes shows the presence of water of hydration, the second denotes the removal of the coordinated water molecules. After the loss of water molecules, the organic part starts decomposing. The final decomposition product has been found to be the respective MO·P₂O₅. The data of the investigated complexes suggest octahedral geometry with respect to Co(II) and Ni(II) and tetragonally distorted octahedral geometry with respect to Cu(II). Antiferromagnetism has been inferred from magnetic moment data. Infrared spectral studies have been carried out to determine coordination sites.     

Three Ag(I) and Cu(II) complexes of 4-pyridin-4-yl-(1,3) dithiol-2-one

Single crystals of Ag(I) and Cu(II) complexes with 4-pyridin-4-yl-(1,3) dithiol-2-one (PYDO), [Ag(PYDO)₂]ClO₄, [Ag(PYDO)₂(NO₃)], and [Cu(PYDO)₂(NO₃)₂] have been prepared and characterized. PYDO displays excellent coordination to Cu(II) and Ag(I). The 1,3-dithiol five-member ring is an electron donor that enhances the coordination ability of the py group. HOMO-1 σ coordination and d–π electron back-donating from metal to ligand (LUMO) are suggested based on the calculation. Weak interactions and secondary bonds from the anion to cation play an important role in the molecular assembly.     

Thermal Studies of New Cu(I) and Ag(I) Complexes with Bipyridine Isomers

The complexes of the general formula MLSCN (M=Cu(I), Ag(I), L=2,2′-bipyridine=2-bipy, 4,4′-bipyridine=4-bipy or 2,4′-bipyridine=2,4′bipy) have been prepared and their IR spectra examined. The nature of metal-ligand coordination is discussed. Thermal decomposition in air of these complexes occurred in several successive endothermic and exothermic processes and the residue was Cu₂O and Ag, respectively. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Coordination compounds of 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-indazole with Cu(II), Co(II) and Ag(I): structural,antimicrobial, antioxidant and enzyme inhibition studies

Coordination behavior of 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-indazole (H-Ind) with Cu(II), Co(II), and Ag(I) was studied. The ligand affords complexes bearing different geometries depending upon the metal and anion present in the starting salts. Five compounds with different structural perspectives, trans-[CuCl₂(H-Ind)₄] (1), trans-[CuBr₂(H-Ind)₄] (2), trans-[Cu(CH₃COO)₂(H-Ind)₂] (3), trans-[CoCl₂(H-Ind)₄] (4), and [Ag(H-Ind)₂]NO₃ (5), were obtained. The ligand adopts tetrahydro-1H-indazole isomeric form in Cu(II) and Co(II) complexes and with Ag(I) ion the same ligand adopts tetrahydro-2H-indazole form. In the case of sterically demanding acetate counter ion in contrast to Cl or Br, the Cu(II) ion accepts two equivalents of the ligand and four-coordinated square planar complex was obtained. With AgNO₃, the expected complex was obtained. The yield of reactions was >80% and all complexes were obtained as crystalline material from the reaction mixtures. Their structures were determined by X-ray diffraction and all complexes were tested for antibacterial (Enterobacter sakazkii, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniea), antifungal (Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumegatus, Aspergillus nigar, Fusarium oxysporium), and antioxidant (2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH)) activities. The same were also tested as inhibitors against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) .     

Solid state kinetics of Cu(II) complex of [2-(1,2,3,4-thiatriazole-5-yliminomethyl)-phenol] from thermo gravimetric analysis

The ligand [2-(1,2,3,4-thiatriazole-5-yliminomethyl)-phenol] (L) is a schiff base derived from condensation reaction of 1,2,3,4-thiatriazole-5-ylamine and Salicylaldehyde. Synthesis of the ligand (L) and the complex [Cu(II)(L)₂]·2H₂O have been studied in our previous work (Bharti et al., Asian J Chem 23(2):773–776, 2011). Thermal decomposition behavior of synthesized Cu(II) complex has been investigated by thermo gravimetric (TG) analysis at heating rate of 10 °C min⁻¹ under nitrogen atmosphere. The mechanism of decomposition of Cu(II) complex has been established from TG data. Kinetic parameters such as order of reaction (n), activation energy (E _a), frequency factor (Z) and entropy of activation (∆S ^≠) were calculated by using Freeman and Carroll (J Phys Chem 62:394–397, 1958) as well as Doyle’s methods as modified by Zsako (J Phys Chem 72(7):2406–2411, 1968).     

