Transition metal (disubstituted phenylazo)-barbituric and thiobarbituric acid complexes

Summary Disubstituted phenylazo-barbituric and thiobarbituric acid complexes derived from Co^II, Ni^II and Cu^II salts have been prepared. Electronic spectra and magnetic susceptibility measurements prove that the cobalt and nickel complexes have high-spin octahedral and square planar configurations, respectively. The copper-barbituric complexes have distorted octahedral geometry with a possible Cu–Cu interaction, whereas the corresponding thiobarbiturate complexes have square pyramidal distorted octahedral and tetragonal geometries. The room temperature e.s.r. spectra of the copper complexes show anisotropy with axial symmetry in tetragonal geometry, ground state as a result of Cu–Cu interaction. This dimeric structure disappears in DMSO solution. The intradimer super-exchange interaction is temperature dependent indicating a change of the geometry. In some complexes, the azo group coordinates to the metal, in others it does not. The denticity of the ligands has been determined.     

Ligational,density functional theory,and biological studies on some new Schiff base 2-(2-hydroxyphenylimine)benzoic acid (L) metal complexes

The metal ions Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Zr(IV), and Hg(II) reacted with synthesized Schiff base (L) in mole ratios 1:2 (M:L) formed metal complexes. The structure of the prepared compounds was identified based on the data obtained from elemental analyses, magnetic measurement, melting point, conductivity, Fourier-transform infrared, UV–Vis., nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectra, and thermal analysis (TG/DTG [thermogravimetric/differential thermal analysis]). The results indicate that the L bound as bidentate through the oxygen atom of the hydroxyl group and nitrogen atom of the azomethine group with the metal ions and the complexes is electrolyte in nature. TG/DTG studies confirmed the chemical formula for complexes. The kinetic and thermodynamic parameters such as E^*, ΔH^*, ΔS^*, and ΔG^* were determined by using Coats–Redfern and Horowitz–Metzger methods at n = 1 and n ≠ 1. The XRD patterns exhibited a semicrystalline nature lying between the amorphous and crystalline nature for L, (D), and (E), but the complexes (A), (B), and (C) possessed a crystalline character. Density functional theory confirmed the structural geometry of the complexes. In vitro antimicrobial activities were performed for L and its metal complexes.     

2-(2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives of Group 4 metal alkoxides

Continued exploration of the coordination behavior of derivatives of 2-benzophenone-based ligands with metal alkoxides ([M(OR)₄]) was undertaken from the reaction of 2-(2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid (H₂-OBzA) with a series of Group 4 precursors. The products of these reactions were identified as: [(OR)₂Ti(μ-(c,c-OBzA))]₂ (OR?=?OCHMe₂ (OPrⁱ; 1 ?2tol); OCMe₃ (OBu^t; 2 ?THF); OCH₂CMe₃ (ONep; 3)), [[(OPrⁱ)₃Ti(μ-OPrⁱ)Ti(OPrⁱ)₂]₂(μ-(μ_c,μ-OBzA))₂]₂ (4), [(ONep)₃Zr(μ-ONep)₂Zr(ONep)₂]₂(μ-(c,μ-OBzA)₂) (5 ?tol), [(py)(OBu^t)₃Zr]₂(μ-(c,c-OBzA)) (6), [(OBu^t)₂Hf(μ-OBu^t)]₂(μ-(c,η¹-OBzA)) (7) where ‘c’?=?chelating or η²; ‘μ’?=?bridging or η¹,η¹(O,O’); and μ_c?=?bridging chelating or η¹,η¹(O,O’); η^2?:?η¹. The metal centers for each of these compounds adopt a pseudo-octahedral geometry employing the OBzA ligand in numerous binding modes. The different functional oxygens (carboxylate, hydroxyl, and carbonyl) were employed in a variety of coordination modes for 1–7. The complexity of these OBzA-modified compounds is driven by a combination of the coordination behavior of the OBzA moieties, the size of the metal cation, and the pendant chain of the OR ligand. Solution NMR indicates a complex structure exists in solution that was considered to be consistent with the solid-state structure.     

