Rotamerisation and intramolecular proton transfer of 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)oxazole, 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)imidazole and 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)thiazole: a theoretical study

Semi-empirical (AM1-SCI) calculations have been performed on 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)oxazole (HPO), 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)imidazole (HPI) and 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)thiazole (HPT) to rationalise the photophysical behaviour of the compounds exhibiting intramolecular rotation as well as excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT). The calculations reveal that there is a gradual variation in the properties from HPO to HPT through HPI so far as the existence of the rotational isomers in the ground state is concerned. While HPO gives rise to two stable rotamers (I and II) in all the common solvents, there is only one stable species for HPT in the S₀ state. For HPI, rotamer II is possible only in the isolated state and/or in solvents of low polarity, but in high polar solvents it gives rise to the normal form (I) only. For all the molecules in the series, however, intramolecular proton transfer (IPT) takes place in the lowest excited singlet (S₁) and the triplet (T₁) states. Combination of the rotamerism and ESIPT gives rise to multiple fluorescence bands for the fluorophores. Theoretical assignments have been made for the excitation, fluorescence and phosphorescence bands. Simulated potential energy curves (PEC) in different electronic states reveal that the IPT process is feasible in either of the S₁ and T₁ states but not in the ground state. The ESIPT reaction has been found to be favoured both thermodynamically and kinetically in these electronic states compared to the ground state. However, quantum mechanical tunnelling has been proposed for the prototropic reaction to proceed in the excited states.     

Novel oxorhenium complexes with 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-2-benzothiazolinato ligand: X-ray studies,spectroscopic characterization and DFT calculations

The [ReOX₂(hbt)(EPh₃)] (X = Cl, Br; E = As, P) chelates have been prepared in the reactions of [ReOX₃(EPh₃)₂] complexes (X = Cl, Br; E = P, As) with 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-2-benzothiazole (hbtH) in acetone. From the reactions of [ReOX₃(PPh₃)₂] with hbtH two kind of crystals [ReOX₂(hbt)(PPh₃)] · MeCN and [ReOX₂(hbt)(PPh₃)] with different arrangement of halide ions (cis and trans) were isolated, whereas the [ReOX₃(AsPh₃)₂] oxocompounds react with hbtH to give only cis-halide isomers. The complexes were structurally and spectroscopically characterised. The electronic structures of both [ReOBr₂(hbt)(PPh₃)] isomers have been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT) method. The TDDFT/PCM calculations have been employed to produce a hundred of singlet excited-states starting from the ground-state geometry optimized in the gas phase of cis- and trans-halide isomers of [ReOBr₂(hbt)(PPh₃)] and the UV–Vis spectra of these complexes have been discussed on this basis.     

Novel oxorhenium complexes with 2-(2′-hydoxy-5′-methylphenyl)benzotriazolato ligand. X-ray studies,spectroscopic characterization and DFT calculations

The [ReOCl₂(hmpbta)(AsPh₃)] · MeCN, [ReOBr₂(hmpbta)(AsPh₃)] · MeCN, [ReOCl₂(hmpbta)(PPh₃)] · MeCN, [ReOBr₂(hmpbta)(PPh₃)] · MeCN, and [ReBr₂(hmpbta)(PPh₃)] · MeCN complexes have been prepared in the reactions of [ReOX₃(EPh₃)₂] (X = Cl, Br; E = P, As) with 2-(2’-hydoxy-5′-methylphenyl)benzotriazole in molar ratio 1:1. All the compounds were structurally and spectroscopically characterized. The electronic structure of [ReOCl₂(hmpbta)(AsPh₃)] has been calculated with the density functional theory (DFT) method. The TDDFT/PCM calculations have been employed to produce a hundred of singlet excited-states starting from the ground-state geometry optimized in the gas phase, and the UV–Vis spectrum of [ReOCl₂(hmpbta)(AsPh₃)] has been discussed on this basis. The paper reports also X-ray structure and DFT calculations for the disubstituted [ReOCl(hmpbta)₂] chelate.     

