Spin-transition behaviour of transition metal complexes with 2,6-bis-(benzimidazol-2′-yl)-pyridine induced by deprotonation of the complex

Summary 2,6-bis-(Benzimidazol-2-yl)-pyridine (bzimpy = H₂ L) acts as a bidentate ligand when combining with transition metal ions. The complexes [M(bzimpy)₂](ClO₄)₂ (M = Fe²⁺, Mn²⁺, Zn²⁺, Co²⁺, and Ni²⁺) were obtained as solids. The protonation constants (logK) for the ligand and the complexes were evaluated in 30:70 (v/v) H₂O:EtOH at 293 K and at constant ionic strength of 0.12M KCl. Coordination of the ligand to the metal ions leads to an increase of acidity of the imino-hydrogen of the benzimidazole group of the ligand as a function of the complex stability. Deprotonation leads to a spin-state transition (intermediate spin-state low-spin) of the iron(II)-complex, followed by a shift of the metal-to-ligandcharge transfer band (MLCT) to lower energies (_max=563 to 580 nm). The d-d absorption bands are found to shift to higher energies and the low-spin isomer is favoured at room temperature. An opposite shift of theMLCT band (_max=563 to 557 nm) is observed when HClO₄ is added to the complex solution, rendering the high-spin state of the complex more favourable.On leave from the Chemistry Department, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh     

Spectroscopic and theoretical investigation of the solvent effects on Al(III)–hydroxyflavone complexes

In methanol/water medium at pH 6, the chelation of Al(III) by three mono-site ligands: 3-hydroxyflavone, 5-hydroxyflavone and 3′4′-dihydroxyflavone has been studied by electronic absorption spectroscopy. A comparison of the results obtained for the three chelating sites shows that the α-hydroxy-carbonyl group presents the greatest affinity for Al(III). When the three sites are in competition within a single compound: the quercetin (Q) molecule, this site remains the preferential site for fixing the metal cation. Indeed, the combined use of electronic spectroscopy and TD-DFT calculations has allowed highlighting the formation of the species [Al(H₂O)(OH)Q₂]⁰ involving chelation with the α-hydroxy-carbonyl site. Comparisons with an Al(III) complexation experiment carried out in methanol solution show that whatever the ligand, the presence of water molecules in the medium decreases the amount of complex formed.     

Solvent effect in the preparation of iron(III) azomethine complexes based on 4,4′-dodecyloxybenzoyloxybenzoyl-4-salicylidene-N′-ethyl-N-ethylenediamine

Mono- and bis-chelate iron(III)-containing complexes with a tridentate azomethine ligand based on n-dodecyloxybenzoic acid ester derivatives with oxybenzoyl-4-salidene-N??-ethyl-N-ethylenediamine with NO ₃ ^? counterions are obtained. The structure of the compounds is determined by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and mass spectrometry (MALDI-ToF MS). It is found that the complexation of iron salts with tridentate ligands in a mixture of solvents (alcohol:benzene) results in the formation of bischelate compounds of the composition 1:2 with octahedral packing of iron in the complex, while in pure alcohol solutions, asymmetric mono-chelate complexes are obtained.     

Lanthanide complexes with bis(2′-quinolyl)-2,6-pyridine

Complexes of lanthanide (III) nitrates, thiocyanates and perchlorates with the tridendate ligand, bis(2′-quinolyl)-2,6-pyridine are reported. The molar conductivity values in acetonitrile-benzene mixture (80−20) and IR data indicate that the nitrate and thiocyanate complexes are non electrolytes and the perchlorate 1:3 electrolytes. The electronic spectra of the Pr, Nd, Ho, and Er complexes show enhancement of intensities for the hypersensitive bands; moreover, except in the case of the Er^III complexes, where a very slight red shift is observed, other complexes show the expected nephelauxetic effect.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the oxidation of tris(2,2′-bipyridine)iron(II) and tris(1,10-phenanthroline)iron(II) complexes by nitropentacyanocobaltate(III) in acidic aqueous medium

