Synthesis,spectral, thermal,potentiometric and antimicrobial studies of transition metal complexes of tridentate ligand

A series of metal complexes of Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), Fe(III) and Mn(II) have been synthesized with newly synthesized biologically active tridentate ligand. The ligand was synthesized by condensation of dehydroacetic acid (3-acetyl-6-methyl-(2H) pyran-2,4(3H)-dione or DHA), o-phenylene diamine and fluoro benzaldehyde and characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductivity, magnetic susceptibility, thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, IR, ¹H-NMR, UV–Vis spectroscopy and mass spectra. From the analytical data, the stoichiometry of the complexes was found to be 1:2 (metal:ligand) with octahedral geometry. The molar conductance values suggest the non-electrolyte nature of metal complexes. The IR spectral data suggest that the ligand behaves as a dibasic tridentate ligand with ONN donor atoms sequence towards central metal ion. Thermal behaviour (TG/DTA) and kinetic parameters calculated by the Coats–Redfern and Horowitz–Metzger method suggest more ordered activated state in complex formation. To investigate the relationship between stability constants of metal complexes and antimicrobial activity, the dissociation constants of Schiff bases and stability constants of their binary metal complexes have been determined potentiometrically in THF–water (60:40%) solution at 25 ± 1 °C and at 0.1 M NaClO₄ ionic strength. The potentiometric study suggests 1:1 and 1:2 complexation. Antibacterial and antifungal activities in vitro were performed against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Aspergillus niger, Trichoderma, respectively. The stability constants of the metal complexes were calculated by the Irving–Rosotti method. A relation between the stability constant and antimicrobial activity of complexes has been discussed. It is observed that the activity enhances upon complexation and the order of antifungal activity is in accordance with stability order of metal ions.     

Antituberculosis,antifungal and thermal activity of mixed ligand transition metal complexes

Mixed‐ligand complexes of the type [M(CQ)(Ph)(OH)(H₂O)], where M = Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II) and Mn(II), have been investigated. Furthermore, there has been some additional work investigating the effect of metal ions on biological activity. Aiming to obtain novel transition metal complexes that exhibit biological activity, we have synthesized mixed ligand complexes using clioquinol (5‐chloro‐7‐iodo‐8‐hydroxyquinoline) and 1,10‐phenanthroline as ligands. The compounds were characterized using IR, FAB mass spectroscopy, elemental analyses, electronic spectra, magnetic measurements and gravimetric analyses. The kinetic parameters such as order of reaction, the energy of activation, the pre‐exponential factor, activation entropy, activation enthalpy and free energy of activation have been reported. The complexes show antituberculosis and antifungal (minimal inhibitory concentration) activities. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis, thermal and spectral studies of first-row transition metal complexes with Girard P reagent-based ligand

A new series of first-row transition metal complexes with 1-acetylpyridinium chloride-4-benzoyl thiosemicarbazide (H2GPBzIT) have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, spectroscopic and magnetic measurements. The proton-ligand ionization constants were determined potentiometrically using Irving-Rossotti technique. The stability constants of complexes were also calculated and were found in agreement with the sequence of stability constants of Irving and Williams. Thermal stability and degradation kinetics have been measured using thermogravimetric analyzer. Kinetic parameters were obtained for each stage of thermal degradation of complexes using Coats-Redfern method.     

Synthesis, structural, thermal studies and biological activity of a tridentate Schiff base ligand and their transition metal complexes

Schiff base (L) ligand is prepared via condensation of pyridine-2,6-dicarboxaldehyde with -2-aminopyridine. The ligand and its metal complexes are characterized based on elemental analysis, mass, IR, solid reflectance, magnetic moment, molar conductance, and thermal analyses (TG, DTG and DTA). The molar conductance reveals that all the metal chelates are non-electrolytes. IR spectra shows that L ligand behaves as neutral tridentate ligand and bind to the metal ions via the two azomethine N and pyridine N. From the magnetic and solid reflectance spectra, it is found that the geometrical structures of these complexes are octahedral (Cr(III), Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Th(IV)) and tetrahedral (Mn(II), Cd(II), Zn(II), and UO2(II)). The thermal behaviour of these chelates shows that the hydrated complexes losses water molecules of hydration in the first step followed immediately by decomposition of the anions and ligand molecules in the subsequent steps. The activation thermodynamic parameters, such as, E*, ΔH*, ΔS* and ΔG* are calculated from the DTG curves using Coats-Redfern method. The synthesized ligand, in comparison to their metal complexes also was screened for its antibacterial activity against bacterial species, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus pyogones and Fungi (Candida). The activity data shows that the metal complexes to be more potent/antibacterial than the parent Schiff base ligand against one or more bacterial species.     

