New chromogens of the ferroin type--III: some 2-substituted benzimidazole derivatives

A spectrophotometric study has been made of the iron(II) and copper(I) chelates of 23 new compounds that contain the ferroin functional grouping. Although none of the compounds proved to be superior to chromogenic reagents currently in use, the results are of interest from the point of view of designing new chromogens for iron and copper.     

New chromogens of the ferroin-type-IV Oximes of substituted methyl and phenyl 2-pyridyl ketones

The spectral characteristics, and solution conditions requisite for formation, of the iron(II), cobalt(II), and copper(I) chelates of some newly synthesized oximes containing the ferroin functional grouping have been determined. For some of the oximes, both syn- and anti-isomers were available for study. NMR spectra of the isomers differed, enabling structural distinctions to be made. None of the anti-isomers formed coloured metal chelates. A practical method for distinguishing between the isomers can be based on these findings. Two of the compounds proved very promising as highly sensitive chromogens for determining iron in strongly alkaline materials.     

New chromogens of the ferroin type-X synthesis and chelation properties of some 2-thiazolyl- and 2-pyrimidinylhydrazones

Preparation of some new hydrazones which possess the ferroin chromophoric group is described, together with results of spectrophotometric studies of their chelation reactions with iron(II), copper(I), cobalt(II) and nickel(II). Several of the new compounds show promise as highly sensitive chromogenic reagents for simultaneous determinations of these metals.     

New chromogens of the ferroin type-VI: some derivatives of 1- and 3-cyanoisoquinoline and substituted 2-cyanopyridines

The chromogenic reactions with iron(II), copper(I) and cobalt(II) of 32 recently synthesized pyridazines, triazines, tetrazines and certain other compounds containing the ferroin grouping have been examined spectrophotometrically. Some interesting examples were found of steric and donor-atom selectivities in chelation of iron by ligands containing several ferroin groups. Of the various chromogens studied, the pyridyl and isoquinolyl derivatives of phenyl or pyridyl substituted 1,2,4-triazine show the most promising analytical utility.     

New chromogens of the ferroin type-V Pyridylpyrimidines, bidiazines and other substituted derivatives of diazines

Spectrophotometric studies of the reactions of iron(II), copper(I) and cobalt(II) with 33 new compounds have demonstrated that the chromogenic properties of diazyl groups are inferior to those of triazyl or pyridyl groups when incorporated into the ferroin chromophore group. The metal complexes of the diazyl derivatives are less stable than those of the corresponding pyridyl and triazyl derivatives. Conditional formation constants of the iron(II) chelates of some representative diazyl derivatives indicate that pyridazyl groups impart greater stabilities than pyrimidyl or pyrazyl groups. Five of the new chromogens have structures that suggest they can chelate iron(II) without steric hindrance, either as bidentate or as terdenate ligands. Although the terdentate mode would ordinarily be expected, two of the five were found to act preferably as bidentate ligands.     

New chromogens of the ferroin-type--II. Pyrido and pyridyl derivatives of phenazine and quinoxaline

Eleven pyrido and pyridyl derivatives of phenazine (6) and quinoxaline (5) have been examined as chromogens of the ferroin type for iron(II) and copper(I). Three of the quinoxaline derivatives show promise as reagents for iron(II) but are expensive and difficult to prepare.     

The mass spectra of some phenyl pyridyl ketones

The mass spectra of phenyl 2-pyridyl, phenyl 3-methoxy-2-pyridyl, phenyl 4-methoxy-2-pyridyl, phenyl 5-methoxy-2-pyridyl, phenyl 6-methoxy-2-pyridyl ketones, phenyl 3-pyridyl and phenyl 6-methoxy-3-pyridyl ketones, and phenyl 4-pyridyl ketone were studied. The major fragmentation pathway of all the ketones results in the formation of[C₆H₅CO]⁺ and [C₅H₄NCO]⁺ type ions. Another fragmentation path is the loss of carbon monoxide with formation of an [M ? CO]⁺ ion after skeletal rearrangement.     

Electron-impact-induced fragmentation of some isomeric cyclopropyl picolyl and pyridyl ketones

The electron-impact-induced fragmentation of three cyclopropyl picolyl ketones and three cyclopropyl pyridyl ketones has been studied with the aid of deuterium labeling, high resolution mass measurements and metastable mode operation.     

Some new chromogens for iron, cobalt, and copper Substituted hydrazidines and 1,2,4-triazines containing the ferroin group

The spectral characteristics and solution conditions requisite for formation of the iron(II), cobalt(II), and copper(I) complexes of some newly synthesised compounds containing the ferroin functional grouping have been determined. These properties are useful for evaluation of the possible analytical effectiveness of the compounds as spectrophotometric reagents for the determination of iron, cobalt, and copper.     

ESR, electrochemical and cyclodextrin-inclusion studies of triazolopyridyl pyridyl ketones and dipyridyl ketones derivatives

The electron spin resonance (ESR) spectra of free radicals obtained by electrolytic reduction of triazolopyridyl pyridyl ketones and dipyridyl ketones derivatives were measured in dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). The hyperfine patterns indicate that the spin density delocalization is dependent of the rings presented in the molecule. The electrochemistry of these compounds was characterized using cyclic voltammetry, in DMSO as solvent. When one carbonyl is present in the molecule one step in the reduction mechanism was observed while two carbonyl are present two steps were detected. The first wave was assigned to the generation of the correspondent free radical species, and the second wave was assigned to the dianion derivatives. The phase-solubility measurements indicated an interaction between molecules selected and cyclodextrins in water. These inclusion complexes are 1:1 with betaCD, and HP-betaCD. The values of Ks showed a different kind of complexes depending on which rings are included. AM1 and DFT calculations were performed to obtain the optimized geometries, theoretical hyperfine constants, and spin distributions, respectively. The theoretical results are in complete agreement with the experimental ones.     