The kinetics of the oxidation of tris(2,2′-bipyridyl)iron(II) and tris(1,10-phenanthroline)iron(II) complexes ([Fe(LL)₃]²⁺, LL = bipy, phen) by nitropentacyanocobaltate(III) complex [Co(CN)₅NO₂]^3? was investigated in acidic aqueous solutions at ionic strength of I = 0.1 mol dm^?3 (HCl/NaCl). The reactions were carried out at fixed acid concentration ([H⁺] = 0.01 mol dm^?3) and the temperature maintained at 35.0 ± 0.1 °C. Spectroscopic evidence is presented for the protonated oxidant. Protonation constants of 360.43 and 563.82 dm³ mol^?1 were obtained for the monoprotonated and diprotonated Co(III) complexes respectively. Electron transfer rates were generally faster for [Fe(bipy)₃]²⁺ than [Fe(phen)₃]²⁺. The redox complexes formed ion-pairs with the oxidant with increasing concentration of the oxidant over that of the reductant. Ion-pair constants for these reaction were 160.31 and 131.9 dm³ mol^?1 for [Fe(bipy)₃]²⁺ and [Fe(phen)₃]^2+, respectively. The activation parameters measured for these systems have values as follows: ?H ^≠ (kJ K^?1 mol^?1) = +113.4 ± 0.4 and +119 ± 0.3; ?S ^≠ (J K^?1) = +107.6 ± 1.3 and 125.0 ± 1.6; ?G ^≠ (kJ K^?1) = +81 ± 0.4 and +82.4 ± 0.4; and E _a (kJ mol^?1) = 115.9 ± 0.5 and 122.3 ± 0.6 for LL = bipy and phen, respectively. Effect of added anions (Cl^?, $ {\text{SO}}_{4}^{2 - } $ and $ {\text{ClO}}_{4}^{ - } $ ) on the systems showed decrease in the electron transfer rate constant. An outer-sphere mechanism is proposed for the reaction.     

Structure and Photosynthetic Mimicking of Bis(2,6-bis(benzimidazol-2-yl)pyridine)manganese(II)

Introduction　　Manganeseionsplayanimportantroleinthelight in ducedoxidationofwatertomolecularoxygeninphotosys temII (PSII)ofgreenplants.1 3Inrecentyears ,man ganesecomplexesofpolypyridineligands ,suchasbipyri dine ,1,10 phenanthrolineand 2 ,2′:6′,2″ terpyridine ,havehadconsiderableattentionasthecomplexesformedareusefulmodelsformanganese containingbimolecu lars .4 6 Therefore ,synthesisandcharacterizationofman ganeseinitsvariousoxidationstates ,withvariousligandtypesandnuclearities ,hav…     

Effect of solvent on the crystal structures of copper(II) complexes based on 4′-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine and 4′-(3-chlorophenyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine

Four homoleptic copper(II) complexes, [Cu(Meophtpy)₂](ClO₄)₂ (Meophtpy = 4′-(4-methoxylphenyl)- 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine) (I), [Cu(Meophtpy)₂](ClO₄)₂ · 2H₂O (II), [Cu₂(m-Clphtpy)₄](ClO₄)₄ (m-ClPhtpy = 4′-(3-chlorophenyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine) (III), and [Cu₂(m-ClPhtpy)₄](ClO₄)₄ (IV) have been synthesized by hydrothermal methods and characterized by IR, elemental analysis and single crystal X-ray diffraction (CIF files CCDC nos. 963375 (I), 885457 (II), 963377 (III), and 963376 (IV)). Complex II is a polymorph of I and complex IV is a polymorph of III. All these complexes are obtained with 95% ethanol solution or 50% ethanol solution and the solvent control on the crystallization are obviously found. In all complexes, the face-to-face interactions between pyridyl rings or phenyl rings facilitate the construction of 3D network in the crystal in addition to hydrogen bonds. The fluorescence properties of these complexes have been investigated.     

Solvatochromism and piezochromism of pentacyanoferrates(II) and of mixed valence iron(II)—iron(III) and ruthenium(II)—ruthenium(III) species

Pressure effects on the MLCT bands of the pyrazine- and 4-cyanopyridine-pentacyanoferrate(II) anions have been established. The relation of these piezochromic effects to the solvatochromism of each complex is put into the correlation between these parameters developed for other d⁶ ternary complexes. The conformance of piezochromic and solvatochromic efrects on MMCT bands for diiron and diruthenium mixed valence complexes to this correlation is examined.     