Synthesis,spectral, and antifungal studies of transition metal complexes with sixteen-membered hexadentate macrocylic ligand

A novel hexadentate nitrogen donor [N₆] macrocyclic ligand viz, 1,5,11,15,21,22-hexaaza-2,14-dimethyl-l4,12-diphenyltricyclo[15.3.1.I(7–11)]docosane[1,4,6,8,10(22)-11,14,16,18,20(21)]decaene (L), has been synthesised. The Co (II), Ni (II), and Cu (II) complexes with this ligand have been prepared and subjected to elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic susceptibility measurements, mass, ¹H NMR (ligand), IR, electronic, and ESR spectral studies and electrochemical investigation. On the basis of molar conductance the complexes can be formulated as [M(L)]X₂ (where M = Co (II), Ni (II), Cu (II) and X = Cl⁻ and NO₃⁻) due to their 1: 2 electrolytic nature in DMSO. All the complexes are of the high-spin type and are six-coordinated. On the basis of IR, electronic, and ESR spectral studies, an octahedral geometry has been assigned for the Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes, whereas a tetragonal geometry for the Cu(II) complexes was found. Antimicrobial activity of L and its complexes as growth inhibiting agents have been screened in vitro against two species (F. moniliformae and R. solani) of plant pathogenic fungi. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

Thermal decomposition and biological activity studies of some transition metal complexes derived from mixed ligands sparfloxacin and glycine

The synthetic method of novel ternary M(II)/(III)/(IV) complexes, with fluoroquinolone drug sparfloxacin (HSFX) and glycine (HGly) containing nitrogen and oxygen donor ligand have been synthesized and characterized. The prepared complexes fall into stoichiometric formulae of [M(SFX)(Gly)(H₂O)₂]Cl (M = Cr(III) and Fe(III), [M(SFX)(Gly)(H₂O)₂] (M = Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and UO₂(II) and [Th(SFX)(Gly)(H₂O)₂]Cl₂. The chelate rings are six-membered and six coordinate with 1:1:1 [M]:[SFX]:[Gly]. The important bands in the IR Spectra and main ¹H NMR signals are tentatively assigned and discussed in relation to the predicted molecular structure. The IR data of the HSFX and HGly ligands suggested the existing of a bidentate binding involving carboxylate O and carbonyl O for HSFX ligand and amino N and carboxylate O atoms for HGly ligand. The coordination geometries and electronic structures are determined from the diffused reflectance spectra and magnetic moment measurements. The complexes exist in octahedral form. The complexes decomposed in four to six steps within the temperature range 30–1,000 °C with metal oxides as residues of decomposition. The decomposition steps are accompanied by endothermic or exothermic peaks in the DTA. The HSFX drug, HGly and metal complexes have been screened for their in vitro antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, and antifungal activities against Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans by MIC method. The metal complexes were found to have higher antimicrobial activity than the HSFX drug and HGly ligand and their activity are comparable with the antibacterial and antifungal standards.     

