Isonitrosoacetylacetone dithiosemicarbazone complexes of some first row transition metals

Summary Complexes of the potentially tetradentate ligand isonitroso-acetylacetone dithiosemicarbazone (inbtH₂) of formulae [Ti(inbtH₂)Cl₂]Cl₂, [M(inbt)], where M = V^IV O, Mn^II, Ni^II or Zn^II, [M(inbtH₂)X₂], where M = Co^II and X = Cl, or M = Ni^II and X = Cl, Br or I, and [M(inbtH₂)Cl₂]Cl, where M = Cr^III or Fe^III, have been prepared and characterized by physico-chemical and spectroscopic methods. In all the compounds the metal is coordinated by the thiocarbonyl sulphur and imine nitrogen, as revealed by i.r. studies. The n.m.r. spectra of the complexes of Ni^II and Zn^II confirm coordination through nitrogen. Possible structures for the complexes are proposed. The Mössbauer spectrum of the Fe^III complex is discussed.     

Complexes of first row transition metals withMeso-1,2-bis(propylsulphinyl)ethane

Summary Fourteen new complexes were prepared involving metals from vanadium to zinc and the ligandmeso-1,2-bis(propylsulphinyl) ethane. Whereas the mode of coordination of the sulphoxide to the metal is always the same (via the oxygen atoms), an unusual coordination scheme prevails in two of the complexes containing the nitrate group, which acts both as a counter ion and as a coordinated ligand.     

Allopurinol complexes with first row transition metal perchlorates

Summary Complexes of allopurinol (apH) with Fe^III and several 3d metal(II) (e.g. Fe, Co, Ni and Cu) perchlorates were prepared. The solid complexes isolated included two monomeric hexacoordinated adducts of the type [Fe(apH)₃-(OClO₃) (OH₂)₂]ClO₄ and [Fe(apH)₃(OClO₃)₂(OH₂)]ClO₄, involving N(8)-bound neutral apH ligands, and polymeric Co, Ni or Cu complexes containing both neutral apH and monoanionic ap^- ligands. The latter three complexes involved both N(8)-bound terminal apH and N(1), N(8)- or N(1), N(9)-bound bridging ap^- ligands, and were of the following types: [(apH)₂Cu(ap)] _n (ClO₄) _n , tetrahedral; [(apH)(H₂O)(OClO₃)Co(ap)] _n , pentacoordinated; and [(apH)₂(H₂O)(OClO₃)Ni(ap)] _n , hexacoordinated.Presented in part at the 203rd. American Chemical Society National Meeting; see Ref. 1.     

Urate complexes of dipositive first row transition metal ions

Summary The following complexes were prepared by reacting uric acid (uaH₂) with 3d metal(II) perchlorates in non-aqueous media: trans-[Mn(uaH)₂(OH₂)₄], octahedral, and [Co-(uaH)₂(OH₂)₂] tetrahedral, both involving O(8)-bound hydrogenurate; [Cu(ua)(OH₂)₃], tetrahedral, with the urate dianion binding via a ring nitrogen; and [Ni₂(uaH)₂-(uaH₂)(ClO₄)₂(H₂O)₃] formulated as a pentacoordinated linear polymetric species, involving bidentate bridging hydrogenurate, binding through O(8) and a ring nitrogen.Presented in part at the 4th Chemical Congress of North America (Ref. 1).     

Mononuclear homoleptic allyl complexes of the first row transition metals: species with unusual metal electronic configurations