Revision of iron(III)–citrate speciation in aqueous solution. Voltammetric and spectrophotometric studies

A detailed study of iron (III)–citrate speciation in aqueous solution (θ = 25 °C, I_c = 0.7 mol L⁻¹) was carried out by voltammetric and UV–vis spectrophotometric measurements and the obtained data were used for reconciled characterization of iron (III)–citrate complexes. Four different redox processes were registered in the voltammograms: at 0.1 V (pH = 5.5) which corresponded to the reduction of iron(III)–monocitrate species (Fe:cit = 1:1), at about −0.1 V (pH = 5.5) that was related to the reduction of FeL₂⁵⁻, FeL₂H⁴⁻ and FeL₂H₂³⁻ complexes, at −0.28 V (pH = 5.5) which corresponded to the reduction of polynuclear iron(III)–citrate complex(es), and at −0.4 V (pH = 7.5) which was probably a consequence of Fe(cit)₂(OH)_x species reduction. Reversible redox process at −0.1 V allowed for the determination of iron(III)–citrate species and their stability constants by analyzing E_p vs. pH and E_p vs. [L⁴⁻] dependence. The UV–vis spectra recorded at varied pH revealed four different spectrally active species: FeLH (log β = 25.69), FeL₂H₂³⁻ (log β = 48.06), FeL₂H⁴⁻ (log β = 44.60), and FeL₂⁵⁻ (log β = 38.85). The stability constants obtained by spectrophotometry were in agreement with those determined electrochemically. The UV–vis spectra recorded at various citrate concentrations (pH = 2.0) supported the results of spectrophotometric–potentiometric titration.     

Structure and phase transitions of azomethine biligand complexes of iron(III) based on 3,4,5-tri(tetradecyloxy)benzoyloxy-4-salicylidene-N′-ethyl-N-ethylenediamine

New biligand complexes of iron(III) are synthesized based on 3,4,5-tri(tetradecyloxy)benzoyloxy-4-salicylidene-N′-ethyl-N-ethylenediamine azomethine with the outer sphere NO₃^?, PF₆^?, Cl^?, BF₄^?, ClO₄^?, and CNS^– anions. All the target compounds are characterized by gel exclusion chromatography, elemental analysis, and electron, IR, and NMR spectroscopy. The presence of complex-forming ions is confirmed by FT-IR spectra in the far region. The formation of biligand polychelate complexes with an octahedral packing of the iron ion is observed. Phase transitions in the resulting coordination compounds are studied by differential scanning calorimetry and optical polarizing thermomicroscopy. The presence of several polymorphic crystalline modifications, as well as mesophases, is established. Mesomorphic properties are found for complexes with chloride and tetrafluoroborate anions.     

Synthesis,crystal structures and characterization of iron(III) and cobalt(III) complexes bearing 2,2′-bipyridylcarboxylate ligands

Transition Metal Chemistry - The Fe(III) complex [FeIII(bpdc)(Hbpdc)] (1) (bpdc?=?2,2′-bipyridyl-6,6′-dicarboxylate and...     

Chemistry of iron complexes—II. Spectroscopic,magnetic and other studies of new complexes of iron(III) with bis(tertiary phosphine/arsine oxides)

Spectroscopic (i.r., far i.r., ESR, u.v.-vis) magnetic, TGA, molar conductance and X-ray diffraction studies of new complexes of iron(III) halides with bis(tertiary phosphine/arsine oxides) Ph₂E(O)(CH₂)_nE(O)Ph₂(LL) have been reported. The complexes are of the types: (a) [Fe(LL)₂Cl] [FeCl₄]₂ (n = 2,4; E = As) and (b) [Fe(LL)₂Br₂] [FeBr₄] [E, n:P (1,2,4,6); As(2,4)]. The cations [Fe(LL)₂Br₂]⁺ were assigned a trans octahedral structure. The far i.r. data support chloro-bridged octahedral structures for the cations [Fe(LL)₂Cl]²⁺.     