Synthesis, spectral and thermal properties of some transition metal(II) complexes with a novel ligand derived from thiobarbituric acid

Four novel metal(II) complexes, Ni(L)₂, Co(L)₂, Cu(L)₂, and Zn(L)₂ (L = 5-(2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)hydrazono)-1,3-diethyl-2-thioxo-dihydropyrimidine-4,6(1H,5H)-dione), were synthesized using the procedure of diazotization, coupling and metallization. Their structures were identified by elemental analyses, ¹H NMR, ESI-MS and FT-IR spectra. The effect of different central metal(II) ions on absorption bands of the metal(II) complexes was researched. The thermal properties of the metal(II) complexes were investigated by thermogravimetry (TG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Furthermore, the thermodynamic parameters, such as activation energy (E*), enthalpy (?H*), entropy (?S*) and free energy of the decomposition (?G*) are calculated from the TG curves applying Coats–Redfern method. The results show that the metal(II) complexes have suitable electronic absorption spectra with blue-violet light absorption at about 350–450 nm, high thermal stability with sharp thermal decomposition thresholds.     

Synthesis,spectral and magnetic studies of some mixed ligand complexes of spin-free cobalt(II)

The reactions of acetylacetone, methyl acetoacetate and ethyl acetoacetate derivatives of cobalt(II) with diamines and hydroxyquinoline have resulted in the isolation of hexacoordinated complexes of the stoichiometry Co(L)₂(L′); where L = acetylacetone (AA), methyl acetoacetate (MeAA) or ethyl acetoacetate (EtAA) and L′ = ethylenediamine (En), propylenediamine (Pn) or 8-hydroxyquinoline. Their magnetic, IR and electronic spectral properties have been used to establish the stereochemistry. The values of the Racah interelectronic repulsion parameter (B) and crystal field splitting energy (10Dq) have been calculated using numerical as well as graphical procedures.     

Nanosized divalent transition metal ion-prompted macrocyclic complexes: Synthesis,characterization, molecular modeling,and biological studies

In the present research work, four new 14-membered tetraazamacrocylic complexes of Cobalt(II), Nickel(II), Copper(II) and Zinc(II) with (1E,14E)-8,8,17,17-tetramethyl-2,5,11,14-tetraazatricyclo[13.3.1.16,10]icosa-1,5,10,14-tetraene were synthesized using the template methodology that leads to the formation of a complex of type [MLX₂] in which L is a macrocyclic ligand derived from ethylenediamine (ED) and 5,5-dimethylcyclohexanedione (DCH) and X = Cl⁻/CH₃COO⁻. Spectroscopic, physical, and analytical characterization of complexes was carried out with the assistance of infra-red, nuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance, Ultraviolet-visible, powder X-Ray diffraction, electron spray ionization - mass spectroscopy (ESI-MS), thermogravimetric analysis, magnetic susceptibilities, and carbon hydrogen nitrogen analysis. The information regarding the monomeric and nonelectrolytic behavior was elucidated from ESI-MS and molar conductance values. Powder X-Ray diffractogram studies point toward the crystalline or amorphous nature of the complexes. All the compounds exhibited the nonelectrolytic nature. Semiempirical calculations were performed using Gaussian 09 software and quantum chemical parameters were determined. Newly designed macrocyclic complexes were examined for their antifungal and antibacterial potency by the Agar well diffusion method. In-vitro DNA binding studies were carried out in order to understand the extent and nature of binding shown by the complexes with the DNA. In addition to this, in-silico absorption distribution metabolism excretion toxicity studies were also carried out for the interpretation of drug-like properties in the newly synthesized complexes.     

Synthesis, spectral characterization of Schiff base transition metal complexes: DNA cleavage and antimicrobial activity studies

A new series of transition metal complexes of Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), Mn(II), Zn(II), VO(IV), Hg(II) and Cd(II) have been synthesized from the Schiff base (L) derived from 4-aminoantipyrine, 3-hydroxy-4-nitrobenzaldehyde and o-phenylenediamine. Structural features were obtained from their elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility, molar conductance, mass, IR, UV-Vis, ¹H NMR and ESR spectral studies. The data show that these complexes have composition of ML type. The UV-Vis, magnetic susceptibility and ESR spectral data of the complexes suggest a square-planar geometry around the central metal ion except VO(IV) complex which has square-pyramidal geometry. The redox behaviour of copper and vanadyl complexes was studied by cyclic voltammetry. Antimicrobial screening tests gave good results in the presence of metal ion in the ligand system. The nuclease activity of the above metal complexes shows that Cu, Ni and Co complexes cleave DNA through redox chemistry whereas other complexes are not effective.     