Synthesis and Structural Studies of Tetraaldehyde Phenylhydrazone and its Complex with Copper(II)

A binucleating ligand, incorporating four phenylhydrazone groups, 7,7′-methylene-bis[(E,E)-3,11-dimethyl-5,9-dioxa-4,10-diaza-3,10-tridecadiene-2,12-dione]phenylhydrazone (4) (mtph) was synthesized, its dinuclear Cu(II) complex prepared and its metal complex characterized by elemental analyses, ¹H and ¹³C-n.m.r., i.r. and mass spectrometry. The elemental analysis, stoichiometry and spectroscopic data of the dinuclear Cu(II) complex indicate that the Cu(II) ions are coordinated to the ether oxygen and nitrogen atoms (C=N) of the tetrahydrazone, the with a 2:1 metal:ligand ratio. All spectral data support the proposed structure of mtph and its Cu(II) complex. In addion, the total energy and heat of formation (Figure 3) calculated for intramolecular hydrogen bonded and non-intramolecular hydrogen bonded tetrahydrazones (4, 5) by semiempirical AM1 calculations showed that tetrahydrazone (5) having intramolecular hydrogen bonds is more stable (ca. 10 kcal/mol) than the non-intramolecular hydrogen bonded form (4).     

1,10-(phenanthroline)-bis{1-alkyl-2-(arylazo)imidazole} ruthenium(II) perchlorate: Synthesis,spectral study,and electrochemistry

The hetero-tris-chelates of the formula [Ru(Phen)(RAaiR′)₂](ClO₄)₂ (Phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, RAaiR′ = 1-alkyl-2-(arylazo)imidazole, p-R-C₆H₄-N=N-C₃H₂-NN-1-R′, where R = H (a), Me (b), Cl (c) and R′ = Me (II), Et (III), CH₂Ph (IV)) have been isolated from the reaction of ctc-[RuCl₂(RAaiR′)₂] with AgNO₃ + Phen or [Ag(Phen)₂](ClO₄) in acetone at 40°C in dark followed by the addition of NaClO₄ (aq). The stereo-chemistry of the complexes have been supported by ¹H NMR data. Considering the arylazoimidazole and phenanthroline moietie there are twenty different carbon atoms in the molecule which gives a total of twenty different peaks in the ¹³C NMR spectrum of complex Ia. Cyclic voltammograms show Ru(III)/Ru(II) couple at 1.3–1.4 V vs SCE along with three successive ligand reductions. The article is published in the original.     

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTI-2-FURAN CARBOXALDOXIME COMPLEXES WITH COBALT(II), COPPER(II & I) AND SILVER(I)

Abstract

The ligand, 2-furan carboxaldoxime exists in two geometrical isomeric forms: anti-(β-form) and syn-(α-form). Six different complexes of Co(II), Cu(II), Cu(I) and Ag(I) with anti-2-furan carboxaldoxime (FDH) have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, molecular weights, conductance studies, magnetic moments and infra-red spectral studies. These are [Co(FDH)₄Cl₂], [Co(FD)₂], [Cu(CH₃COO)₂ (FDH)]₂, [Cu(FD)(OH)]₂, Cu(FDH)₂ Cl and AgNO₃·2FDH. Under the similar conditions, syn- form does not form any complex with these metal ions. The complexes [Co(FDH)₄Cl₂] and [Co(FD)₂] are neutral, monomeric and para-magnetic (μ=4.88 and 4.52 BM respectively); the former may be considered as octahedral with FDH acting as monodentate, and the latter as tetrahedral with FD^? as a bidentate ligand. Both the Cu(II) complexes are neutral, dimeric, weakly para-magnetic (μ=0.44 and 0.28 BM respectively) with the bridging acetato groups in [Cu(CH₃ COO)₂ (FDH)]₂ and with bridging hydroxo groups in [Cu(FD)(OH)]₂. The Cu(I) complex may be polymeric, being insoluble in most solvents. The Ag(I) compound is cationic 1:1 electrolyte in nitrobenzene. In all these complexes the ligand functions as monodentate and/or bidentate, coordinating with furan oxygen and oxime oxygen in the latter case. The C[sbnd]O[sbnd]C stretching frequency of furan may be taken as the criterion for the denticity of this ligand which is observed at 1240 cm^?1 (in the free ligand). A shift to lower frequency is observed in the complex if the ligand acts as bidentate. However this frequency is not affected if the ligand acts as monodentate coordinating through the oxime oxygen atom. The ligand has been shown to be present in the ionized and/or unionized form in these complexes.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Properties of Polyamine Copper(II) Complexes

Two polyamine copper(II) complexes were synthesized by the reaction between N,N,N′,N′-tetrakis(2′-aminoethyl)propane-1,2-diamine hexahydrochloride and copper(II) perchlorate under almost the same conditions except for reaction temperature. The crystal structures of two complexes were determined by X-ray diffraction techniques, which shows that one of the complexes is unexpected and is a double chlorine or chloride-bridged dinuclear copper(II) complex formed by two diethylenetriamines, and another is a pentadentate mononuclear copper(II) complex composed of homo-protonated N,N,N′,N′-tetrakis(2′-aminoethyl)propane-1,2-diamine. The mechanism of the reaction leading to form the unexpected complex was discussed. The UV-visible spectra and cyclic voltammogram of the complexes were measured.