Oxamidato complexes. Part 4. Electrochemical study of the copper(III)/copper(II) couple in monomeric N,N′-bis(substituent)oxamidatocopper(II) complexes

Summary The electrochemical behaviour of a series of monomeric N,N-bis(substituent)oxamidato copper(II) complexes of formula Na₂[Cu(3,5,3,5-X₄obbz)]·4H₂O [X = Cl (1), Br (2), I (3) and obbz = oxamidobis(benzoato)], Na₂-[Cu(obbz)]·4H₂O (4), Na₂[Cu(5,5-Me₂obbz)]·4H₂O (5), Na₂[Cu(4,5,4,5-(MeO)₄obbz)]·4H₂O(6),Na₂[Cu(obp)]· 3.5H₂O (7) (obp = oxamidobis(propionato)) and Na₂[Cu(pba)]·6H₂O (8), [pba = propylenebis(oxamate)] has been investigated by cyclic voltammetry, rotating disk electrode and coulometry in water and dimethylsulphoxide (dmso) solutions. NaNO₃ (0.1 M) and n-Bu₄NPF₆ (0.1 M) were used as supporting electrolytes in H₂O and dmso respectively, all solutions being thermostatted at 25 °C. In aqueous solution, the complexes show an oxidation peak ranging from 1.19 to 0.86 V (values referred to the s.c.e.), the corresponding reduction being unobserved, even at high scan rates. In dmso, all the complexes exhibit only one oxidation peak ranging from 0.86 to 0.51 V, the corresponding reduction being observed for all of them except for (3). The oxidation potentials are strongly dependent upon the nature of the N,N-substituent of the oxamide. The copper(III)-assisted hydrolysis of the oxamidate ligand is analysed in terms of the lack of planarity of the oxamidate ligand induced by the steric effect of the halogen substituent in the 3-position on the phenyl rings. The influence of the nature of the solvent was also studied.     

Cobalt(III), nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes of N,N′-didodecildithiooxamide

The complexes of N,N′-didodecildithiooxamide (L): CoL₃(ClO₄)₃, NiL₂X₂ (X = Cl, Br, I, ClO₄, HSO₄), CuL₂X₂ (X = ClO₄, HSO₄) and CuLX₂ (X = Cl, Br) were prepared. The cobalt and nickel complexes are diamagnetic, with octahedral and planar coordination respectively. The copper complexes are paramagnetic with normal magnetic moments corresponding to a tetragonal coordination. The i.r. and far i.r. spectra are discussed.     

Sorption of iron(III)–alginate complexes on cellulose fibres

Multivalent ions take a significant role in the sorption of soluble polysaccharides on solid cellulose substrates and thus demonstrate an important principle in structural polysaccharide organisation. Sorption of Fe(III)–alginate complexes on lyocell fibres as model for the insoluble cellulose matrix has been studied between pH 3–13, at 30 and 60 °C. Sorption maximum of the Fe(III)–alginate complex was observed at pH 3 where the sorbed amounts of alginate and iron were 6,600 and 85 mg iron per kg cellulose respectively. Under the experimental conditions used, a concentration of 0.05 mM Fe(III) is sufficient to achieve surface sorption of Fe(III)–alginate complex. The alginate sorption exhibited minor dependence on molar ratio of Fe(III) to alginate. In environmental scanning electron microscopy no deposition of Fe-hydroxides on the fiber surface was detected. The thickness of the adsorbed Fe(III)–alginate layer on the fiber surface was estimated with 12–22 nm. Tensile strength and abrasion resistance of Fe(III)–alginate treated fibers were not reduced through the sorption treatment. Alginate modified cellulose is of interest as material for medical application, as sorbent and textile finish.     