Preparation, characterization and thermal studies of some transition metal ternary complexes

Ternary complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) with nitrilotriacetic acid as a primary ligand and glycine as secondary ligand were prepared in slightly acid medium. Their molecular masses were determined by acid-base titration against standard potassium hydroxide solution. Their molecular structures were found to be [M (HNTA)(glyH)(2H₂O)]. Thermogravimetric analysis confirmed this structure and that the water present is coordinated to the central metal atom. UV-Vis spectra showed that the complexes have octahedral symmetry. IR spectra suggested the presence of intermolecular hydrogen bonding. This phenomenon was supported by mass spectra. The ionization constants of these complexes, as diprotic acids, were determined.     

Synthesis,characterization, and biological activity of metal complexes of azohydrazone ligand

A new azohydrazone, 2-hydroxy-N′-2-hydroxy-5-(phenyldiazenyl)benzohydrazide (H₃L) and its copper(II), nickel(II), cobalt(II), manganese(II), zinc(II), cadmium(II), mercury(II), vanadyl(II), uranyl(II), iron(III), and ruthenium(III) complexes have been prepared and characterized by elemental and thermal analyses as well as spectroscopic techniques (¹H-NMR, IR, UV-Vis, ESR), magnetic, and conductivity measurements. Spectral data showed a neutral bidentate, monobasic bidentate, monobasic tridentate, and dibasic tridentate bonding to metal ions via the carbonyl oxygen in ketonic or enolic form, azomethine nitrogen, and/or deprotonated phenolic hydroxyl oxygen. ESR spectra of solid vanadyl(II) complex (2), copper(II) complexes (3–5), and (7) and manganese(II) complex (10) at room temperature show isotropic spectra, while copper(II) complex (6) shows axial symmetry with covalent character. Biological results show that the ligand is biologically inactive but the complexes exhibit mild effect on Gram positive bacteria (Bacillus subtilis), some octahedral complexes exhibit moderate effect on Gram negative bacteria (Escherichia coli), and VO(II), Cd(II), UO(II), and Hg(II) complexes show higher effect on Fungus (Aspergillus niger). When compared to previous results, metal complexes of this hydrazone have a mild effect on microorganisms due to the presence of the azo group.     

Synthesis, spectral, and biological studies of some metal(II) complexes with benzil salicylaldehyde acyldihydrazones

Complexes of the general formula [M(Bsodh)]Cl and [M(Bsmdh)]Cl, where M = Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II,) and Cd(II) (HBsodh = benzil salicylaldehyde oxalic acid dihydrazone and HBsmdh = benzil salicylaldehyde malonic acid dihydrazone) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductance, magnetic moments, electronic, ESR, infrared spectra, and X-ray diffraction studies. The complexes are stable solids insoluble in common organic solvents and 1: 1 electrolytes. The magnetic moments and electronic spectra reveal a square-planar geometry for [M(Bsodh)]Cl and a six-coordinate octahedral geometry for [M(Bsmdh)]Cl. The HBsodh ligand bonds to the metal ion via one >C=O, two >C=N−, and one deprotonated phenolate group, whereas HBsmdh bonds through three >C=O, two >C=N−, and one phenolate group. The lattice parameters for [Co(Bsodh)]Cl and [Ni(Bsmdh)]Cl correspond to tetragonal and orthorhombic crystal lattices, respectively. ESR spectral data indicate the presence of an unpaired electron in of the Cu²⁺ ion. The ligands, as well as their metal complexes, show significant antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas fluorescens. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

Physical,chemical and biological studies on transition metal complexes of chelating tridentate ligand

Summary The interaction of 1-benzoin-4-phenylthiosemicarbazone (H₂ BPS) with some transition metal ions has been investigated. The ligand can function as a tridentate chelating agent, giving M(HBPS)₂ and M(BPS). Potentiometric studies proved that the mechanism of chelation is based on hydrogen ion liberation. Spectral studies in solution show that the ligand could be used for the microdetermination of Cu^IIions. On the basis of magnetic and spectral data, an octahedral structure is proposed for the Co^II and Ni^II complexes and a square-planar structure for the Cu^II complex. The corrosion inhibition of aluminium in Cl₃CCO₂H using H₂BPS is studied. The electrical conductivity of H₂BPS and of its complexes have been measured. The ligand shows an activation energy in the range of semiconducting materials. The antimicrobial activity of all compounds has also been demonstrated.     