New chromogens of the ferroin type-VII Some 3-substituted-1,2,4-triazines, 3,5-disubstituted-1,2,4-triazolines and triazoles, and 2,4- and 2,6-bis triazinyl and triazolinyl substituted pyridines

Chelation and chromogenic properties of 39 new ferroin compounds in reactions with iron(II), copper(I), and cobalt(II) have been investigated spectrophotometrically. The results demonstrate that the chromogenic properties of triazole and triazoline heterocycles are inferior to triazine and pyridine when incorporated into the ferroin chromophore grouping. The triazole and triazoline compounds also undergo hydrolytic decomposition, strongly catalysed by iron(II), making them unsuitable as colorimetric reagents. An outstanding chromogen was found from among the triazine derivatives which is superior in sensitivity to all ferroin-type chromogens previously studied.     

Spectrophotometric determinationof zinc in cooking salts,tap and mineral waters with phenylglyoxal mono(2-pyridyl)hydrazone

The behaviour of phynylglyoxal mono(2-pyridyl)hydrazone (PGMPH) with various metal ions was studied by spectrophotometry. The reaction of zinc with PGMPH provides a sensitive and precise method for the determination of zinc in tap and mineral waters and in cooking salts. Zinc ion reacts with PGMPH at pH 7.2—8.5 in solutions containing 40% (v/v) ethanol to form a yellow-orange complex with maximum absorbance at 464—470 nm. The molar absorptivity of the 1:2 ZnPGMPH complex is 71 300 1 mol^?1 cm^?1. Interferences are considered in detail.     

New chromogens of the ferroin type-VIII Some di- and trisubstituted 1,2,4-triazines, 3-substituted-9H-indeno[1,2-e]-1,2,4-triazin-9-ones, and di- and trisubstituted 1,2,4-triazolines

Thirty-six new ferroin compounds have been investigated as possible chelation regents for the calorimetric detection and determination of trace amounts of iron(II), copper(I), and cobalt(II). Spectral data, solution conditions favourable for chelate formation, and other data are reported. The results reveal that incorporation of triazoline heterocycles in ferroin chromophore groupings generally leads to poor chromogenic properties, except with respect to cobalt. Triazine groups, however, can give rise to superior properties. The most sensitive iron(II) chromogen of the ferroin type found to date and a promising new cobalt chromogen are described.     

Novel three-component tandem reactions of cyclic mono ketones, isatin and sarcosine: formation of dispiropyrrolidines

One-pot, three-component tandem reactions of cyclic mono ketones, isatin and sarcosine affording dispiropyrrolidines stereoselectively are reported for the first time.     

Reactions of tris(2-pyridyl)phosphines and tris(2-pyridyl)phosphine oxides with some electrophiles

Treatment of tris(2-pyridyl)phosphine or tris(2-pyridyl)phosphine oxide with electrophiles such as chlorine, bromine, deuterium chloride, or benzenediazonium chloride gave unusual coupling products, i.e., 5-chloro-, 5-bromo-, 5-deuterio-, or 5-phenylazo-2,2′-bipyridyls, respectively, as a major coupling product in each case. This is considered to be the result of electrophilic substitution on a pyridyl ring in a pentacovalent phosphorane intermediate formed in each reaction. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 8: 439–449, 1997     

Synthesis of some pyridyl substituted ureas and thioureas

Thirty five pyridyl-substituted ureas and thioureas were synthesized in order to study the relationship between chemical structure and biological activity. These compounds were obtained by the reaction of pyridylamines with isocyanates and isothiocyanates, as well as by the desulfurization of the corresponding thioureas. When tested, all these compounds exhibited weak physiological activity.     

UV-vis, IR and 1H NMR spectroscopic studies of some 6-chloro,2-pyridyl hydrazones

The electronic absorption spectra of some 6-chloro,2-pyridyl hydrazones are studied in seven organic solvents of different polarity. The absorption bands are assigned to the corresponding electronic transitions and the effect of solvent parameters on the charge transfer energy (E(CT)) is investigated. The spectra in buffer solutions of varied pH are also studied and utilized for the determination of the acid dissociation constants of the compounds under study. The fluorescence spectra were recorded for one of the studied compounds in six solvents, the solvent effect on the photoquantum yield and spectral pattern are also studied. Bands of diagnostic importance in the IR spectra and signals in the (1)H NMR spectra are assigned. The results of the present investigation are supported by some MO calculations using the atom super position and electron delocalization molecular orbital theory (ASED-MO) and Gaussian 94 program. The geometry is optimized using the PM3 method.     

Thermal behaviour and spectroscopic investigation of some methyl 2-pyridyl ketone complexes

Pyridine derivative complexes are widely employed as biological active materials especially as antibacterial agents. Five transition metal(II) mpk complexes (mpk = methyl 2-pyridyl ketone) were synthesized and investigated using elemental analysis, spectroscopic techniques (IR and UV–Vis–NIR) and conductometric measurements. The general formulae established from experimental data were found to be [M(mpk)₂(NO₃)₂]·xH₂O (x = 0 for M = Cd(II), Zn(II), x = 2 for M = Cu(II)) and [M(mpk)₂(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₂ (M = Co(II), Ni(II)). These compositions were further confirmed by thermal analysis and their thermal stability in dynamic air atmosphere investigated.