A number of evanescent unsubstituted homoleptic allyl derivatives M(C(3)H(5))(n) of the first row transition metals have been reported in the literature. In addition, the much more thermally stable silylated derivatives M[C(3)H(3)(SiMe(3))(2)](2) (M = Cr, Fe, Co, Ni) are reported to survive vacuum sublimation without significant decomposition. In this connection, the complete series of homoleptic allyl derivatives M(C(3)H(5))(n) (n = 2, 3; M = Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) have been studied theoretically using density functional theory. In most of the lowest energy predicted M(C(3)H(5))(n) structures all of the allyl groups are bonded as trihapto η(3)-C(3)H(5) ligands and the metals have considerably less than the normally favored 18-electron configuration. Such ligands can be considered formally as bidentate ligands with the metal atom connected to the centers of the two C-C bonds of the η(3)-C(3)H(5) group. The later transition metal diallyls M(C(3)H(5))(2) (M = Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) form two stereoisomers of similar relative energies, namely the C(2h) staggered isomer and the C(2v) eclipsed isomer with the orientation of the η(3)-C(3)H(5) groups corresponding to square planar metal coordination of the bidentate η(3)-C(3)H(5) ligands. The staggered and eclipsed Ni(C(3)H(5))(2) isomers have been observed experimentally by NMR. Less symmetrical M(C(3)H(5))(2) structures are found for the earlier transition metals Sc, Ti, and V in which the orientation of the allyl groups corresponds to tetrahedral metal coordination. The triallylmetal derivatives M(C(3)H(5))(3) are predicted to be thermodynamically viable with respect to allyl loss to give the corresponding diallylmetal derivatives, except for triallylnickel. The lowest energy Ni(C(3)H(5))(3) structure has two trihaptoallyl ligands and one monohaptoallyl ligand, whereas the lowest energy Mn(C(3)H(5))(3) structures have only one trihaptoallyl ligand and two monohaptoallyl ligands. Otherwise, the M(C(3)H(5))(3) complexes have structures with three trihaptoallyl ligands corresponding formally to octahedral metal coordination. The M(C(3)H(5))(3) complexes (M = Cr, Co) thus correspond to a well-known series of "classical" octahedral coordination complexes, namely, those of the d(3) Cr(III) and the d(6) Co(III), respectively.     

Neutral complexes of first row transition metals bearing unbound thiocyanates and their assembly on metallic surfaces

A series of transition metal coordination complexes designed to assemble on gold surfaces was synthesized, their electronic structure and transitions analyzed, and their magnetic properties studied. By taking advantage of recently developed thiocyanate assembly protocols, these molecules were then assembled onto a gold surface, without the need for an inert atmosphere, to give a loosely packed monolayer. The assembled molecules exhibit properties similar to that of the bulk molecules, indicating little change in molecular structure outside of chemisorption.     

Toward accurate theoretical thermochemistry of first row transition metal complexes

The recently developed correlation consistent Composite Approach for transition metals (ccCA-TM) was utilized to compute the thermochemical properties for a collection of 225 inorganic molecules containing first row (3d) transition metals, ranging from the monohydrides to larger organometallics such as Sc(C(5)H(5))(3) and clusters such as (CrO(3))(3). Ostentatiously large deviations of ccCA-TM predictions stem mainly from aging and unreliable experimental data. For a subset of 70 molecules with reported experimental uncertainties less than or equal to 2.0 kcal mol(-1), regardless of the presence of moderate multireference character in some molecules, ccCA-TM achieves transition metal chemical accuracy of ±3.0 kcal mol(-1) as defined in our earlier work [J. Phys. Chem. A2007, 111, 11269-11277] by giving a mean absolute deviation of 2.90 kcal mol(-1) and a root-mean-square deviation of 3.91 kcal mol(-1). As subsets are constructed with decreasing upper limits of reported experimental uncertainties (5.0, 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, and 1.0 kcal mol(-1)), the ccCA-TM mean absolute deviations were observed to monotonically drop off from 4.35 to 2.37 kcal mol(-1). In contrast, such a trend is missing for DFT methods as exemplified by B3LYP and M06 with mean absolute deviations in the range 12.9-14.1 and 10.5-11.0 kcal mol(-1), respectively. Salient multireference character, as demonstrated by the T(1)/D(1) diagnostics and the weights (C(0)(2)) of leading electron configuration in the complete active self-consistent field wave function, was found in a significant amount of molecules, which can still be accurately described by the single reference ccCA-TM. The ccCA-TM algorithm has been demonstrated as an accurate, robust, and widely applicable model chemistry for 3d transition metal-containing species with versatile bonding features.     

Recent advances in C(sp3)H bond carbonylation by first row transition metals

Carbonylation is one of the most valuable processes both in academia and industry. Direct functionalization of inert C(sp²)H bond into C(sp²)-carbonyl derivatives was actively pursued over decades using noble metals. But the corresponding C(sp³)H bond carbonylation is a challenging area and only few examples were known till now. Utilization of first row transition metals as an alternative to their noble partners is more sustainable. In this context, use of first row transition metals for direct C(sp³)H bond functionalization is burgeoning as an exciting area. This digest review covers some of the recent achievements in this regard especially using Ni, Co and Cu as first row transition metals. The reported approaches are categorized in two types: directed and non-directed activation/functionalization of C(sp³)H bonds using carbon monoxide gas or its surrogates as a C1 source.     