Synthesis,spectral characterization and biological studies of transition metal(II) complexes with triazole Schiff bases

New metal based triazoles (1–12) have been synthesized by the interaction of novel Schiff base ligands (L¹–L³) with the Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) metal ions. The Schiff base ligands and their all metal(II) complexes have been thoroughly characterized using various physical, analytical and spectroscopic techniques. In vitro bacterial and fungal inhibition studies were carried out to examine the antibacterial and antifungal profile of the Schiff bases in comparison to their metal(II) complexes against two Gram‐positive, four Gram‐negative and six fungal strains. The bioactivity data showed the metal(II) complexes to have more potent antibacterial and antifungal activity than their uncomplexed parent Schiff bases against one or more bacterial and fungal species. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Antimicrobial activity and spectral, magnetic and thermal studies of some transition metal complexes of a Schiff base hydrazone containing a quinoline moiety

A series of new copper(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), manganese(II), iron(III), and uranyl(VI) complexes of the Schiff base hydrazone 7-chloro-4-(benzylidene-hydrazo)quinoline (HL) were prepared and characterized. The Schiff base behaves as a monobasic bidentate ligand. Mononuclear complexes with the general composition [ML2(Cl)m(H2O)2(OEt)n] x xEtOH (M = Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Mn(II), Fe(III) or UO2(VI); m and n = 0-1; x = 1-3) were obtained in the presence of Li(OH) as a deprotonating agent. The nature of bonding and the stereochemistry of the complexes have been deduced from elemental analyses, infrared, electronic spectra, magnetic susceptibility and conductivity measurements. An octahedral geometry was suggested for all the complexes except the Cu(II) and UO2(VI) ones. The Cu(II) complex has a square-planar geometry distorted towards tetrahedral, while the UO2(VI) complex displays its favored heptacoordination. The Schiff base ligand, HL, and its complexes were tested against one strain gram +ve bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus), gram -ve bacteria (Escherichia coli), and Fungi (Candida albicans). The prepared metal complexes exhibited higher antibacterial activities than the parent ligand and their biopotency is discussed.     

Characterization of mixed ligand complexes of some bivalent transition metal imides with polyamines

Complexes of the types [Cu(imide)₂(Am)] (imide = deprotonated malonimide, succinimide, glutarimide and phthalimide; Am = dipyridyl and o-phenanthroline), [M(imide)₂(Am)₂] (M = Ni(II) and Co(II); imide = deprotonated malonimide, glutarimide and phthalimide) and Na₂[M(succ)₄(Am)] (succ = deprotonated succinimide) have been prepared and characterised on the basis of IR, electronic spectra, conductance and magnetic measurements. The order of bonding power of these imides is malonimide ≈ phthalimide > succinimide > glutarimide.     

Synthesis,structural, and biological studies of some bivalent metal ion complexes with the tridentate Schiff base ligand

New complexes of a Schiff base derived from 2-hydroxy-5-chloroacetophenone and glycine with Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), and UO₂(VI) have been synthesized. The ligand and the complexes have been characterized on the basis of analytical data, electrical conductance, IR, ESR, and electronic spectra, magnetic susceptibility measurements and thermogravimetric analysis. The ligand acts as a dibasic tridentate (ONO) donor molecule in all the complexes except the Zn(II) complex, where it acts as a monobasic bidentate (OO) donor. Antibacterial activities of the ligand and its metal complexes have been determined by screening the compounds against various Gram(+) and Gram(−) bacterial strains. The solid state d.c. electrical conductivity of the ligand and its complexes has been measured over 313–398 K and the complexes were found to be of semiconducting nature. The article is published in the original.