High-spin complexes of iron(III) with ethylene glycol and 3(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-5-(4′-substituted phenyl) pyrazolines

Complexes of iron(III) with ethylene glycol and 3(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-5-(4′-substituted phenyl) pyrazolines, [Fe(OCH₂CH₂O)(C₁₅H₁₂N₂OX)] _m ? nH₂O and [Fe(C₁₅H₁₂N₂OX)₂(OCH₂CH₂OH)] (where OCH₂CH₂O and OCH₂CH₂OH = ethylene glycol moiety; C₁₅H₁₂N₂OX = 3(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-5-(4-X-phenyl)pyrazoline; X = H, CH₃, OCH₃, or Cl; m = 2–3 and n = 2–3) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis (C, H, N, Cl, and Fe), molecular weight measurement, magnetic moment data, thermogravimetric analysis, molar conductance, spectral (UV-Vis, IR, and FAB mass), scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction studies. Bonding of ethylene glycol and pyrazolines in these complexes and the particle size of iron(III) complexes are discussed. Antibacterial and antifungal potential of free pyrazoline and some iron(III) complexes are also discussed.     

Synthesis and properties of iron(II) and iron(III) complexes with 3-(α,γ-dicarboxy-n-propylidene-hydrazino)-5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine (DCPT)

Summary Proton-ligand formation constants ofDCPT and metal-ligand formation constants of its complexes with Fe(II) and Fe(III) have been determined potentiometrically at 10, 20, 30, and 40°C in 75% (v/v) dioxane-water at 0.10M ionic strength (KNO₃). The thermodynamic parameters G, H, and S have also been evaluated. The possibility of formingM(HL),M(HL)₂, andM(HL)₃ species was substantiated from potentiometric and electronic absorption measurements. The values of the stability constants logK _M(HL), log , and log derived from the spectrophotometric method are in good agreement with those obtained from potentiometric data. The use ofDCPT as an analytical reagent for the spectrophotometric determination of iron is discussed. The solid complexes have been characterized by chemical analysis and magnetic susceptibility, IR, NMR, and electronic spectral data.

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Synthese und Eigenschaften von Eisen(II)- und Eisen(III)-Komplexen mit 3-(,-Dicarboxy-n-propylidene-hydrazino)-5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazin (DCPT)

Zusammenfassung Die Bildungskonstanten sowohl vonDCPT als auch seiner Komplexe mit Fe(II) und Fe(III) wurden bei 10, 20, 30 und 40°C in Dioxan-Wasser (75% (v/v)) bei einer lonenstärke von 0.1M KNO₃ potentiometrisch bestimmt. Zusätzlich wurden die thermodynamischen Parameter G, H und S ermittelt. Die Wahrscheinlichkeit des Auftretens von Komplexen der ArtM(HL),M(HL)₂ undM(HL)₃ wurde mittels potentiometrischer und absorptionsspektroskopischer Messungen erhärtet. Nach beiden Methoden ermittelte Stabilitätkonstanten stimmen gut überein. Die Verwendung vonDCPT als analytisches Reagens zur spektrophotometrischen Eisenbestimmung wird diskutiert. Die Komplexe konnten in Substanz hergestellt werden und wurden durch chemische Analyse und über ihre magnetischen und spektroskopischen Eigenschaften charakterisiert.

     

Ternary complexes in solution. Comparison of the coordination tendency of some biologically important zwitterionic buffers toward the binary complexes of Cu(II) and adenosine 5′-mono-, 5′-di-, and 5′-triphosphate

Summary Potentiometric equilibrium measurements have been made at 25.0±0.1 °C and ionic strengthI=0.1 mol dm^–3 KNO₃ for the interaction of adenosine 5-mono-, 5-di-, and 5-triphosphate (AMP,ADP andATP) and Cu(II) with biologically important secondary ligand zwitterionic buffers (N,N-bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-aminoethanesulphonic acid (BES), N-tris-(hydroxymethyl)-methyl-2-aminoethanesulphonic acid (TES), N,N-bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-glycine (Bicine) andtris-(hydroxymethyl)-methylaminopropane sulphonic acid (TAPS)) in a 1:1:1 ratio and the formation of various 1:1:1 mixed ligand complex species inferred from the potentiometricpH titration curves. Initial estimates of the formation constants of the resulting species and the acid dissociation constants ofAMP,ADP,ATP, and secondary ligands have been refined with the SUPERQUAD computer program. Negative and positive logK values were obtained for the ternary systems studied. In some Cu(II) ternary systems studied the interligand interactions or some cooperativity between the coordinate ligands, possibly H bond formation, has been found to be most effective in deciding the stability of the ternary complexes formed in solution. Stabilities of mixed ligand complexes increase in the orderAMP<ADP<ATP. The trend in stability constants of the mixed-ligand complexes of the title zwitterionic buffer ligands is found to beTAPS>Bicine>TES>BES.