H-Bonded complexes of N,N-disubstituted aminophenylazo-(4)-pyridine and benzoic acid derivatives: preparation,mesogenic study and molecular modelling

N, N-Disubstituted aminophenylazo-(4)-pyridine forms complexes with a series of m-alkoxy benzoic acids by intermolecular hydrogen bonding; liquid crystalline phases of the resulting complexes are thus induced.     

H-Bonded complexes of N, N-disubstituted aminophenylazo-(4)-pyridine and benzoic acid derivatives: preparation, mesogenic study and molecular modelling

N, N-Disubstituted aminophenylazo-(4)-pyridine forms complexes with a series of m-alkoxy benzoic acids by intermolecular hydrogen bonding; liquid crystalline phases of the resulting complexes are thus induced.     

Self-assembly of ionic triorganotin(IV) complexes of tetrafluorophthalic acid with a tetranuclear macrocyclic or polymeric structure: syntheses,characterization and crystal structures

Four triorganotin(IV) complexes constructed from tetrafluorophthalic acid (H₂tfp) with a 1?:?1?:?1 molar ratio of H₂tfp: Et₃N: R₃SnCl gave two of type {[R₃Sn (tfp)].Et₃NH}₄ (R?=?Me 1, R?=?n-Bu 2), and two of type [R₃Sn (tfp).Et₃NH] _n (R?=?PhCH₂ 3, Ph 4). All the complexes are characterized by elemental, IR, ¹H, ¹³C and ¹¹⁹Sn NMR analyses. Complexes 1 and 4 were also confirmed by X-ray crystallography. Complex 1 is tetranuclear with a 28-membered C₁₆O₈Sn₄ macrocyclic ring system with a cavity. The supramolecular structure of 1 has been found to consist of a three-dimensional network built up by intermolecular N–H?···?O, C–H?···?O hydrogen bonds and C–F?···?F weak interactions. Complex 4 is an infinite polymeric structure. The salient feature of the supramolecular structure of 4 is that of a two-dimensional plane, in which intermolecular N–H?···?O and C–H?···?π hydrogen bonds are important.     

Synthesis and electrochemical studies of phenylazo substituted tetraaza macrocyclic complexes of Ni(II)

Synthesis and characterization of some phenyl azo substituted tetraaza macrocyclic complexes of Ni(II) are reported. Electrochemical behaviour of these macrocyclic complexes has been examined using polarographic, voltammetric and spectroscopic techniques. These studies show that both the ligand and the metal are electrochemically active. The electrochemical behaviour of the azo function has been shown to occur through a single four-electron process. When a nitro group is also present, the nitro function of the azo moiety is reduced in a six-electron cathodic wave.     

New polymer syntheses. LXVI. Copolyester of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid and 3-(4'-hydroxyphenoxy)benzoic acid or 4-(3'-hydroxyphenoxy)benzoic acid

Copolyesters of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (HBA) and 3-(4'-hydroxyphenoxy)benzoic acid were prepared by two different procedures. Either the acetyl derivatives were polycondensed in bulk at temperatures up to 300°C or they were polycondensed in an inert reactions medium (Marlotherm-S) at 340°C. Two analogous series of copolyesters were synthesized from 4-acetoxybenzoic acid (4-HBA) and 4-(3'-acetoxyphenoxy)benzoic acid. The copolyesters were characterized by elemental analyses, inherent viscosities, ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR spectroscopy, WAXS and DSC measurements, and by optical microscopy. All copolyesters synthesized in solution were highly crystalline materials which were neither meltable nor soluble. Part of the copolyesters prepared by polycondensation in bulk were semi-crystalline, meltable, and soluble. The copolyester derived from 3-(4'-hydroxyphenoxy)benzoic acid proved to be thermotropic forming a nematic melt, whereas the isomeric copolyesters of 4-(3'-hydroxyphenoxy)benzoic acid only formed isotropic melts. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Self-assembled 1,2-bis[4-(4-(10-decyloxy)phenylazo)]benzoylhydrazine dimer and its hydrogen-bonded complexes