Nicotinoyl hydrazide complexes of some first row transition metal ions

Summary Nicotinoyl hydrazide, L, complexes of the MLCl₂ · n EtOH type [M = manganese(II), iron(ll), cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II); n = 0 or 1], WL₂) (NO₃)₂ [M = cobalt(II) and nickel(II)] and mixed metal complexes such as HgCo₂ L₂ Cl₆ and (NiL₂)HgI₄ have been prepared and their nature and structure studied by molar conductance, magnetic susceptibility, electronic, e.s.r. and i.r. spectral measurements. Octahedral structures have been proposed for all the complexes except MnLCl₂, CoLCl₂ and HgCo₂ L₂ C1₆ for which tetrahedral geometry is suggested.     

Recent advancements in the anticancer potentials of first row transition metal complexes

The frequently severe effects of currently utilized platinum-based complexes have prompted researchers to develop less toxic transition metal based anticancer drugs. Transition metal complexes have recently gained considerable attention as promising anticancer agents due to their efficient drug design and fast optimisation. Some transition metal complexes displayed better anticancer activity than cis-platin. This led to the transition metal complexes for clinical application of chemotherapeutic drugs for cancer therapy. Cytotoxicity of the complexes has been evaluated on the basis of their IC₅₀ values. In this review, we have focussed on recent findings about the anticancer mechanism of action of first row transition metal complexes during the last ten years.     

Some first row transition metal complexes of nicotinamide and nicotinic acid

Some complexes of the chlorides and bromides of manganese(II), iron(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) with nicotinamide and nicotinic acid have been prepared. These complexes have stoichiometryML ₂X₂ whereM is a metal ion,L is an organic ligand andX is a halide ion. Spectral and magnetic properties indicate that these compounds have octahedral polymeric structures. The decomposition of the complexes was studied by thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis. In only one instance was a decomposition product of the formulaMLX₂ obtained. Its structure was also octahedral.

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Zusammenfassung Einige Komplexe der Chloride und Bromide von Mangan(II), Eisen(II), Cobalt(II), Nickel(II) und Kupfer(II) mit Nikotinamid und NikotinsÄure wurden hergestellt. Diese Komplexe sind von der StöchiometrieML ₂ X ₂ , wobeiM ein Metallion,L ein organischer Ligand undX ein Halogenidion ist. Die spektralen und magnetischen Eigenschaften deuten auf oktaedrische Polymerstrukturen dieser Komplexe hin. Die Zersetzung der Komplexe wurde durch Thermogravimetrie und Differentialthermoanalyse untersucht. In einem einzigen Falle wurde ein Zersetzungsprodukt der FormelMLX ₂ erhalten, dessen Struktur ebenfalls oktaedrisch war.

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Résumé Plusieurs complexes donnés par les chlorures et bromures de manganèse(II), fer(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II) et cuivre(II) avec le nicotinamide et l'acide nicotinique ont été préparés. Ces complexes répondent à la formule stchiométriqueML ₂X₂, oùM représente l'ion mé tallique,L un ligand organique etX un ion halogène. Les propriétés spectrales et magnétiques indiquent que ces composés ont une structure polymère octaédrique. La décomposition de ces complexes a été étudiée par thermogravimétrie et par analyse thermique différentielle. Dans un seul cas un produit de décomposition de formuleMLX₂ a été obtenu. Sa structure est également octaédrique.

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(II), (II), (II), (II) (II) . ML ₂ X ₂ , M — ,L — ,X — . , . . MLX ₂ , .

     

第一过渡系金属M(II)的联吡啶配合物电子光谱的研究——谱带归属、D~q、B、β、ζ~3~d、λ

我们合成了[M(bpy)~3]X~p(X为SO^2^-~4、Cl^-或ClO^-~4, P=1或2。M为V、Cr、Mn、Fe、Co, Ni、Cu、Zn)。测定了其电子光谱, 指认了各谱带的归属, 并预计了未能显示的谱带的位置。求得了八面体场的参数: D~q, Racah参数B、电子云扩展系数β、M的单电子的旋-轨偶合参数ξ~a~d和配合物的旋--轨偶合参数λ, 指出了与[M(bpy)~3]^2^+的电子光谱相关的电子跃迁。     

Acetone picolinoyl hydrazone complexes of some first row transition metal ions

Summary Acetone picolinoyl hydrazone (APH) complexes of the types M(APH)Cl₂nEtOH and M(APH-H)₂2EtOH (where M = manganese(II), iron(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), or copper(II); n = 0 or 2) have been prepared and their nature and structures studied by molar conductance, molecular weight determination, thermal degradation, magnetic susceptibility, electronic and i.r. spectral measurements. Spin-free octahedral geometry has been proposed for all the complexes except Mn(APH)Cl₂ and Co(APH)Cl₂ for which tetrahedral geometry has been suggested.     