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Ternäre Komplexe in Lösung. Vergleich der Koordinationstendenz einiger biologisch wichtiger zwitterionischer Puffer an binäre Komplexe von Cu(II) und Adenosin-5-mono-, -5-di- und-5-triphosphat

Zusammenfassung Die Wechselwirkungen zwischen Adenosin-5-mono, -5-di- und-5-triphosphat (AMP,ADP undATP), Cu(II) und biologisch wichtigen zwitterionischen Puffern mit Sekundärligandeigenschaften (N,N-bis-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-aminoethansulfonsäure (BES), N-tris-(Hydroxymethyl)-methyl-2-aminoethansulfonsäure (TES), N,N-bis-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-glycin (Bicin) undtris-(Hydroxymethyl)-methylaminopropansulfonsäure (TAPS) im Verhältnis 1:1:1 wurden mittels potentiometrischer Gleichgewichtsmessungen bei 25.0±0.1 °C undI=0.1 mol·dm^–3 KNO₃ untersucht. Die Titrationskurven lassen auf verschiedene Komplexe mit gemischten Liganden im Verhältnis von 1:1:1 schließen. Erste Abschätzungen der Bildungskonstanten der entstehenden Produkte und der Dissoziationskonstanten vonAMP,ADP,ATP und der Sekundärliganden wurden mit HIlfe des Programms SUPERQUAD verfeinert. Für die untersuchten ternären Systeme wurden negative und positive Werte für logK erhalten. In einigen der Cu(II)-Komplexe wird die Stabilität des ternären Systems in Lösung hauptsächlich durch Wechselwirkungen zwischen den Liganden, möglicherweise durch die Ausbildung von Wasserstoffbrückenbindungen, bestimmt. Die Stabilität der Komplexe steigt in der ReihenfolgeAMP<ADP<ATP. Der entsprechende Trend der Stabilitätskonstanten bei den gemischten Komplexen mit den im Titel genannten zwitterionischen Puffern lautetTAPS>Bicin>TES>BES.

     

4,4′-Bipyridine complexes of molybdenum(II) and tungsten(II)

Treatment of [MI₂(CO)₃(NCMe)₂] with two equivalents of 4,4-bipyridine (4,4-bipy) in CH₂Cl₂ at room temperature gave the MeCN displaced products, [MI₂(CO)₃(4,4-bipy-N)₂] (1) and (2). Equimolar amounts of [MI₂(CO)₃(NCMe)₂] and L (L = PPh₃, AsPh₃ or SbPh₃) react to give [MI₂(CO)₃(NCMe)L], which when reacted in situ with 4,4-bipy yield the new complexes, [MI₂(CO)₃(4,4-bipy-N)L] (3)–(8). Reaction of equimolar quantities of [WI₂(CO)(NCMe)( ²-RC₂R)₂] (R = Me or Ph) and 4,4-bipy gave the new bis(alkyne) complexes, [WI₂(CO)(4,4-bipy-N)( ²-RC₂R)₂] (9) and (10). Treatment of [MI₂(CO)₃(NCMe)₂] with two equivalents of (9) or (10) in CH₂Cl₂ at room temperature affords the bimetallic complexes, [MI₂(CO)₃{WI₂(CO)(4,4-bipy-N,N)( ²-RC₂R)₂}₂] (11)–(14). Equimolar quantities of [MI₂(CO)₃(NCMe)(PPh₃)] (prepared in situ) and (9) or (10), react to give the 4,4-bipy-bridged complexes, [MI₂(CO)₃{WI₂(CO)(4,4-bipy-N,N)( ²-RC₂R)₂}(PPh₃)] (15)–(18). All the new complexes, (1)–(18) were characterised by elemental analysis (C, H and N), i.r. and ¹H-n.m.r. spectroscopy.