We report the synthesis and investigation of a new self-assembled benzoylhydrazine-based compound, namely 1,2-bis[4-(4-(10-decyloxy)phenylazo)]benzoylhydrazine and their hydrogen-bonded complexes with different carboxylic acid derivatives, of which some exhibit liquid crystalline properties and some are non-mesogens. The conversion of the non-liquid crystalline target compound that is free from carboxylic acid to liquid crystalline complexes containing various carboxylic acids can probably be rationalised through the breaking of intermolecular hydrogen bonding within the supramolecular assembly by carboxylic acid dopants. The enhancement of liquid crystalline properties of benzoylhydrazine compounds with respect to various carboxylic dopants is documented. Other salient features can be exemplified by the formation of discotic columnar phase as shown by the azo-linkage containing 4-(4′-(10-decyloxy)phenylazo)benzoic acid-doped complex.     

Hydrogen-bonded liquid-crystalline complexes of polyester containing a pyridyl moiety with 4-(alkoxy)benzoic acid

Novel hydrogen-bonded polyester complexes from mesogenic 4-(butyloxy)benzoic acid (2a), 4-(octyloxy)benzoic acid (2b), 4-(dodecyloxy)benzoic acid (2c) and 4-(tetradecyloxy)benzoic acid (2d) as the hydrogen bond donors and a polyester (3) based on 2,6-pyridine dicarboxylic acid as the hydrogen bond acceptor were prepared by the melt method. The association by hydrogen bonding was confirmed by means of FTIR. The components were miscible up to 0.1 mole ratio of 2d and 2c versus the polyester repeat unit. The limiting mole ratio for 2b and 2a to 3 were 0.2 and 0.4, respectively. Phase separation in the supramolecular complexes occurred above these limiting values and a two phase system consisting of a polyester supramolecular complex and 4-(alkyloxy)benzoic acid was formed. This was due to weak hydrogen bonding between the low molecular acid (especially the acid with longer terminal alkoxy group) and pyridyl unit of polyester in comparison with thermodynamically more favorable dimerization of acid molecules. The liquid crystalline behavior of these supramolecular polymeric complexes was confirmed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and polarizing optical microscopy (POM). It was found that 2a exhibits no mesomorphism when mixed with polyester. However, among the other acid derivatives, 2b exhibited stable mesogenic complexes.     

Hydrothermal syntheses and structures of transition metal 2-(4,5-diphenyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)benzoic acid complexes

Two new transition metal complexes, [Zn(Hdiba)₂(H₂O)]?·?H₂O (1) and [Cu(Hdiba)₂] (2) (H₂diba?=?2-(4,5-diphenyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)benzoic acid), were synthesized and characterized by IR, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 exhibits a monomeric structure, while 2 displays a dimeric structure. Both structures extend to 2-D supramolecular networks via hydrogen bonds. Thermal stabilities of 1 and 2 and photophysical properties of 1 are also discussed.     

Crystal structures of 4-(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy) benzoic acid and 4-acetoxybenzoic acid

Compounds 4-(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)benzoic acid (2) and 4-acetoxybenzoic acid (4) are synthesized by a new synthetic route and studied by X-ray crystallography. Compound 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, P2₁/n space group, a = 5.1209(2) ?, b = 30.3429(16) ?, c = 5.9153(3) ?, β = 96.725(3)°, V = 912.81(8) ?³, Z = 4. Compound 4 crystallizes in the triclinic system, P-1 space group, a = 7.3400(4) ?, b = 8.0819(3) ?, c = 15.6548(9) ?, α = 85.754(3)°, β = 84.268(2)°, γ = 70.023(3)°, V = 867.63(8) ?³, Z = 4. The crystal structure of 2 comprises two crystallographically independent molecules of the compound. In the crystal structures of 2 and 4, pairs of molecules form carboxyl dimers.     