Trinuclear first row transition metal complexes of a hexapyridyl, trialkoxy 1,3,5-triarylbenzene ligand

Trinuclear complexes of Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) were synthesized using a ligand architecture based upon a 1,3,5-triarylbenzene core decorated with six pyridines and three alkoxide moieties. Characterization via X-ray diffraction, NMR, and magnetism studies is discussed.     

Variable hapticity of the cyclooctatetraene ring in sandwich compounds of the first row transition metals

Density functional theory methods (B3LYP and BP86) indicate that the preferred structures for such early transition metal derivatives are (η⁸-C₈H₈)M(η⁴-C₈H₈) (M = Ti, V, Cr) with one octahapto η⁸-C₈H₈ ring and one tetrahapto η⁴-C₈H₈ ring. In such structures only 12 of the 16 carbon atoms of the two C₈H₈ rings are bonded to the metal, leading to 16-, 17-, and 18-electron complexes, respectively, in accord with the experimentally known structures for the Ti and V derivatives. The preferred structures for the Mn and Fe derivatives are (η⁶-C₈H₈)M(η⁴-C₈H₈) (M = Mn, Fe) with one hexahapto and one tetrahapto C₈H₈ ring and thus having 17- and 18-electron configurations, respectively, in accord with experimental data on the iron complex. The lowest energy structure for the cobalt complex is (η⁴-C₈H₈)Co(η^2,2-C₈H₈) with two different types of tetrahapto C₈H₈ rings and a 17-electron metal configuration. The nickel complex (C₈H₈)₂Ni appears to prefer a structure with a 16-electron configuration and two trihapto C₈H₈ rings, similar to the known (η³-C₃H₅)₂Ni rather than a bis(tetrahapto) structure with the favored 18-electron configuration. These theoretical studies indicate that in (C₈H₈)₂M derivatives of the first row transition metals, the number of carbon atoms in the pair of C₈H₈ rings involved in the bonding to the central metal atom gives the metal atoms 16-, 17-, or 18-electron configurations.     

Thermal, spectral and magnetic studies of some first row transition metal complexes of 2-(p-tolyl) pyridine

Some chloro complexes of cobalt, nickel and copper with 2-(p-tolyl) pyridine have been prepared. The stereochemical configurations of the complexes were deduced using spectral and magnetic properties. The decomposition of the complexes was studied by thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis.     

Hydrolytic ring opening reactions of anhydrides for first row transition metal dicarboxylate complexes

Ring opening reactions of 2,3-pyridine dicarboxylic anhydride are studied with hydrated salts of cobalt, nickel and zinc. The hydrated metal salts preferentially hydrolyze 2,3-pyridine dicarboxylic anhydride rather than causing esterification in methanol medium. Hydrolytic opening of 2,3-pyridine dicarboxylic anhydride by hydrated cobalt(II) acetate and nickel(II) acetate resulted in the corresponding chelate complexes of monodeprotonated 2,3-pyridine dicarboxylic acid. The reaction of copper acetate with pyromellitic dianhydride in the presence of 1,10-phenanthroline gives a dinuclear copper complex whereas a similar reaction with copper(II) chloride gives a mononuclear copper complex.     

New 2,2'-bipyridine-chloroacetato complexes of transition metals(II)

Summary The new mixed-ligand complexes of d-electron metals (M(II)=Mn, Ni, Cu) with 2,2'-bipyridine (2-bpy) and mono- or dichloroacetates were prepared as crystalline solids. The general formulae of the synthetized complexes are: Cu(2-bpy)₂(CClH₂COO)₂·2H₂O, Mn(2-bpy)₂(CCl₂HCOO)₂, M(2-bpy)₂(CCl₂HCOO)₂·2H₂O (M(II)=Ni, Cu). The compounds were characterized by chemical analysis, IR and VIS spectroscopy. Their magnetic, molar conductivity and thermal properties also were studied. During heating in air complexes decompose via different intermediate products to metal oxides. A coupled TG-MS system was used to analyse the principal volatile thermal decomposition (or fragmentation) products of 2,2'-bipyridine-chloroacetato complexes.