Synthesis and magnetic studies of phthalato-bridged oxovanadium(IV) binuclear complexes

Six new μ-phthalato binuclear oxovanadium(IV) complexes, namely [(VO)₂(PHTH)-(L)₂]SO₄ (L denotes 2,2′-bipyridine (bpy); 1,10-phenanthroline (phen); 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine (Me₂ bpy); 5-nitro-1,10-phenanthroline (NO₂-phen); 5-chloro-1,10-phenanthroline (Cl-phen) and 5-methyl-1,10-phenanthroline (CH₃-phen), where PHTH is the phthalate dianion), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, electronic spectra, magnetic moments at room temperature and molar conductivity measurements. The temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibility of complexes [(VO)₂(PHTH)(phen)₂]SO₄ (1) and [(VO)₂(PHTH)(CH₃-phen)₂]SO₄ (2) was measured in 4—300 K range and the observed data were successfully simulated by the equation based on the spin Hamiltonian operator, ?=?2J?₁·?₂, giving the exchange integrals J=?12.8 cm^?1 for 1 and J=?7.9 cm^?l for 2. This indicates an antiferromagnetic spin-exchange interaction between the metal ions within each molecule.     

1-(2′-Pyridylazo)-2-naphtholate (PAN) complexes of rhodium(III): Synthesis,structure and spectral studies

The ligating properties 1-(2′-pyridylazo)-2-naphthol (HPAN) toward Rh(III) have been examined. The reaction of RhCl₃·3H₂O with HPAN in presence of excess PPh₃ afforded trans-[Rh(PAN)Cl(PPh₃)₂]PF₆ (3PF₆). Intermediate cis-[Rh(PAN)Cl₂(PPh₃)] (4) has also been isolated. Solid state structures were authenticated by X-ray analyses revealing that monoanionic PAN is coordinated to rhodium in meridional fashion. Both the compounds were spectroscopically characterized in both solution and solid states, which include IR, NMR (¹H and ³¹P), and optical spectra. The diamagnetic complexes show multiple CT transitions in the visible region. Low-energy transitions (λ ≈ 550–650 nm) occurred in the absorption spectra are predominantly ligand centered in nature. The rhodium(III)–PAN compounds are red emissive (λ_em ≈ 650 nm) at room temperature and the nature of the emission level is probably an ILCT level. Complexes are electro-active in acetonitrile and display irreversible oxidative and reductive waves and these responses are ascribed to be PAN ligand centered in character.     

Synthesis and characterization of new thiosemicarbazonato molybdenum(VI) complexes and their in vitro antimicrobial activities

Abstract

Eight new mixed ligand complexes of dioxomolybdenum(VI) with 2-hydroxy-3-methoxy/3,5-dibromo benzaldehyde 4-phenyl/ethyl-S-methyl/butyl thiosemicarbazones (L) were synthesized. The complexes of general formula [MoO₂LD] (D: methanol, pyridine) were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV, and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy. The structure of 3a was also determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The thiosemicarbazone ligands are coordinated to dioxomolybdenum(VI) center through ONN set and the sixth coordinated site of the molybdenum is occupied by the second ligand (D). The in vitro antimicrobial activities of all thiosemicarbazones and their dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes were tested against Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus.     

Synthesis and characterization of binuclear manganese(IV,IV) and mononuclear cobalt(II) complexes based on 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-benzimidazole

The bidentate benzimidazolic hpbm (1), [2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-benzimidazole], was obtained under mild conditions, and its corresponding metal complexes, di-µ-oxo dimanganese(IV,IV) [Mn₂O₂(hpbm)₄ · 2Py · 5H₂O] (2), and mononuclear complex [Co(hpbm)₂] (3), were prepared and characterized. The crystal structures of 2 and 3 have been established by X-ray diffraction. Complex 2 consists of two six-coordinate manganese(IV) coordinated to two hpbm ligands and bridged by two O^2? with a Mn–Mn distance of 2.777 Å. For 3, a Co(II) is coordinated to two deprotonated hpbm in a nearly tetrahedral environment. Hydrogen bonds play pivotal roles in constructing the dimensional structures of both the compounds.     

Synthesis,thermal and electrical studies on solvated oxovanadium(IV) complexes with schiff bases derived from aromatic diamines and 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde

Summary Solvated oxovanadium(IV) complexes of Schiff bases derived from aromatic diamines and 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde have been prepared from ethanolic medium. The elemental analyses reveal that the complexes have the ratio 1:1, 2:2 and 1:2 (ligand:metal) composition which are nonelectrolyte inDMF. The coordination number six (octahedral geometry) is proposed for the complexes prepared. This is based on the results of IR, electronic and EPR spectra. TGA as well as DTA studies and the electrical properties and (I–V) characteristics for the metal complexes were investigated.

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Synthese und thermische bzw. elektrochemische Untersuchungen an solvatisierten Oxovanadium(IV)-Komplexen mit Schiff-Basen aus aromatischen Diaminen und 2-Hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyd

Zusammenfassung Die im Titel genannten Komplexe wurden in ethanolischem Medium hergestellt. Sie sind inDMF Nichtelektrolyte und haben laut Elementaranalyse die Zusammensetzung Ligand:Metall=1:1, 2:2 und 1:2. Basierend auf IR-, UV- und EPR-Spektren wird die Koordinationszahl 6 (oktahedrale Geometrie) vorgeschlagen. Es wurden TGA- und DTA-Studien durchgeführt und das elektrochemische Verhalten der Metallkomplexe untersucht.

     

Dioxomolybdenum(VI) and dioxotungsten(VI) complexes: efficient catalytic activity for crosslinking reaction in ethylene‐vinyl acetate copolymer/alkoxysilane composites

The catalytic performances of several bis(acetylacetonato)metal complexes [Cu(acac)₂, Zn(acac)₂, TiO(acac)₂, VO(acac)₂, MoO₂(acac)₂, and WO₂(acac)₂] were investigated for the crosslinking reaction via transesterifications in the ethylene‐vinyl acetate copolymer/tetraethoxysilane (EVA/TEOS) composite system by means of dynamic attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared, solvent swelling, and solid‐state ²⁹Si cross polarization/magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance techniques. Results of the kinetic examination revealed that MoO₂(acac)₂ and WO₂(acac)₂ exhibited a higher catalytic activity than di‐n‐butyltin(IV) oxide, which is a catalyst most commonly used for the transesterification process in polymer system, but has a toxic effect on the environmental health. And furthermore, the crosslink density and final siloxane network structure of crosslinked EVA/TEOS composites are found to be greatly correlated with the catalyst used. On the basis of the S_N2‐Si pathway, a plausible catalytic mechanism of MoO₂(acac)₂ and WO₂(acac)₂ was proposed for the crosslinking reaction via transesterifications of the vinyl acetate moieties in EVA backbone with the ethoxysilane groups in one TEOS molecule. The findings in this study may fill the blank in the high performance and environmentally friendly catalyst in the field of the crosslinking reactions in polymer system and provide useful clue for other transesterifications. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis characterization and magnetic properties of μ-iodanilato dinuclear oxovanadium(IV) complexes

Five oxovanadium(IV) dinuclear complexes described by the overall formula [(VO)₂(IA)L₂SO₄, where IA repents the dianion of iodanilic acid and L denotes 2, 2′-bipyridine (bpy); 4,4′-dimethy12,2′-bipyridine (Meo-bpy); 1,10-phenanthroline (phen); 4,7-diphenyl-l, 10-phenanthroline (Ph₂-phen) and 5-nitro-1, 10-phenanthroline (NO₂-phen), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductivity and roomtemperature magnetic moment measurements, IR and electronic spectral studies. It is proposed that these complexes have IA-bridged structures and consist of two oxovanadium(IV) ions each in a square pyramidal environment. The complexes (VO)₂(IA) (bpy)₂]SO₄, (1) and[(VO)₂( IA) (phen)₂ ]SO₄ (2) were further characterized by variable temperature (4.2–300 K) magnetic susceptibility measurements and the observed data were fitted to the modified Bleaney-Bowers equation by the least-squares method, giving the exchange integral J = - 2.15 m^?1 for 1 and J = - 9.88 cm^?1 for 2. This result indicates that there is a weak antiferromagnetic spin-exchange interaction between the two VO²⁺ ions within each molecule.     

Synthesis, Characterization and the Effect of Glucose-lowering of Guanidino Acid Oxovanadium（Ⅳ） Complexes

Two guanidino acid oxovanadium(Ⅳ) complexes have been synthesized. Preliminary tests in vivo have shown that the two title complexes all display lowering glucose activity in vivo to STZ-rats. The effect of glucose-lowering of guanidino acetic acid oxovanadium(Ⅳ) complex in vivo is higher than that of guanidino propanoic acid oxovanadium(Ⅳ) complex.     

Degradation of Benzotriazole UV Stabilizers in PAA/d-Electron Metal Ions Systems—Removal Kinetics,Products and Mechanism Evaluation

Benzotriazole UV stabilizers (BUVs) have gained popularity, due to their absorption properties in the near UV range (200–400 nm). They are used in the technology for manufacturing plastics, protective coatings, and cosmetics, to protect against the destructive influence of UV radiation. These compounds are highly resistant to biological and chemical degradation. As a result of insufficient treatment by sewage treatment plants, they accumulate in the environment and in the tissues of living organisms. BUVs have adverse effects on living organisms. This work presents the use of peracetic acid in combination with d-electron metal ions (Fe²⁺, Co²⁺), for the chemical oxidation of five UV filters from the benzotriazole group: 2-(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)benzotriazole (UV-P), 2-tert-butyl-6-(5-chloro-2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol (UV-326), 2,4-di-tert-butyl-6-(5-chloro-2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)phenol (UV-327), 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-di-tert-pentylphenol (UV-328), and 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol (UV-329). The oxidation procedure has been optimized based on the design of experiments (DoE) methodology. The oxidation of benzotriazoles follows first order kinetics. The oxidation products of each benzotriazole were investigated, and the oxidation mechanisms of the tested compounds were proposed.     

Synthesis, spectroscopic and electronic characterizations of two half sandwich ruthenium(II) complexes with 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-benzoxazole and 4-picolinic acid ligands

The [(C₆H₆)RuCl(HPB)] and [(C₆H₆)RuCl₂(C₅H₄NCOOH)] complexes have been prepared and studied by IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. The complexes was prepared in reaction of [(C₆H₆)RuCl₂]₂ with 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-benzoxazole or 4-picolinic acid in methanol. The electronic spectra of the obtained compounds have been calculated using the TDDFT method. The luminescence property of the half sandwich complex [(C₆H₆)RuCl(HPB)] was studied by the DFT method and the mechanism was suggested.     

Synthesis,characterization and biological studies of oxovanadium(IV) complexes with triazole‐derived Schiff bases

A series of triazole‐derived Schiff bases (L¹–L⁵) and their oxovanadium(IV) complexes have been synthesized. The chemical structures of Schiff bases were characterized by their analytical (CHN analysis) and spectral (IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR and mass spectrometry) data, and oxovanadium(IV) complexes were elucidated by their physical (magnetic susceptibility and conductivity), analytical (CHN analysis), conductance measurements and electronic spectral data. The molar conductivity data indicate the oxovanadium(IV) complexes to be non‐electrolyte. The Schiff bases act as bidentate and coordinate with the oxovanadium(IV)‐forming stoichiometry of a complex as [M (L‐H)₂] where M = VO and L = L¹–L⁵ in a square‐pyramidal geometry. The agar well diffusion method was used for in vitro antibacterial screening against E. coli, S. flexenari, P. aeruginosa, S. typhi, S. aureus and B. subtilis and for antifungal activity against T. longifucus, C. albican, A. flavus, M. canis, F. solani and C. glaberata. The biological activity data show the oxovanadium(IV) complexes to be more antibacterial and antifungal than the parent Schiff bases against one or more bacterial and fungal strains. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Osmium assisted C-H activation and CN cleavage of N-(2′-hydroxyphenyl) benzaldimines. Synthesis, structure and electrochemical properties of some organoosmium complexes

Reaction of N-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-4-R-benzaldimines (L-R, R = OCH₃, CH₃, H, Cl and NO₂) with [Os(PPh₃)₃Br₂] in refluxing 2-methoxyethanol in the presence of triethylamine affords two families of organoosmium complexes (1-R and 2-R). In both 1-R and 2-R complexes a benzaldimine ligand is coordinated to the metal center as tridentate C,N,O-donor. In the 1-R complexes, a bidentate N,O-donor imionsemiquinonate ligand, derived from the hydrolysis of another benzaldimine, and a PPh₃ ligand are also coordinated to osmium. In the 2-R complexes, a carbonyl, derived from decarbonylation of 4-R-benzaldehyde (derived from the same hydrolysis stated above), and two PPh₃ ligands take up the remaining coordination sites on osmium. Structures of the 1-Cl and 2-OCH₃ complexes have been determined by X-ray crystallography. All the 1-R and 2-R complexes are diamagnetic, and show characteristic ¹H NMR signals and intense MLCT transitions in the visible region. Cyclic voltammetry on the 1-R complexes shows a reversible Os(III)-Os(IV) oxidation within 0.47-0.67 V (vs SCE), followed by an irreversible oxidation of the imionsemiquinonate ligand within 1.10-1.36 V. An irreversible Os(III)-Os(II) reduction is also displayed by the 1-R complexes within −1.02 to −1.14 V. Cyclic voltammetry on the 2-R complexes shows a reversible Os(II)-Os(III) oxidation within 0.29-0.51 V, followed by a quasi-reversible oxidation within 1.04-1.29 V, and an irreversible reduction of the coordinated benzaldimine ligand within −1.16 to −1.31 V.     

Syntheses and properties of complexes with bis(2,2′-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) moieties coordinated to 4,4′:2′,2′′:4′′,4′′′-quaterpyridinium ligands

Eleven new complexes of the form cis-[Ru^II(bpy)₂(L^A)]⁴⁺ (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridyl; L^A = a pyridinium-substituted bpy derivative) have been prepared and isolated as their PF₆⁻ salts. Characterisation involved various techniques including ¹H NMR spectroscopy and MALDI mass spectrometry. The UV-Vis spectra show intense intraligand π → π^∗ absorptions and metal-to-ligand charge-transfer (MLCT) bands with two distinct maxima in the visible region. Small shifts in the MLCT bands correlate with the electron-withdrawing strength of the ligand L^A. Cyclic voltammograms show quasi-reversible or reversible Ru^III/II oxidation waves, and two or more ligand-based reductions with varying degrees of reversibility. The variations in the redox potentials correlate with changes in the structure of L^A, and also with the MLCT energies. Differential pulse voltammetry allows the first reduction process for two of the complex salts to be resolved into two peaks. Single-crystal X-ray structures have been solved for three of the new complex salts and also for a pro-ligand salt. Two carboxylate-functionalised compounds have been tested as photosensitizers on TiO₂-coated electrodes, but show only negligible efficiencies, in accord with expectations.     

Synthesis,molecular structure and biological activity of Niii complexes based on substituted 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzoxazole

New Niⁱⁱ complexes based on the substituted 2-(2-hydroxy-phenyl)benzoxazole have been synthesized from the corresponding ligands and nickel acetate. The crystal structure of bis[2-(1,3-benzoxazol-2-yl-κN)-4,5-dichloro-3-(methoxycarbonyl)phenolate-κO]nickel(ii) has been determined by X-ray diffraction. The new Niⁱⁱ complexes have been screened for their antibacterial, protistocidal and fungistatic activities     

Synthesis of extended ethynylnaphthalene-based ruthenium(II) 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine complexes

A ‘synthesis-at-metal’ approach is described for the preparation of extended ethynylnaphthalene-based ruthenium(II) 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine complexes.     

Synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties of novel μ-isophthalato oxovanadium(IV) binuclear complexes

Four novel oxovanadium(IV) binuclear complexes have been synthesized, namely [(VO)₂(IPHTA) (L)₂SO₄ (L denotes 2,2′-bipyridine (bpy); 1,10-phenanthroline (phen); 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine (Me₂bpy) and 5-nitro-1,10-phenanthroline (NO₂-phen)), where IPHTA is the isophthalate dianon. Based on elemental analyses, molar conductivity measurements, IR and electronic spectra studies, it is proposed that these complexes have IPHTA-bridged structures and consist of two vanadium(IV) atoms in a square-pyramidal environment. The complexes [(VO)₂(IPHTA)(Me₂bpy)₂]SO₄ (1) and [(VO)₂(IPHTA)(bpy)₂]SO₄ (2) were characterized by variable temperature magnetic susceptibility (4–300 K) and the data could be well fitted by the least-squares method to a susceptibility equation derived from the spin Hamiltonian operator, . The exchange integral, J, was found to be −26.8 cm⁻¹ for (1) and −31.0 cm⁻¹ for (2). These results are commensurate with antifferomagnetic interactions between two oxovanadium(IV) ions within each molecule. The influence of different terminal ligands on magnetic interactions between the metals of this kind of complexes is also discussed.     

1-(2′-Pyridylazo)-2-naphtholate complexes of ruthenium: Synthesis,characterization, and DNA binding properties

Reaction of 1-(2′-pyridylazo)-2-naphthol (Hpan) with [Ru(dmso)₄Cl₂] (dmso = dimethylsulfoxide), [Ru(trpy)Cl₃] (trpy = 2,2′,2″-terpyridine), [Ru(bpy)Cl₃] (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine) and [Ru(PPh₃)₃Cl₂] in refluxing ethanol in the presence of a base (NEt₃) affords, respectively, the [Ru(pan)₂], [Ru(trpy)(pan)]⁺ (isolated as perchlorate salt), [Ru(bpy)(pan)Cl] and [Ru(PPh₃)₂(pan)Cl] complexes. Structures of these four complexes have been determined by X-ray crystallography. In each of these complexes, the pan ligand is coordinated to the metal center as a monoanionic tridentate N,N,O-donor. Reaction of the [Ru(bpy)(pan)Cl] complex with pyridine (py) and 4-picoline (pic) in the presence of silver ion has yielded the [Ru(bpy)(pan)(py)]⁺ and [Ru(bpy)(pan)(pic)]⁺ complexes (isolated as perchlorate salts), respectively. All the complexes are diamagnetic (low-spin d⁶, S = 0) and show characteristic ¹H NMR signals and intense MLCT transitions in the visible region. Cyclic voltammetry on all the complexes shows a Ru(II)–Ru(III) oxidation on the positive side of SCE. Except in the [Ru(pan)₂] complex, a second oxidative response has been observed in the other five complexes. Reductions of the coordinated ligands have also been observed on the negative side of SCE. The [Ru(trpy)(pan)]ClO₄, [Ru(bpy)(pan)(py)]ClO₄ and [Ru(bpy)(pan)(pic)]ClO₄ complexes have been observed to bind to DNA, but they have not been able to cleave super-coiled DNA on UV irradiation.