Dinuclear gold (I)-di-N-heterocyclic carbene complexes: syntheses,structure, density functional theory calculation and photoluminescence study

The synthesis and characterizations for a series of dinuclear gold (I)-di-NHC complexes, 1–8 through the trans-metalation method of their respective silver (I)-di-NHC complexes, i–viii are reported (where NHC = N-heterocyclic carbene). The successful complexation of a series of unusual non-symmetrical and symmetrical di-NHC ligands, 3,3'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)-1-alkylbenzimidazolium-1'-butylbenzimidazolium (with alkyl = methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, hexyl, heptyl, benzyl) with the gold (I) ions are suggested by elemental analysis, Fourier transform-infrared, ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR data. The ¹³C-NMR spectra of 1–8 show a singlet sharp peak in the range of 190.00–192.00 ppm, indicating the presence of a carbene carbon that bonded to the gold (I) ion. From single crystal X-ray diffraction data, the structure of complex 6 with the formula of [di-NHC-Au (I)]₂·2PF₆ is obtained [where NHC = 3,3'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)-1-hexylbenzimidazolium-1'-butylbenzimidazolium]. The photophysical study in solid state of 6 displays an intense photoluminescence with a strong emission maxima, λ_em = 480 nm, upon excitation at 340 nm at room temperature. Interestingly, the emission maximum at 77 K shows a structural character with a strong peak at 410 nm, a medium at 433 nm and a weak at 387 nm, accompanied by a tail band to about 500 nm.     

The chemistry,properties, and characterization of organotin(IV) complexes of 2-(N-naphthylamido)benzoic acid

2-(N-naphthylamido)benzoic acid was synthesized by the reaction of phthalic anhydride with naphthylamine in glacial acetic acid at room temperature. Complexes 1–9 were synthesized under reflux in good yield with general formula R_{4? n} SnL _n (R = Me, n-Bu, Ph, n-Oct, Bz and n = 2, 3), which were studied by microanalysis, IR, NMR (¹H, ¹³C, ¹¹⁹Sn), and mass spectrometry. Cytotoxicity of the synthesized compounds was checked against Brine-shrimp larvae. In vitro activities against some Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi were also determined. Antimicrobial activities show that species with tetrahedral geometry in solution are more toxic.     

Two transition metal supramolecular compounds based on 2-(4-isopropylbenzoyl)benzoic acid: syntheses,crystal structures,and luminescent properties

Two new supramolecular compounds, [Zn₂(L)₃(4,4′-bpy)(OH)]_n (1) and [Cd(L)₂(2,2′-bpy)(H₂O)]·2H₂O (2) (HL?=?2-(4-isopropylbenzoyl)benzoic acid, 4,4′-bpy?=?4,4′-bipyridine, 2,2′-bpy?=?2,2′-bipyridine), have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, infra-red spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analyzes, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 exhibits 1-D chain and 2 is 0-D mononuclear. They are both linked into 2-D supramolecular layers by non-covalent interactions. Luminescence properties were also investigated.     

Synthesis of amino acid derivatives of 4-(1-adamantyl)benzoic acid obtained by transition metal ion catalyzed oxidation of 4-(1-adamantyl)toluene

An efficient synthesis of 4-(1-adamantyl)benzoic acid based on transition metal ion catalyzed oxidation of 4-(1-adamantyl)toluene has been developed. As a catalytic system, cobalt-manganese bromide with addition of manganese acetate was used. A series of amino acid derivatives of 4-(1-adamantyl)benzoic acid was then synthesized and characterized. These derivatives are novel intermediates potentially useful in the design of therapeutically active peptidomimetics with improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters.